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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Dec 01, 1962

Page

12

Australian loans to Asia could boost trade says MP Roger Dean

Roger Dean MP urges Australia to offer long term finance to Asian countries to ease imports and expand exports. He cites a seven year loan at five percent example and argues action is urgent even if Britain joins the Common Market. He argues Australia and government should cooperate to help rural and manufactured goods reach Southeast Asia.

House of Representatives Department of Trade Australia South-East Asia Germany Japan Russia Asia Britain Roger Dean M.P Robertson

Water Body Appointed and Asian Peace Talks Progress

The piece notes cautious optimism over India Pakistan talks on Kashmir while highlighting India’s weak negotiating position with China. It cites Western mediation as a diplomatic success and outlines Western arms assurances to Ayub Khan. It also introduces Australia’s water resources plan led by Senator Spooner and a national water council.

India Pakistan Kashmir Mr. Nehru China Ladakh Ayub Khan Britain United States Nasser Egypt

Peers Quest Privilege Inheritance Sparks Parliament Debate

A High Court warning against enforcing parliamentary privilege in a dispute involving Lord Mowbray and his wife triggers calls for debate on peers legal immunities. Labour voices demand scrutiny while Baroness Summer­ skills presses Lords reform. Historical quirks include hat wearing, jury exemptions, and unique prerogatives among select peers.

Lord Mowbray England Lady Mowbray Mowbray Richard March Baroness Summerskill House of Lords Viscount Hailsham Lords Commons Lords of Commons House of Commons Court of Justice Lord de Clifford Lord Kingsdale Forested Duke of Atholl Earl of

Visitor Report: Administrator Hosts Lord Cobbold Yesterday

His Excellency the Administrator received Lord Cobbold yesterday afternoon at the government house in a formal meeting. The visit involved discussions on administrative matters and potential state affairs.

Lord Cobbold

New Play Review O Leary Ideas and Words

A.N.U. Dramatic Society presented a world premiere of O Leary Ideas and Words about an aged retired plumber who relies on his three daughters for a home. The drama stresses hard social problems with crisp dialogue and solid performances, especially Harry Schmidt as O Leary and Stella Wilkie as his daughter.

Ducer Mr. Hall Algis Dultagicius Rosaleen Myth G.C.P

Bunbury Mayor resigns over sale to council row

In Bunbury Western Australia This Week reports Mayor F R Hay will resign on legal advice after selling part of his land to the council for road widening. Local government advisers cite a breach of the Local Government Act though no dishonest act is alleged. The inquiry proceeds to determine if voters should re elect or replace him.

Bunbury F. R. Hay Games Bolte Victoria Western Hay Macebe Hawke Public Ross McLarty Logan

Spectators Roast in Record Heat at Perth Games Opening

Fifty five thousand fans endured 101 degree heat as the 1962 British Empire and Commonwealth Games opened in Perth. The Duke of Edinburgh opened Perry Lakes Stadium amid criticism of ceremony's form and tickets. Traffic jams and soaring heat marked the event with interstate and overseas visitors numbered at 75 000 to 100 000. Local hospitality trade fluctuated while a New Zealand couple mocked buses and flies in the heat.

Duke of Edinburgh Perth Perry Lakes Western Australia New Zealand

Tax Chief Named New Commissioner of Taxation

The Treasurer announced that D L Canavan will become Commissioner of Taxation succeeding J D O Sullivan who retires January 26 Canavan has served in the Taxation Department since 1916 holding senior roles in Canberra and Melbourne and since 1959 as Deputy Commissioner of Taxation for Victoria His term runs to November 20 1964.

Holt D. L. Canavan Canavan J. D O'Sullivan Taxation Department Canberra Melbourne Victoria

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Spooner Australian Water Resources Council Territories H.G. Rageatt Department of National Development W.T Bureau of Meteorology C.S Snowy Mountains Authority Commonwealth Works New Play O'Leary Times Brand Cramer Thustralian Cadet Corps Military Board Room Ee Eeabnicellce Cal. C. N. Barton Main Roads Queensland J. G. McKinna S.ay Commission Police EB. MM. Dollery Tasmanian Command Bam, Calleghan Commonwealth Investigation Service N.S.W H. Bisson Melbourne and Metropolitan Teamways Board
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