RAAF to Spend £147m on New Aircraft
The Royal Australian Air Force will acquire 15 new jet and turbojet aircraft under a £14.7 million re-equip ment programme announced in the House of Representatives by the Minister for Air, Mr Howson.
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Royal Australian Air Force
House of Representatives
Air
Mr Howson
Raap School of Air
East Sales
RAAF
Victoria
Air Forte
Howson
Howson Owit
Dukots
Chaffey
Canada
Aecomd
Australia
Mt Crosby
Howse
Rolls ‘Royce Dart Troemer Pa Sma
Army
Ares Tomarcow
Arena Anaes
Lexi Service
Sere
Snrian
TAA
Royal Ashines
Douglas
Beefton
Queensland
RAAT
Mie
Mybiere
Queers
Jlund
Hawker/Industries
Rowls
Mt ‘Crosby
Papas
Ange Deprimer
Chilag
Zealand
South-east Asia
Cattle disease fear dooms herds
A national crisis looms as cattle sickens fears spread. Report notes a plan to deploy BASIN win-jet transports and Hawker-Siddeley airliners for rapid movement and quarantine duties. Officials discuss replacing older models with HS-748 and DC-9 derivatives to fast track air logistics amid export and livestock stability concerns.
Repatriation debate stalls Senate over servicemen bill
The Australian Cabinet pressures delay as the Senate debates a repatriation bill affecting servicemen overseas. Opposition amendments seek to curb moves in the Korean and Malayan conflicts while government rebels push reform. Prime Minister defends the bill amid a tense weekly meeting.
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Nobel
Manda
Senate
MP calls for reform of Parliament in caustic clash
The Treasurer Mr Holt clashed with Liberal backbencher Mr Turner over reform of Federal Parliament. Holt ridiculed Turner's long speech as the Prime Minister Sir Robert Menzies left the party room, with Wentworth asking to continue the discussion next week and an inaudible reply from the PM.
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Holt
Turner
Lib
Nsw
Mr Holt
Mr Turner
Sir Robert Menzies
Mr Wentworth
Sir Robert
Turner criticizes Parliament's evolution and urges reform
Mr Turner denounces the evolution of Parliament as an amateur body and calls for reform. He argues government policies lack public understanding, requests a fall session to appoint fraught committees, and urges stronger scrutiny of spending and legislation, citing the Vernon and Martin reports and recent recalls of cabinet actions.
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Tuner
Marion
Vernon Repor
Martin
Turner
Department
Trade
Alan Westerman
Rusia
Public Accounts Committee
Vix Bille
Zambia rejects Britain's task force
Zambia’s President Kaunda rebuffed British terms for sending a Royal Air Force task force to guard its frontier amid Rhodesian rebel activity. British officials sought a defensive force. Lusaka demanded a broader assurance and rejected the specific RAF deployment plan amid ongoing negotiations.
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Zambia
Britain
London
Aap-Reuter
Kaunda
Royal Air Force
Tsk
Hod
Police hunt for hold-up suspect in staged robbery
Scores of officers from five precincts combed the area after a suspected staged hold-up, traced to an elaborate ruse. Police pursued leads through the night, seeking the gunman described as elusive and dangerous.
Melbourne clinic bound for paralyzed diver after rock plunge
Arade Tootree Bill tomb, 23, of Fergusson Crescent, fractured neck while diving into shallow water at Acton wharf near Lake Bur ley Griffin on Sunday. He was admitted in serious condition to Canberra Community Hospital and to be flown to a Melbourne hospital. transfer plans were not yet finalized. Nimuka Football Club secretary F Nelson said Mr Lamb had won the club’s pant clubman award this year.
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Zambia
Wade
Wilson
RAF
Cisan
Briain
Unis
Milterday
Ying
Romlish
Cemtral
Beitish Command
London
Lusaka
East
Natreek
Freafe
Rhodesia
Keunda
E Brigestion
Jeaciee
Ance
Nes
Rhodes
Audix Ababa
Wtenidea
Milan
Zio
Wits
Amtritio
Semer
Attica
Ieney
Arade Tootree
Bill Tomb
Lake Burley Griffin
Melbourne
Lamb
Fergusson Crescent
Des Fun
Acton Wharf
Canberra Community Hospital
Austin Moepital
Uburg
Hellelbertie Caner
de N. A. Elvin
Tve
Balaral
Wis
Nimuka Football Club
F. Nelson
Unis Yeur
Too Few Delegates Block Quorum At ACT Meeting
A fragmented report indicates the ACT council struggles with delegate numbers and a governing quorum. The piece mentions stalled discussions and a possible move to adjourn as officials seek a path forward amid limited attendance.
Bread price talks in Sydney and Canberra meet on rising costs
Bread manufacturers in New South Wales and Victoria prepare meetings in Sydney and Canberra to discuss potential price increases. Officials warn of higher bread and bran costs as new price levels are reported for delivery and shell hay.
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Sydney
Calberra
Amedstia
Nsw
Meeer
Aiocistion
Francie
Canherea
Isd
Shell
Palarde
Brander Loo
Abott
Soren
Armament Controversy Narrowly Batted Back
Nome reports a contested armament issue near the city limits. Officials believed the measure would curb escalating tensions while opposing groups warned of overreach. The debate drew attention from residents and local organizations seeking clarity on pricing and safety implications.
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da Senda
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Killen Chih
M. G
Killen
Yemen
Zenire
South Africa
Holt Caustic
By Jonathan Gaul
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Bach
Turner Teft Pot Jiagnent
Monesad
Padiament Iil
Hall ‘Evolutionary
Thenax Tarot
Robert Menzies
Mod
Wellington
Erin
Commeonwa
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Cenfer
Anseu-Ana
Anvet-Ana
Anutt-Ana
Ansett-Ana
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