Beef roads debate highlights in Parliament
Former National Development official Dr Patterson criticized the Commonwealth beef roads programme in the House of Representatives debates. He urged a long term plan, easier finance terms for states, and that the National Development Department oversee the program, not the Treasury. The Labor stance favors faster progress while the government cites other urgent needs.
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Sse di Cisetonebeerer Gaeteenenes Breral
House of Representatives
National Development Department
Treasury
Commonwealth
Norther Development Division
Patterson
Labor Party
Underestimating costs and beef road plan debate
Critics argue Treasury is not the right body to handle state cost issues in beef road development matters. Dr Patterson urges leveraging the Northern Development Division for cost planning and calls for a long term northern road programme exceeding current interim plans. The government vows a final decision on beef roads this year and to improve administrative coordination with states.
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Treasury
Northern Development Division
Patterson
Commonwealth
Fairbairn
Queensland
Northern Territory
Western Australia
National Development
National Development Department
Subtle Tactics Mark Suharto’s Indonesian Stance Amid Student Pressure
In Java a mix of fear and reverence surrounds President Sukarno’s legacy. Central and East Java, cradle of anti communist sentiment, see banners praising Bung Karno while the army watches for a new leadership. Indonesians recall Sukarno’s wartime ties, yet praise his vision of a united archipelago and national identity.
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Suharto
Eneral
Djakarta
West Java
Central
East Java
Indonesia
Bali
Sukarno
Nationalist
PNT
Malik
Central Java
Bogor
Drogjakarta
KAMI
Bandung
Independence Day Speech, Had Painted Such Slogans On Buildings As “Sukarno
Nasution
Peoples Consultative Congress
Sumitro
Surono
D. N. Aidit
Communist Party
Ieee
AAP
New York Times
Hang for a policeman debated in Parliament again
The article reviews moves to reintroduce hangings for killing a police officer led by Mr Duncan Sandys with cross party support, while Home Secretary Roy Jenkins cautions against responding to a single incident. It also covers the broader debate on capital punishment and public reaction.
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Duncan Sandys
Roy Jenkins
Home Secretary
London
Letters to the Editor raise aid, education, and land issues
The letters advocate Australia increasing overseas aid to 1 percent of national income and critique the current level, urging more support for UN agencies and developing nations. They also discuss school class options and demand education suited to abilities, plus a note on short term teaching work and a provocative remark about Cape York Peninsula land sales.
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Freedomese
Wales
United Nations
Food and Agricultural Organization
United Nations International Children Emergency Fund
High Commissioner For
Australia
Pagum
New Guinea
Checks for unsafe cars and safer vehicle services
Reid argues that annual safety checks are insufficient for modern cars and many hidden faults remain after inspections. He urges qualified, authorized mechanics and stricter standards to prevent accidents caused by below par vehicles and to reduce the road toll. The piece emphasizes real dangers from faulty springs brakes and misadjusted wheels.
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Leicester Cotton
The Right to Education in Public Debate
A letter argues against delaying new special education funding, noting public interest in improving facilities for children. The writer claims current resources cover only a fraction of need and cautions that debate should not drown essential educational improvements. The piece references inadequate local facilities and calls for action.
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England
Swindon
Experia
Pensioners Question Leaders’ Image in Naracoorte
Leonard Allchurch notes pensioners asking if Mr Holt and Mr McMahon care how they and their colleagues look to pensioners today. Quote: a man stands ten feet tall who stomps to help a child. Naracoorte five a.
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Tin
Holt
Mr McMahon
Leonard Allchurch Naracoorte
Privilege and Parking Woes at the Exchange in Narrabundah
A Civilian Widow from Narrabundah laments VIP parking rights and right of way near the Exchange in York Park. She notes a blind Irieigaifls cam street used for parking and questions why National Circuit traffic must yield to Brisbane Avenue a short distance away. She links the issue to means test fairness and social services.
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York Park
Brisbane Avenue
Lesh
Narrabundah
Letters to the Editor Publishes Full Return Address Policy
Readers are advised that letters to the editor must include the writer’s full address in print, even if a pen name is used for publication, ensuring transparency and accountability in correspondence.
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Seymour
Britain
Christopher Hollis
Sandys
Birmingham
Ritain
George Brown
Brown
British Medical Association
Richard Crossman
House of Commons
Crossman
Wilson
Bowden
House
Ancora
Means
Wienes
Repentance Heart
Asia
P. M. Hubbard
Canberra Times
Cape York
Munro
Brisbane
Cape York Peninsula
Covernment Administration
Cape
A. Trezise
Yarrajumla
Pensioners’ View
Forrest
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