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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Aug 28, 1968
Page
4
Senators warn a six month notice is needed to shift to the metre and to avert hundreds of thousands of dollars in waste. They cite widespread global adoption, call for Premiers’ conference, and urge government to announce intention to convert.
Government notes CMF better equipped despite shortages of a few items. Minister for the Army Mr Lynch says regular staff shortages in CMP units have pushed CMF officers to take on roles they never had before. He argues CMF can train and lead in peace and war and warns against returning to the old system. He cites costs of expanding to five or six divisions and doubts recruiting will meet demands unless invasion occurs.
In the House of Representatives Prime Minister Gorton argues Australia must grow its defence with rising costs but not neglect other needs. He defends three-service funding, pledges social welfare steps, and calls education and development crucial while maintaining growth and stable prices.
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