Parliament records invite snub claim over Shute Harbour opening
In parliament the Civil Aviation Minister Swartz tabled an invite list showing Dr R A Patterson was invited to the Shute Harbour airstrip opening last weekend in Queensland. Dr W T Gibbs questioned whether Patterson felt snubbed for not receiving an invitation. The Prime Minister Holt indicated an Anzac medal announcement and noted talks with New Zealand over the medal. Postmaster-General Hulme expects a new ABC station at Dubbo to open by September 12 to cover the proclamation celebrations for the city status.
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Hulme
ABC
Dubbo
L. J. Failes
Nsw
Killen Attacks Trade Bill in Parliamentary Debate
In a parliamentary debate on the Trade Practices Bill, Killen warned that clumsy use of the measure could deter shipping firms from leaving Australia. Opponents claimed the bill offers a better-than-nothing approach, while supporters argued it protects Australia’s interests by curbing restrictive practices. The discussion covered conference shipping agreements, company profits, and the bill’s appeal process, with the session adjourned amid disagreement.
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Killen
Australia
Commonwealth
Webb
Sition
Sjumer
P and|Practical aproach to the 10 line should be “shot at/*hocking
E. W. Peters
Lab
Vic
C.H. Webb
Beef roads debate splits Opposition on long term plan
The Opposition accused the Government of tinkering with Australia’s development by not detailing a long term beef roads plan. NSW critic Ludhematth claimed 1986 67 funds of 4.5 million would only build about 120 miles of road. Patterson supported a coordinated plan to boost export income while Fairbairn defended a continuing program. The amendment failed 61 to 44. the Queensland Beef Roads Agreement Bill passed without changes.
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Australia
Queensland
House of Representatives
A.S. Ludhetth
R.A. Patterson
Lab. Qld
Mr Fairbairn
Fibremakers Future Begins in 1958 at Bayswater Victoria
The document marks Fibremakers rise with modern synthetic fibers in Victoria starting Bayswater in 1958. It notes nylon and Terylene capacity nearing thirty seven million pounds annually and outlines collaboration with textile trades clothing manufacturers and retailers to create new products for the market.
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Australia
Phillip
Bayswater
Victoria
Australia reviews two airline system under government eye
Minister for Civil Aviation Mr Swartz says a full review of Australia two airline system continues for several months. He notes both TAA and Ansett-ANA raised points and says Boeing 727 jets will operate Adelaide to Darwin in about eight weeks after airport facilities are completed at Alice Springs.
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Australia
Swartz
National Airlines
L. H. Barnard
Lab. Tas
Australian National Airlines Commission
St Giles
Darwin
Ansett
TAA
Barnard
Giles
Ansett-Ana
Adelaide-Darwin
Alice Springs
Vietnam Policy Statement Leaves No New Commitment
The Government, led by Prime Minister Holt, stated there has been no further commitment in Vietnam beyond what was publicly indicated.
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Vietnam
Holt
Phosphate in plenty and Vietnam questions
Australia faces ample phosphate deposits with about 200 million tons on Christmas Island. Current super phosphate production is 800 000 tons yearly, rising to one million next year and 2.5 million tons in 1971-72. In parliament Mr Calwell pressed about Vietnam and US force levels. Mr Holt said no further commitment beyond publicly stated levels.
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Australia
Barnes
Bureau of Mineral Resources
Christmas Island
R. 5. King
Vic
Calwell
Vietnam
Indonesia
Holt
America
House of Representatives Debates on Bills and Questions
Debates adjourned on several bills including International Monetary Agreements Poultry Industry Levy Trade Practices and Queensland beef cattle roads agreements. Trade Practices Bill resumed after motions by Mr A D Fraser on pen donors payment method.
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House OF
International Finance Corporation
Queensland
House OF Reps
A. D. Fraser
Lab
Nsw
Safe cars plea sparks calls for action in parliament
Mr H B Turner of New South Wales urged the Federal Government to raise motor vehicle safety standards or appoint a select committee to probe the issue. Transport Minister Freeth noted a sub committee of the Australian Transport Advisory Council is already examining the matter.
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H. B. Turner
Lib
Nsw
Freeth
Australian Transport Advisory Council
Government to spend 100000 on poultry research
Australia moves to authorize 100000 in federal aid for poultry research. Minister for Primary Industry Mr Adermann introduced legislation praising the stabilisation scheme as remarkably effective.
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Australia
Mr Adermann
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J. D. Jess
Lib. Vic
New Zealand
MMC
Careo
Kingston
Doughty’s
Trade
I.C.I
Science and Industry
Tag
Mr Swartz
Plenty
Civic Centre
Canberra
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