Hasluck outlines stance on Vietnam and Taiwan policy
In parliament Mr Hasluck reassures allies and details Australia’s foreign policy. He cites a long Viet Nam struggle with improved military prospects, notes allied air power is tightly supervised, and says bombing targets are military only. He opposes a coalition government in Viet Nam as a quick fix and confirms not renewing ties with the Republic of China beyond reopening the embassy. Australia will provide new Colombo Plan aid to Indonesia with raw material supplies.
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Haslock
Vietnam
North Vietnam
Jetun
Taiwan
Republic of China
Australia
Indonesia
South-east Asia
China
Hantuck
Hashuck
A. D. Fraser
Lah
Nsw
Hasluck
Holt
Fraser
Washington
Oils inquiry blocked by minister rejects probe call
Australia’s Secretary for Primary Industry Adermann rejected a request for an official inquiry into the vegetable oil sector. The debate noted expanding peanut, cottonseed and safflower oil production with figures from 1963 to 1966, while concerns about broader economic chaos were dismissed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adermann
Australia
B. A. Patterson
Lab. Qtd
Bureau of Agricultural Economics
Patterson
I finance W Adams plans eight for one share issue
William Adams and Co Ltd of Sydney, an engineer, announced plans to raise 1 199 625 dollars with a one for eight issue of ordinary shares at a 75 cent premium. The issue totals 2.93 tons valued at £2.56 million and involves substantial capital moves to support an earnings program. Early entitlements close October 31, with books closing for entitlements. The dividend policy remains unchanged at 10 percent interim and final payments to be made later.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Adams and Co Lid
Sydney
Onsley Ltd
Earl-Y
Tirec
Planet Oil forms two new companies and declares bonus issue
Planet Oil forms Leviathan Ltd and another new company in Melbourne as it reports higher profit for the year ending July 31. Profit rises to 207,120 from 190,589 with tax at 152,400 and depreciation at 44,947. Dividend 15 percent on capital. earnings up and capital rate eased to 22.4 percent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leviathan Ltd
Melbourne Clothier
Sunshine B Plant investment enables two Planet firms growth
Sunshine B Plant investment allowances boost Sunshine Biscuits Ltd Melbourne enabling sharp year end results. Planet Oil Co reports net profit rise from 85 332 to 127 990 before tax. Two new companies Planet Gold Ltd and Planet Metals Ltd formed to develop gold base metal prospects in Ballarat East Goldfields Petermann Ranges North Queensland and Northern Territory. CSR option to acquire 30 of Planet Dinference to extend to 1967. no tax provision. Net profit of Australia Hotel Co Sydney fell 42 to 549206? 82h 44? year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sunshine Biscuits Ltd
Melbourne
Wan Planet Oil Co
Pividend
Planet Gold Ltd
Planet
Rank For Metals Ltd
Ballarat East Goldfields
Petermann Ranges
Northern Territory
Queensland
Australia Hotel Co Ltd
Sydney
Colonial Sugar Refining Co
The
Ltd
Finn
Oa Csr
Planet Group reports steady half year profits and sales rise
Directors said Woolworths Ltd profits for the half year to July 27 would reflect a 5 percent steady gain. Planet Group saw an increase in sales driven by stores open in the prior two months. Interim results from Planet Gold Ltd and Planet Metals Ltd were in line with expectations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woolworths Ltd
Oto
Planet
Oil Co NL
Planet Gold Ltd
Planet Metals Ltd
Roareas
Sydney Harbour Declared Antiquated in Trade Bill Debate
In the House of Representatives the dissenting views of R F X Connor and W C Wentworth on Sydney port highlighted its antiquated wharves and limited capacity. They argued Sydney cannot become a major freight port due to space, rail access, and harbour depth as the Trade Practices Bill advances nationwide port regulation.
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Sydney
R. F. X. Connor
Lab
Nsw
W. C. Wentworth
Lib
Botany Bay
New South Wales
Wentworth
House of Representatives
House
Australia
Connor
Weather map forecasts rain over Central West and coast
Forecasts show a rain system moving across the Central West with a low pressure arc over South Australia. Heavy falls reported in Kiangira and Cabramurra with 24 to 26 inches, drier conditions in the Central West plains, and scattered showers across the South West Slopes and higher elevations. An officer from the Commonwealth Department of Labour and Industry visits Goulburn to advise on productivity groups.
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West Passong
Zealand
South Australia
al Shum
Weslers
Spencers Creek
Australis
Kiangira
Cabramurrs
Mit Pei
Mime
Nsw
Interfatul Ravntalis Rete
BIW
Commonwealth Department of Abour and Industry
R Wescott
Goulburn
Mr Weacott
District radio and TV contatence update and plans
A district briefing outlines arrangements for regional radio and television services including the Goulburn district coverage for Queanbeyan Yass and Cooma. It notes licensing, engineering leadership from Sydney and Melbourne offices, and a push to present a formal application within a month while reporting on productivity and conferences.
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Te Contatence Wes
Ihe
Seowr Moantaing
Les Cooper
Ralo
Goulburn
Queanbeyan
Yass
Rom Temori
Cooma
A. Lele
Picton
Tony
PMG
Cosgrove
Sore
Ental’ Panpart
Aed Clear
Melbourne
Trunk Service Division
Sydney
Ransiscen
Nca
Ierouna
Nsw
Australian MPs Question ABC Censorship and Defence Ties
The House heard Mr Daly press the Postmaster General on whether the ABC will censor references to conscription in election broadcasts. Mr Hulme said the ABC is autonomous and government interference does not occur. Ministers discussed defence treaties, tanker construction costs, and naval ammunition shipments with assurances of safety and scrutiny of transport routes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. M. Daly
Lab
Nsw
Hulme
ABC
Daly
House
McMahon rebuts Bolte Askin case on taxation and deficit
McMahon rejects Bolte and Askin arguments over Commonwealth finances. He warned that 1966-67 receipts minus expenditures left a cash deficit near $270 million, and that only by raising taxes or stimulating the economy could the balance be managed. He dismissed Sir Henry Bolte’s arithmetic and defended the Commonwealth’s need to cover housing and works funding, while noting temporary borrowing would be required.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McMahon
Staten
Henrytte
Commonwealth
Sir Henry
Australian arms ban query amid Vietnam role
Australian forces in Vietnam had ample supplies of missiles for the Carl Gustav anti tank weapon. Mr Fraser, in reply to Mr Calwell, said Sweden’s export ban on weapons and ammunition to Australia was being inquired into, but current supplies remained ample.
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Vietnam
Carl Gustaf
Fraser
Calwell
Sweden
Australia
House of Representatives Adjourns Debates on Housing Loan
Yesterday the House of Representatives faced a ministerial statement on foreign affairs and a debate that was adjourned. The session ended at 01.44 gem and was set to reconvene at 2 pm on August 23.
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House OF Reps
Madden Bul
FIM
Heuer
Pension cheque protest in Australian Parliament debate
Mr Allan Fraser urged the government to allow pensioners to receive payments in cash or by cheque, warning officials push citizens around. The Public Accounts Committee backed uniform cheque payments, while ministers claimed savings of $200000 yearly could boost benefits. The motion was adjourned.
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Australia
Feden-Monaro
Allan Fraser
Fraser
House of Representatives
Department of Social Services
R. Cleaver
Libya WA
Parliamentary
Public Accounts Committee
Sinclair
Penson
Government to Grant 70000 for Australian Music Promotion
The Commonwealth Government will provide an annual grant of 70000 dollars to promote Australian music. Prime Minister Holt announced the plan, outlining funding measures and expected cultural impact.
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Holt
Call-up and Greek dissent touch on national service
The Minister for Labour and National Service Mr Bury explained that the call‑up would separate desirable from undesirable aliens for national service. He noted significant Greek opinion resents publicity for fringe dissenters. Lib. MP Fox cited a Greek conscientious objector sentenced to death after twice refusing arms.
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Department of Labour and National Service
Labour and National Service
Bury
Honive
Lib
Vic
Greece
Burywid Austra
Greek community views on conscientious objection in Australia
A former Greek consul in Sydney notes that Greeks may recall Greece's wartime sacrifices and argues against focusing publicity on objectors. He says most Greeks are good citizens and that a fringe minority receives unwanted attention. The system may identify those suitable for long term citizenship while others are deterred.
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Crreek
Sydney
Greece
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