Jubilant Country Party Feels Gains Offset by Redistribution
The Government finds relief as the Country Party reports a net loss of one seat, offset by coalition strength. Analysts note rural gains amid ongoing rural industry strains from price, wheat quotas, and embargo lifts affecting the farm vote, while city support wanes. Riverina shifts to Labor under Albert Grassley’s strategic influence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Country Party
Ralph Hunt
McEwen
Liberal Party
ALP
Riverina
Albert Grassley
Country Party holds power but rural discontent risks future
The Country Party’s private victory delays a Liberal majority and boosts representation in ministry and cabinet. Leader McEwen is lauded for experience and unity, yet rural discontent could undermine the party in three years. The party must manage succession and ensure a strong successor.
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Country Party
House of Representatives
McEwen
Labor Party
Nothing taboo on a London stage after censorship ends
A year after the Lord Chamberlain lifted theatre censorship in September 1968 British producers embraced freer content. Habits changed as four letter words and nudity moved from taboo to ordinary onstage, with hits like Hair and Troilus and Cressida drawing crowds. The piece notes shifts in audience reactions and the rise of themes such as sexuality and pregnancy in contemporary London theatre.
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Kelly Sante
British Broadcasting Corporation
Ted
Royalhakespeare
Troilus and Cressida
Cressida
London
Troilus
Indies
Queensland University under heavy student pressure over fees
Staff and students condemn Australia’s highest university fees and crowded facilities at Queensland University. They note inadequate accommodation, facilities, and salaries while construction lags and maintenance is neglected. A further fee rise was announced, with acting Vice-Chancellor Professor L. J. H. Teakle calling it inevitable.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Australia
Queensland University
L. J. H. Teakle
QTHER
Safety on the road misgivings about speed limits
A reader challenges Mr Mildern's November letter arguing that speed is not the sole danger. The writer notes drivers, vehicles, and roads are fallible and calls for prioritizing caution over speed.
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Mildern
Debate on Speed Limits and Driver Attitudes
In a letter to THE EpiTor, Air Commodore D B Chapman argues speed limits reflect safety needs, not rights to drive fast. He contrasts public road dangers with calls to improve attitudes, car safety, and road quality while questioning Liberal and defense force voting blocs and noting a perceived service swing to Labor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mildern
Labor
Fraser
Aid to Biafra and Australian Education Debates
Readers react to aid to Biafra and the cost of tertiary education. Letters criticize government policy on DFRB reforms and tax the high price of Queensland University fees while urging more federal and state support for universities amid a drought year. Names include A Bicknell Mawson and P J MeeNamara Ainslie.
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Association
Australian Universities Commission
Staff Association
K. W. Knight
AUC
Knight
Alan Fletcher
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Marie Tempest
Emlyn Williams
John Gielgud
Pinero
Hadrian VII
Brian Rix
Mermaid Theatre
D. BR. Chapman
Downer
Biafra
Turner
S. J. Rawling
Service
Peteit
Ana Meere
Byrne
E. H. Arblaster
Anne
A. Bicknell
C. Byrne
Britain
Mr Ae
Suchantas
P. J. Meenamara
Ainslie
ACT Branch
The
Welfare and Decency
Canberra Times
E. Bourke
Welfare and Decency League
Watson
New South Wales
South Australia
Western Australia
Queensland
National Union of Australian University Students
Tom Roper
Sydney University
IPTHE
Roper
Melbourne University
University of New South Wales
Queensland Uiversity
Queensland University Staff Association
Mr Roper
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