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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Aug 26, 1966
Page
7
Melbourne stock prices eased across a broad range of issues on the exchange. The report notes continued declines and varied activity with numerous companies and sectors showing softer values as trading progressed.
In Parliament Mr Holt outlines Australian aims in Vietnam and defence policy. He defends alliances, warns against communism in Southeast Asia, and questions Labor's stance on ANZUS and SAATO. Calwell accuses government of failures on pensions and national development amid fiscal concerns and rising expenditures.
A disputed report notes an international conference on apartheid discussed by MPs and ministers in Canberra. Leaders from Labor and National Service commented on the event while Australian officials debated topics including censorship and regulatory measures. The discussion referenced figures such as Maslich, Hasluck, and Webb amid cross party remarks on policy and public stance.
In Budget debate Mr W W C Wentworth urged Australia and New Zealand to unite to exploit Antarctic oceans and their rich life for animal protein to relieve global hunger. He warned of depletion and favored a joint approach under the Australia New Zealand free trade framework while noting potential anti-dumping concerns with pulp and paper export plans.
The Government weighs legislative action to allow national servicemen to stand as candidates at the Federal election on November 26. Prime Minister Me oil and an semeniment Might be necenas respond to questions from MPs. Viet Nam war context noted with South Vietnamese Army interest and foreign forces impact.
In a heated session, MP De Patterson criticizes the Treasury for crushing positive proposals for Australia’s development. He argues public servants exert extensive influence on ministers, while UK ministers hold less sway. The debate centers on budget approval and mounting problems facing defence and other sectors.
In parliament Mr S J Henson argues for government insured cover for soldiers, suggesting policies between 1 000 and 20 000 to ensure ongoing support if a serviceman is killed. He cites past cases where widows lost pensions and emphasises immediate payments to widows as essential.
Fragmented weather notes blend with garbled lines and names, yielding an unreadable mosaic of text. Notable terms include War, METH, Debere, Salame, and various initials, suggesting a torn or corrupted clipping with unclear context.
The Attorney General Mr Snedden failed to confirm if MPs telephone lines were tapped by the Commonwealth security service. Senator Wheelden pressed the issue multiple times during the session, while Mr Snedden remained noncommittal, stating no definite details would be released.
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