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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Aug 21, 1968

Page

4

Fallout not a hazard from French tests in Polynesia

Senator Anderson told the Senate that fallout from the French tests in Polynesia is not expected to pose a hazard to Australians. Milk samples and radioisotopes were monitored at 38 stations across Australia, with results analyzed by the Atomic Weapons Tests Safety Committee.

Polynesia Supply Anderson Senate Australia Lam Wim Soviet Union United Poly»ress Profesor E.W. Teron Ian

Australian Customs tighten to curb drug smuggling

In Senate and House debates, ministers outlined stronger border checks and expanded staff. Senator Scott cited four new patrol launches and doubled prevention teams, while Civil Aviation discussed new northern NSW airport sites and Twin Otter aircraft for high traffic areas as part of regional planning.

Customs Department Australia Customs and Encire Scott Senate Byrne DLP Department of Cit Aviation Northerth Nsw Minster For Civil Aviation Swartz Ay T Allan CP. Nsw House of Representatives Kingsford Smith DCA Swirte de M. Cameron Lib

Commonwealth pays $19m for drought relief

The Commonwealth plans 193 million in 1968 60 for drought relief with Victoria set to receive one million dollars and South Australia 14 million. Prime Minister Gorton told the House of Representatives that the drought affects the eastern half of Australia and that additional aid includes stock restocking and reimbursements to states for disaster relief costs. He noted continued drought relief funds through grants and emphasized state needs as rains bring relief.

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