Canberra Capital Commission Debate Shapes Australian Administration
A 1987 editorial argues the need to complete Canberra as the administrative seat and warns that a limited commission may fail to solve territory governance issues. It notes past delays and costs, calls for a unified administration, and critiques the former Federal Capital Commission’s handling of Canberra’s local duties.
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Prout
Henry
Deere
Commonwealth
Canberra
Australia
Federal Capital Commission
Territory
Three Blind Mice Themed Fight Over State Income Tax
A high court ruling on uniform taxation prompts debate on Commonwealth versus State rights to income tax. Politicians and taxpayers weigh political and legal consequences as states may reintroduce own taxes.
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High Court
Owen Dixon
Commonwealth
Conference Opens at Australian National University
The Australian National University hosts a conference on Australian history curated by Sir Keith Hancock and the Research School of Social Sciences. The event features papers on Australian research and storytelling using archives and writings by M. H. Ellis.
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Australian National University
Keith Hancock
Soci Siciences
Australia
Pipera
M. H. Ellis
Malayan Fishing Modernised Across British Territories
The Malayan fishing industry advances with new research stations at Malacca and Singapore, mechanization in Brunei, and a training program to develop inshore and inland fishing. Hong Kong reports a 6 million dollar decline in catch but funds new loans and shipbuilding to boost production.
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Plo
Malacca
Federation of Malaya
Letters on aged plight and Braddon flats issues in Canberra
A Letter to the Editor discusses the financial plight of the elderly without pensions or insurance and urges action from Premier Cosgrove and Jim Fraser. It critiques balcony safety and anti social behavior in Braddon flats, calls for resident janitors, and notes problems from tenants painting balconies and pets and litter affecting sanitation and children’s play areas.
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Grove
Tasmania
Cosgrove
Jim Fraser
Braddon
Intenna
Capberra
Ooe
Canberra
Braddon Gata
Governor General Hosts Dinner at Government House Canberra
Their Excel lencies the Governor General and Lady Slim entertained guests at dinner at Government House Canberra. Attendees included Madame Winkelman and the High Commissioner for New Zealand with Mrs Alderton, Minister for Air and Mrs Osborne, Bir Allen and Lady Brown, Dr and Mrs Westerman, Mr and Mrs Tenge, the Fack couple, Dr and Mrs Van Beukering and Mr and Mrs Col Ming. Misa Bybit Connolly has arrived at Government House.
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Slim
Government House
Canberra
A. M. L. Winkelman
New Zealand
G. E. L. Alderton
Air
F. M. Osborne
Bir Allen
Brown
W. A. Westerman
A. H. Tenge
R. Fack
C. H. J. van Beukering
J. B. C. Col Ming
Misa Bybit Connolly
ANA to Sell to Ansett for 3 Million Pounds
Melbourne reports that ANA agreed to sell to Ansett Transport Industries Limited for £3,000,000 in one of aviation’s largest deals. The board discussed the deal for hours after months of negotiations and the sale awaits approval by ANA shareholders expected next Wednesday.
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Melbourne
Apres Ways
Ansett Transport Industries Limited
Viet
More Funds For Hospitals Anticipated
The Federal Government may provide an extra 4,000,000 pounds to Australian hospitals in the current financial year under the National Health Scheme. Officials expect uninsured patient rates to rise from 9 9d to 10 12d per day and insured patient rates from 12d to 16d per day. The move aims to ease hospital commitments across the community.
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Onig
Queen to Open Conference in London In September
About 500 delegates from 47 countries will attend the Sixth Inter Parliamentary Conference in London to be inaugurated by the Queen on September 12, as announced by the Inter Parliamentary Union.
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Geneva
Frany
aaFs Reuter
London
The
Inter-Parliamentary Union
Polish Tourists Seek Refuge in Copenhagen
Fourteen Polish tourists have sought political asylum in Denmark. Authorities have withheld further information.
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Copenhagen
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Open Today
Cedric Day
the Fisheries Division
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations
British Commonwealth Territories
Tham Ah Kow
United
Singapore
Guhinga
South
China
Barawak
Brunei
Hongkong
Hongkong Fish Marketing Organisation
Organisa[tion
Rance Breddon
Ana
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