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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Aug 27, 1964
Page
18
NSW Opposition leader Mee Askin and colleague dispute a Doyle link claim in a statutory declaration. The debate centers on alleged connections between Reginald Doyle and private activities, with calls for scrutiny of government officials.
The archbishop of Pedi tells of the need for youth to understand religions beyond their own. He cites schooling, moral framework, and respectful dialogue as paths to reduce prejudice and foster unity among Hindu, Jewish, Muslim, Christian, and other communities.
Cabinet reviews telephone rental and charges amid proposals to ease costs for needy pensioners. Dr Mackay contends a special provision may be needed to shield low income pensioners and ensure home telephones remain accessible.
Government departments hold talks on law reform with several officials presenting at the annual meeting. A senior university official defended that reform efforts must include oversight and consistent implementation across ministries.
Discussion on appointing a puisne judge with reference to Attorney General Downing and NSW and ACT legal framework. Critics cite need for sufficient legal staffing in the Attorney General's Department and reforms to ACT drafting and Commonwealth supervision. The debate touches on judiciary independence, council membership, and governance of legal administration.
Reports indicate temporary easing of mail restrictions in northern suburbs after Postmaster General’s department lifted limits for a period. Local postmen faced altered routes and land searches caused by staffing and equipment issues as deliveries resume under new measures.
The Roman Catholic Archbishop of Canberra and Grosham will depart Sydney on September 10 to attend the Formal Carnsttios Rome Council. He will be the third bishop at the gathering, which opens September 13 and aims to conclude in November.
The case against Kashler Bait, charged with setting fire to the Cape Steve Post Office on August 2, was adjourned in the Court of Petty Sessions. Det. C. F. Kent testified to findings at the Davenport Street office, noting Bait was intoxicated that evening and had been observed at the scene.
Fragmentary OCR text reports on a university event with no appointment to a Russian chair. It mentions advertisements, applicants, and a selection process blurred by garbled phrases and incomplete names, with references to positions and fields.
An election candidate from Canberra, Me George Morita, a university student, faced a thwarted plan to drop 10,000 campaign leaflets. The Anti-Litter Campaign and aviation authorities halted the effort, citing safety and environmental concerns.
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