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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Dec 12, 1969
Page
9
In South Australia, voters face a tense constitutional debate over a 39 to 47 seat plan to redraw the House of Assembly. The proposed redistribution threatens entrenched feudal Upper House power and could help labor push to abolish the Legislative Council, reshaping state politics.
A late 1960s South Australian narrative recounts rapid passage of a boundary bill through the Assembly hampered by the Council, threats of government resignation, and a split within the Liberal establishment over appointing a Communist to Queen's Counsel. Prime Minister Hall faced clashes with legal professionals and party rivals, while a high profile Trusts Court case involving Napier drew attention. The Parliament passed the Constitution Bill and Abortion Bill amid ongoing political tension and a conservative mood.
Yass tourism officials outlined an exhibition to showcase regional attractions at Canberra's Monaro Mall early in January. The Yass Chamber of Commerce and Progress Association finalized plans at a meeting last night to promote Yass and nearby areas to holidaymakers.
The Australian government plans for national park development surround Simpsons Gap, with land acquired from the lessee to form a protected area. The move aims to create a gateway to tourist attractions as approved by the Federal Executive Council and the Minister for the Interior.
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