Seven backbenchers promoted to ministry in new Liberal CP government
Seven backbenchers from Liberal and Country Party gain ministry posts in the new government. Sir Robert Menzies announced the expanded ministry after consulting the Governor General Viscount De L'Isle. Ministers will travel to Canberra for swearing-in by Lord De Isle at 11.30 a.m.
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Country Party
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Robert Menzies
Viscount de L'Isle
Canberra
Lord De'Isle
Cabinet reshuffle increases ministry size and ages
Sir Robert presides over a widened ministry expanding from 22 to 25 members with six CP ministers and three cabinet posts. New appointments include Anthony Richmond as Interior Minister and Wade as Health Minister. Swansea era details outline shifts, promotions, and the reduced average cabinet age to 54.
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Hulme
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Barker
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Richmond
Navy
Chaney
Perth
Portiol
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Supply
Fairhall
Heali
Customs
Henry
Hasluck
Defence
Townley
Pine
Rober Vietietes
Trade and Industry
Merv McEwen
Halt. Miniter
Executive Council
William Spooner
Johnson decries U S aid cut as a Severe set back
President Johnson denounced an 80 million dollar reduction in foreign aid as a severe setback to U S leadership. He warned further cuts threaten security, while administration officials seek restoration in the Senate. Earlier he signed a related authorisation bill noting 3.6 billion proposed funding remains too low. The House voted 218 to 169 to bar Export-Import Bank credits for a Soviet wheat deal.
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Soviet Union
Associated Press of America
Breach in Berlin Wall for Christmas
West Berlin and East Germany sign an agreement to allow West Berliners with relatives on the east side to cross the wall for Christmas. Horst Korber signs for West Berlin and Erich Wendt for East Germany in a ceremony in a West Berlin city office. Passes will be issued at 12 city schools for a limited day trip during the holiday period.
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Herr Korber
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Sudden Death of Judge Alfred Rainbow in Sydney
Judge Alfred Ernest Rainbow aged 63 died suddenly at his Point Piper home after a heart attack he suffered from a fall. Rainbow was a prominent Sydney judge serving on the Workers Compensation Commission and led the Prisoners' Aid Association. He was widely known for his contributions to sport.
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Alfred Ernest Rainbow
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Judge Rainbow
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Prisoners’ Aid Association
Deadlock in Broken Hill in Shops Dispute
An eight hour meeting failed to break the deadlock in Broken Hill shops dispute. State Conciliation Commissioner G S Manuel reconvenes tomorrow amid risk of trading paralysis. Woolworths Ltd Barrier Industrial Council and Chamber of Commerce have clashed with Chamber withdrawing.
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G. S. Manuel
Manuel
Sydney
Barrier Industrial Council
Woolworths Ltd
Chamber of Commerce
Chamber
Clem Davison
Woolworths
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Speeding Drivers Under Fire as Police Call for Jail
Senior police prosecutor Set. R M Allen warned speeding motorists endanger lives as more than 80 mph offences were dealt with in recent weeks. Lucio Maccarone of Gowrie Court Narrabundah faced charges after being clocked on Canberra Avenue. fined £44 and license suspended for six months.
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R. M. Allen
Yestorder
Lucio Maccarone
Gowrie Court
Narrabundah
B. J. Bryce
Maccarone
Canberra Avenue
Mr. Hermes
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