Labor plans ACT self rule and gradual transition
The Australian Labor Party outlines a detailed plan to expand the Advisory Council and move toward self government in the ACT by 1970 with a staged six year timeline starting October 1967. It envisions an elected council reviewing ordinances, then a mixed council of elected and appointed leaders drafting laws, and a 1973 Assembly election under a ministerial system with a public service administered ACT government.
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ACT Advisory Council
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General Dynamics
Sutherland
Ameri- Ean
Department of Air Hat
Chinese rebels accuse Li backers of killings in Kweiyang
Reports from Hong Kong say supporters of disgraced Head of State Li Shao chi burned three Red Guards and beat PLA troops in Kweiyang. Radio Kiwebhow alleges kidnapping by the revolutionary committee and attacks on Mao era reformists as provisional power organs form in February in the Ruhwei province capital.
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Li Shao-chi
People’s Liberation Army
Kweiyang
China
Radio Kiwebhow
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Weiyang
Rweichow
Mani
Camamitee
Pangu Pati Leaders Visit Canberra On Home Rule Plan
Five Papus New Guinea representatives in Canberra outline Pangu Pati objective of home rule as condition for cooperation after the 1968 elections. They lobby the government with the party emblem bird of paradise.
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Papus-New Guinea
Pangu Pati
Canberra
New Guinea
Cabinet acts to plug Vietcong cash leak
Australia moves to stop funds reaching North Vietnam with new legislation to restrict transfers within seven days. Reserve Bank and trading banks to curb cross border fund flows as reports show money sent to London, Cambodia and Hanoi for aid and to support the National Liberation Front. Government accelerates action amid university and church funding links to the NLf.
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Henty
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Hanoi
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Ausalia
Francis Tames
Anglican
Cotter Dam area eyed as Canberra parkland and recreation
In Parliament, Mr Fraser urged developing the Cotter Dam area into a park with fishing, boating, water skiing, camping and bushwalking for Canberrans and tourists. He argued the water behind the dam was no longer needed for Canberra’s water supply as other projects continued to generate funds. The statement from Sydney's Anglican press discussed aid appeals to Vietnam and potential future uses, noting careful consideration and public concern.
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House of Representtives
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Haircut dispute drives 15 year old to run away
Canberra police seek Dwight Peter Richardson a 15 year old from Richardson Street Garran missing since Monday morning after defying his headmaster's order for a haircut. He was last seen at a Manuka barbershop and is believed to have hitchhiked to Sydney. His mother fears him risking his School Certificate year as she considers changing schools.
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Peatle-atyle
Dwight
St Fidmund’s Christian Mhothers’ College
ACT
Mex Richardson
Mrother Darmandy
Moe Richardson
Morniugh
Brother Carmody
Richardson
Jin
Carmody
Fabian fadeout at Melbourne school headline
Fabian fadeout details a Melbourne incident at Hurstbridge School on June involving a man described as tall shoulder length hair and a suspended status. Authorities note he did not have his hair cut and the event drew local attention to the artist Neil Douglas.
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Melbourne
Neil Douglas
Hursthridge En
Fabian
Defence expenditure under fire over F-111 costs in Australia
Australian lawmakers attacked defence spending as wasteful amid rising costs of the F-111 bomber and spare parts for Charles F. Adams class destroyers. Minister Fairhall defended the program stating it delivers value despite high costs, while opposition leaders accused mismanagement and hasty escalation.
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Australia
Fairhall
House of Representatives
Barnard Mi Iso
Charles F. Adams
Auditor Generale
Asl
Barnard
Whitlam Attacks Budget as Sectional and Failures
Labour Leader Mr Whitlam lambasted the 1967-68 Budget as irresponsible and biased toward special interests, accusing the Government of neglecting real needs, wasteful spending, and lax control. He labeled the budget sectional and faulted defense and development policies, urging condemnation of the government’s approach.
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Times
Whitlam
Whittare Sd
Mr. Whitlam
Haine
Mountaine Authority
Iker Yous
Mc Mahan
Hid
Cabinet to review Australia's overseas commitments
The Foreign Affairs and Defence Committee of Canine will review total overseas commitments at week’s end. Prime Minister Holt said no firm increase was pledged, but Cabinet will consider possible expansions after a committee meeting. Jack Johnson’s emissaries and Clifford cited, prompting questions in Parliament.
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Foreign Affairs and Defence Committee of
Canine
Holt
House of Representatives
Marnard Mc Barnard
Johnson
Maxwell Taylor
Clark Clifford
United States
Taylor
Clifford
Barnard
Vietnam
Foreign Affairs and Defence Committee
Snowy Authority head office move questioned by minister
The future of the Cooma headquarters of the Snowy Authority would not be months away, the Minister for National Development said yesterday. Credit transactions by door to door sellers are not enforceable under a proposed bill. Housing loans rise as a Ghana debt panel proposes a 9000 standard payment. Sections include TV Arts, Finance, Lotteries, and Classifieds on pages 16 to 32.
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