Silent Tonga marks Queen Salote funeral with royal procession
The funeral of Queen Salote of Tonga drew world leaders and local mourners alike as Taufaahau and royal aides led a solemn procession. Guards escorted the bier while wreaths from Queen Salote College girls filled the crowd, and Tongans observed traditional rites after a Christian service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sieing
Taufaahau
New Zenland
Bernard Fergusson
Cady Fergusson
Fin
Derek Jakeway
Covernor
American Samoa
Rex F. Lee
New Zealand
Keith Holyoake
Tonga
Emeo
Queen Salote College
Taufa’ Ahau
Alaivahamama’o
Western Australia faces scrutiny from Commonwealth Grants Commission
QC trends show Mr P. D. Phillips, chair of the Commonwealth Grants Commission, questioning WA policies on northern development, water scheme, town planning, and agriculture. He probes private contractors, reticulated water benefits, and department spending while WA remains majorly reliant on special grants with little tax reimbursement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P. D. Phillips
Commonwealth Grants Commission
Western Australia
Phillips
Commission
Wheatbelt
Department of Agriculture
Western Auestralia
WA faces shifts in special grants and prison reform pressures
The article discusses Western Australia potentially losing its commission grant if it severs ties, the rising costs of funds, and 1970 as a pivotal review point amid expected iron ore royalties. It also covers long term prisoner leave pilots at Fremantle, overcrowding, regional jails, and rehabilitation efforts including a Probation and Parole Board and civil rehabilitation council.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Commission
Phillips
Commonwealth
West Australian
TFT
Chef
Craig
Fremantle
Probation and Parole Board
Crassens
G. Rallo
Civil Rehabilitation Council
Salvation Armee
Adelaide Festival costs soar amid political and design woes
Hall budget for Adelaide Festival climbs from 1 million to about 2.05 million pounds before construction. Canvassed by government and council, the plan faces criticism from industry figures, university guilds, and legal circles over management, staffing, and governance. A gondola and Venetian theme are touted for Torrens Lake as the festival nears its March opening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adelaide
Sydney
Opera House
Crete
Oval
Festival
Cin Council
Irwin
Walsh
Adelaide University Theatre Guild
Harry Medlin
Donnybrook
Canberra
Mr Pick Cheerish
Pen Ivkre
Giovanni Giglio
Venice
Torrens
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Mukualofa
Salote
Forjand
Aerial Taxis Co-operative Society Ltd
Radio 2XL
Cooma 920
Sbrate
Australia
Ross Road
Queanbeyan
A.C.T. Butchery
Delicatessen
A.R.D. Meat Products
Merry Christmas
South Australia
Hall
Dunstan
R Melis Napier
Crucus
Epes
Kal Ne Leach
Eee
Soa
Law Sociey O SA
Iss
Chamber of Commerce
Herbert Mava
Herbert Maya
High Court
House of Lords
Bruce Acklin
J. A. Redpath
Manukau
Garema Place
City
Waltons
Petrie Street
Civic Centre
Tasman
Cowell & Co
Cowells OF Canberra Pty Ltd
Canberra City
Bailey Arcade
Besser Vibrapac Masonry
Pirie Street
Fyshwick
Abbott Street
Seven Hills
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