Australia faces UN criticisms over Papua New Guinea rule
The Canberra editorial rebukes United Nations attacks on Australian administration in Papua New Guinea as excessive anti colonial rhetoric spreads through trust territory debates. It notes Tanzania’s Malecela claim of annexation and wage discrimination warnings, while urging caution amid possible repercussions for the Territory’s public service.
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United Nations
Papua New Guinea
Rhodesia
South-West Africa
Britain
Fiji Islands
LIN
Australia
Papua- New Guinea
John Malecela
Papua-New Guinea
T. Inglis Moore
Canberra Times
New Zealand
United States
Philippines
England
Denmark
Japan
Ussr
Moore
Canada
Australian National University
National Library
Star of
A. D. Hope
ANU
ANL
Canberra University College
H. Nesbitt
Mediterranean
House of Commons
House of Lords
Indigenous pay gaps and Nauru independence challenge trusteeship ideology
The Federal Government faces ongoing social harm from salary discriminations against indigenous public servants and must address housing allowances and pay equity. Nauru's push for independence amid trustee council debates exposes the risks of prolonged paternalism, with Nauruans seeking self rule by 1968 despite Canberra’s caution.
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Nauru
Trusteeship Council
Costs of election campaigns in Hume electorate surge
The piece discusses campaign financing in Australia, noting the 1902 Electoral Act cap of 100 pounds rising to 500 dollars by 1946. It highlights local costs in the Hume electorate, where half page ads in 11 local papers exceed the limit, and mentions additional expenses from border printings, radio spots, and television ads.
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Australia
House R Representatives
Hume
William Lyne
Campaign expense limits urged as television drives costs
The article argues that current expendi ture ceilings are unrealistically low and uneven, hurting country electorates where TV ads are costly. It cites ALP and Country Party budgets in Hume, notes strain on volunteers, and calls for reform of the Electoral Act and broadcasting rules to prevent vast spending from skewing elections. It also criticizes the AEC for pulling current affairs programs during campaigns.
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Hume
ALP
Country Party
AEC
O'Connor
Senate
Progress Report on the Anglo French Concorde Project
The Concorde program nears Phase II installation with prototype 001 nearing completion and a maiden flight targeted for early 1968. Banks of reserved orders and options total hundreds of aircraft with values up to £1.1 billion, while engines from Bristol Siddeley and Snecma form a multiyear, multi‑engine program.
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Europe
Toulouse
Sud Aviation
BOAC
Air France
Ansoon
Sim
Britain
Bristol Siddeley Engines
Snecma
France
Concorde
Government House Luncheon Hosts Japanese Ambassador
Their Excellencies the Governor-General and Lady Casey hosted the Ambassador of Japan and Mrs Kob Chiba and Prof and Mrs A H Johns at Government House yesterday. The Governor-General received the Honourable Hubert at Government House yesterday afternoon. Excellencies received Sir James Plimell, Secretary of the Department of External Affairs.
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Casey
Japan
Mrn
Kob Chiba
A. H. Johns
Government House
Hubert N
James Plimell
Department of External Affair
Letters to the Editor reflect on Papua New Guinea and Rhodesia policy
Readers debate Australia’s Papua New Guinea stance and Rhodesia issues. Concerns include the removal of Territories from the Cabinet, ANU funding for Australian literature, and international responses to Rhodesian governance, sanctions, and multiracial aims.
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Papua-New Guinea
Papua - New Guinea
Asia
Nightly Canberra Garbage Collection Noisy to Sleepers
A resident complains that twice weekly 1am to 2am garbage collection disrupts sleep. The grinding of trucks, banging bins, and shouting crews disturb many blocks. The letter argues for adjusting rates or schedules to restore the right to a quiet night.
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Canberra
Perfidious Albion critique and trust in leaders
Letter comments on the leading article about Rhodesian and British negotiations. It defends the Rhodesian Prime Minister’s integrity, criticizes British double dealing, and cites a Sunday Telegraph view on Sir Wilson’s trustworthiness and leadership. It notes cynicism in politics and questions guarantees for African advancement.
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Smith
Canberra Times
Wilson
Britain
Rhodesia
Nyasaland
British Sunday Telegraph
Canis Bassalons Noua
Smoking and Health in Britain Boosts Non-Smoking Rates
A reader endorses the editorial on smoking and health, noting that statistics from the Ministry of Health show nonsmokers rising from 43 percent in 1960 to 46 percent in 1965. Among youths 16 to 19, nonsmokers increased with boys from 18 percent to 49 percent and girls from 15 percent to 7 percent. The effect of advertising restrictions is not yet clear, but British health authorities favor banning cigarette advertising in national anti smoking efforts.
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Britain
Ministry of Health
Beiter
Footwear imports from China and Australian production figures
The Canberra Times data show that in the year ending October 31 Chinese leather footwear imports reached 227 494 pairs, with 216 180 female styles, 7 900 male styles, and 2 414 children's shoes. Australian production totaled 39 million pairs, including 20.5 million women's, 10.6 million men's, and 7.4 million children's footwear. The figures suggest a significant import share impacting local manufacturers.
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Federal Executive Council
Canberra Times
ACMA
Commonwealth
China
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