Wheat Plan Heralds New Principle in Australian Aid
The Wheat Industry Stabilisation Plan promoted by Minister Anthony signals a shift from broad handouts to a fair go for all, limiting taxpayer and consumer support. The five year plan could cost up to 368 million in guarantees plus higher prices and bounty aids, with broader implications for dairy, cotton, wool, and sugar policy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anthony
Commonwealth
Australia
Country Party
Labor Party
Liberal Party
Two Cities And A World Problem The Tyranny Of The Motor Car
WA officials at the Australian Planning Congress warned the car’s dominance threatens urban values. MRPA prioritizes regional roads over open space while experts call for human scale central areas, reduced freeway costs, and tolls during peak hours to curb congestion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
University of Western Australia
Metropolitan Region Planning Authority
MRPA
Denis Winston
University of Sydney
Peter Hull
Reading University
Gordon Stephenson
David Carr
Metro
Perth seeks smarter roads to curb drab freeway vistas
A Perth transport congress criticized rigid engineering hate for landscapes and warned current growth could yield endless car parks. Speakers urged planning early with landscape artists and explored future aids like electric cars, computerized freeway traffic, and closer car spacing, while noting many residents may walk long distances.
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Perth
Theodore Osmundson
California
W. D. Stafford
Roads Department
Congress Way
Stafford
Adelaide MATS plan sparks debate on city future
The MATS report outlines 18 years of freeway, expressway, and rail plans costing over 400 million, surrounding and transforming Adelaide. Critics call it a travesty of planning, sacrificing human dignity for motor traffic, urging more parks, education, and public welfare considerations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wiliam Light
Adelaide
MATS
King William Street
Hall
United States
Letters to the Editor on Communism and Czechoslovakia
The letter condemns communism and Soviet actions in Czechoslovakia, accusing leaders and sympathizers of betraying democracy. It argues for a tougher stance against Communists in free societies, cites Western reactions, and calls for naming Communist leaders as monsters before they destroy freedom and dignity.
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Cachoslovakia
Russia
Sumilar
Midler
Johan
USA
Czechoslovakia
Whitham
Remomainaaun
RMI
Ms Wonk
Herarcely
Xing Cai
Vietnam
Nazi Germany
W. Saunders
Mexico
Duba
Ateel
Aveo Epusiihey
Alta
Cacenr Stove
Stand Up for Czechoslovakia Against Soviet Aggression
Jacqueline Holyoake Dickson urges Australians and Western allies to break off diplomatic ties and boycott trade in protest of the invasion of Czechoslovakia. She argues for decisive action, warns against apathy, and calls for united support to defend freedom in Europe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russia
Czecheslovakia
Koygin
Bratislava
Free World
Czechoslovakia
Hungary
America
Britain
Creche
Aurely
Jacqueline Holyoake
Fragmented speech on Russia Cuba Fidel Castro and war contrast
A garbled passage discusses Russia Cuba and Fidel Castro with references to other nations and imagined betrayals. It mentions war, leadership, and a call to expose deeds while using hostile and accusatory language about foreign leaders and alleged plots.
Jewish newspaper closures highlight advertiser pressure on rights
The piece notes two Australian Jewish newspapers shutting down after advertiser withdrawal, citing Gershon Welter and Mark Braham. It discusses admiration and critique of Braham, the impact of closures after 90 years of service, and the broader effect on the Jewish community and support for Israel.
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Canberra
Gershon WeltersPatters
Teller
Mark Braham
Tom Nation
Casparison
Tatwelis
Hin
Tsrae
Governor General hosts lunch as officials meet Catholic convents
Governor-General Livi Cavey hosted Air Vice Marshal Cleary Zar Seemmee for supply and equipment and entertained Sir Clive Pity and Mrs Crestond at luncheon. In the ACT, Catholic convent representatives met in the afternoon as a contentious report on Mark Braham's critics looms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Livi Cavey
SG Cleary Zar Seemmee
Casey
Cleaver
Mie Gill Chreenwell
John Millman
Vera
Ciney
Clive Pity
G. B. Crestond
Shooting roos and debate over armed defense in Australia
A fragmented Canberra note discusses shooting kangaroos and citizen violence, listing riots and public safety concerns. It argues against glorifying hunting, urges humane policy, and references youth protests near Narrabundah, with mentions of government and health issues.
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Athol Thomas
State Treasury
L. F. McCarrey
Erth
South Perth
Narrows
Port River
Port Adelaide
Hindmarsh
James
Tugt
Mats Reort
M. Yeates
Adelide Transportation
Biles
Avni
Fidel Canina
Cuba
Xrut
Wms Bd
Hemme
Madus Bekins
Rusmuiny
Peking
Miphes
Nation
Reth Din
Sydney
Turner
CME
Amtralia
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