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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Aug 19, 1964

Page

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Canberra wary on religious syllabus in ACT schools

Canberra eyes potential adoption of the New South Wales religious syllabus as ACT teachers raise questions. Senator Gorton said the ACT would not set its own program and that NSW curriculum may be used, with Education officials to administer it, while Canberra schools seek extra materials and safeguards.

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Menzies Refers to Letter Release in US Australia Talks

Sir Robert Menzies discussed the release of a controversial letter amid United States negotiations and Australian policy. He suggested the letter’s publication could affect Australia access to a meat market and US affairs, while noting domestic political tensions and reactions from Prime Minister and other leaders.

Sir Robert Menzies United States Robert Sale Ngton Joel Gel Conurt Belment Mino Effec President Bay Pilarunies-Imiae Australia Australian Governaent Andy C House of Repre Anvins Robert John Ohio Ste Robert Spa United Sir Robert Culwell

Water rate arrears mount for local residents

The Department of the Interior faces large water rate arrears totaling about £60,951 to £60,981. Claimed delays in collection and past due accounts show the outstanding sums are substantial, with departments planning steps to pursue payment. A department spokesman indicated payment rules were given and staff may be assigned to recover the debts.

Misled on defence debate spawns political jibe by Calwell

In Parliament during a heated defence session, Mr Caswell accuses the government of misleading the nation on defence while Mr Bory, the Housing Minister, notes a review of Austratices de Tene. The exchange touches on defence strategy, economic policy, and constitutional development as both sides challenge the era’s security stance.

Oppost A. A. Calwell Australia L. H. Bory House of Representives Caswell Alistalia Cassel Sant Sand Austruby Bingen Aticitheler Arius Evanunesses Selopmen Morizes

Space tracking site search at Captain's Flat

Fragmented report of space tracking, Canberra cable progress, and proposed site near Captain's Flat. Mentions Lake Anson, Calwell, and local industry involvement. Notes on plans, expenditures, and uncertain outcomes in a developing space program.

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Biggles and the Canberra Library Scolding

A fragmentary Canberra newspaper note recounts a dispute over Biggles books at the Canberra Children's Library and other Australian libraries. It mentions Major Biggles, Captain Johns, and a Dutch company selling paperbacks, with a casual tone about reading habits and library shelving.

Final Test ed out Final Test ed out

Final Test in Leeds saw Austria and Australia post a single win in the series with four matches left in doubt. A partial report hints at dramatic play and upcoming page 32 for full details.

London Austrain Australia Leeds

London bank heist reward offer cited in late edition

A late London report notes a reward offered by a bank for information leading to the arrest of suspects in a four bank robbery. The amount is unspecified and the bank has urged witnesses to come forward.

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Compromise on quotas reached amid cabinet debate

A long cabinet discussion centered on a compromise formula for quotas tied to trade deals. Sir Robert and ministers outlined how the plan would avoid jeopardising US credit while allocating a yearly tonnage and detailing potential impacts on growth, imports, and bomber deliveries.

Robert U.S Newsage Clocoq Minister For Trade Meewen Calwell Yi Tiger Senate En Muneaine Slevan Jabowt i Wid

Labour pushes self rule for ACT through advisory council reform

The ALP calls for transforming the Advisory Council into a legislative council as a first step toward representative self government for the ACT. The plan would empower ordinances and create central administration reforms, with ALP leaders arguing for public input and a move toward self governance after decades of inquiries and policy reviews.

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Voting rights and ACT administration reform debate

A fragmented text fragment discusses voting rights policy and ACT administration. It mentions control over parliaments, federal and state components, and the idea of transforming the ACT Development Commission into a legislative body. It references agencies, councils, and governance reform within the Commonwealth framework.

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Murray Rowe Excluded From Australian Swimming Team

The Australian Swimming Union secretary W Berge Phillips announced that a postal vote of state associations chose not to include Murray Rowe in the Australian Olympic swimming team. Queensland defeated a motion to reconsider, while New South Wales supported a move. Western Australia, South Australia, and Queensland split overall. Rowe reacted.

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U N peacekeepers killed in Congo incident

Conflicting reports say two European UN personnel were killed while serving in the Congo. Diplomatic officials in Geneva confirmed the attack, with the UN mission describing the event as an assault on aid workers and refugees.

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