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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Aug 25, 1966
Page
3
In a written reply NSW Minister for the Army says Holsworthy service personnel suffered bread and water rations at times. He cites delays, diplomatic notes, and internal inquiries. Other ministers discuss tax, fees, and forestry plans amid wider defence and development debates.
A scrambled report notes Prime Minister and others debated restrictions on televised Vietnam call up discussions. Key figures Holt Calwell Whitlam and others are referenced amid NSW and federal political contention over arms service and public messaging.
In Parliament yesterday MP Fraser pressed the government over raid plans and whether Limited Stores sold weapons. The debate touched on what Australia knew, who approved actions, and whether the United States influenced the process.
Fragmentary report discusses China and Vietnam policy concerns attributed to government officials. Mentions US Secretary of State and statements, with references to external affairs ministers and a minister for works. Text is garbled and lacks clear events or dates.
The minister discusses an estimated 1 percent increase in aircraft cost and a 4 to 5 percent rise in range and capacity for the RAAF Falcon airframe. Government plans to strengthen undercarriage and carriage to carry the 4 percent increase. Original 1965 contract value cited as 90 million. The federation continues modifications and orders to Australia.
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