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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Dec 27, 1971
Page
11
The article argues that affordable air transport, notably Qantas initiatives, will widen Australian access to Europe and other regions, boosting personal contact with distant lands. It notes current return fares around 700 dollars to London but anticipates a substantial rise in ordinary Australians gaining world familiarity and reconnecting with migrant homelands.
The Department of Education and Science outlines open plan Duffy and Fa school blocks to serve as learning and community hubs with libraries health centres and theatres. The model mirrors Winchester Connecticut and seeks after hours use by citizens while stressing adaptable spaces and minimal partitions.
The article notes limits on single journey fares and a need to curb increases, citing Inter national Air Transport Association approval issues and competition from Singapore and Kuala Lumpur charter flights. It questions Qantas charter plans and potential routes while urging fares to favor travelers and national interest.
The synod discussion on celibacy in England and Wales reveals a rift between progressive and conservative bishops over allowing married men into priesthood. British leaders report mixed support with some advocating ordination in certain cases, while others warn of impacts on church identity and discipline amid broader global pressures on the clergy.
A debate over televised sessions in the House of Commons argues that cameras could educate the public about parliamentary work while preserving the House’s character. Critics warn edited broadcasts distort debate, while proponents favor limited full debates on a controlled channel to reduce sensationalism.
Townsville residents voice anger over freight taxation and road transport subsidies that shift goods pricing southward. A provincial study chaired by Dr L Power cites higher rail and road costs for northern Queensland, detailing how vegetables, beer, steel, and medical supplies cost more north of the border. The report accuses policy of favouring the south and notes a 10 percent inland levy on trucked goods, with references to interstate routes and constitutional limits.
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