Asia’s role and Australia’s burden in shifting geopolitics
The article argues Australia faces a dangerous region as Asia rises with events from West New Guinea to Brunei and the China border. It notes Sir Garfield Barwick’s dual role as External Affairs Minister and Attorney-General, praising his work but warning of the growing load and need for stronger external leadership.
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Australia
Asia
Africa
West New Guinea
Indonesia
Garfield Barwick
Garheldarwick
Sir Garfeld
Sens
Gorton
Sir Garheld
Law and age in jury service discussed with lawyer
A lawyer explains that age 65 is not an automatic disqualification for jury duty. The electoral roll hides ages, and exemptions can be sought before the roll opens. Once summoned, excuses based on age are unlikely, but health and other factors may apply. Jurors typically attend three days unless serving longer.
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Arthur
Pink Albatross Study Reassures Navy Sailors
The United States Navy tells sailors not to panic if they spot a pink albatross. Albatrosses are being dyed pink and released as part of Antarctic research by the Navy's Antarctic Projects Office on Bird Island.
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Washington
Nited States Navy
Navy
Antarctic Projects
Bird Island
Antarctic
South Atlantic
Why Skybolt Was Abandoned in Nuclear Deterrence Shifts
Analysis traces Skybolt's collapse to US UK Nassau decisions, shifting to Polaris submarine missiles. It notes Skybolt’s cost jumps, guidance flaws, and the rise of Polaris, Minute Man, Titan systems, and a NATO multi nation deterrent. It highlights Britain’s link to US plans and the aim to keep bombers out of anti aircraft range.
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Nassau
Kennedy
Macmillan
de Gaulle
U.S
United States
Great Britain
NATO
Mr. Macmillan
Skybolt
Britain
Westminster mood shifts as Skybolt and Common Market loom
A tense parliamentary scene with government woes for Macmillan as Skybolt and Common Market crunch dominate. Ministers voice unease over leadership, lords reform, and party unity amid a stagnating economy and rising unemployment. A Cabinet-commissioned social study notes rising living standards yet a deeper malaise.
Conservatives Fear New Year Dangers From Survey
The article notes concerns among government ministers about a survey showing Britain’s rising middle class, increased debt, and social shifts. It cites a trend toward materialism, greater private health care use, longer education, more television, gambling, and night clubs, with warnings of political implications for the Conservative Party.
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West
John Bull
Britain
Alt Home
Italy
Butler
Commercia TV
Dav
Governors Speech Opens Tasmanian Scout Corroboree
Lord Rowallan the Governor and State Chief Scout opened the Tasmanian corroboree at Lea Camp before about 2,000 scouts. He urged all to make the stay count and learn from each other as Tasmania hosts the largest gathering yet with many visitors watching the parade.
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Hobart
Lord Rowallan
Lea Camp
Tasmania
Commonwealth
Canberra Men to Speak at Seminar
A mass communications seminar organized by the University of New England will run from Tamnvuiiry 25 to 28. Speakers include Sir Charles Moses of the ASC, Associate Professors T. H. Rigby and K. S. Inglis of the ANU, G. Brealey of ABC, and J. Handfield of a Melbourne PR firm. Professor J. H. Bishop chairs.
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Sydney
University of New England
Tamnvuiiry
Charles Moses
A.S.C
T. H. Rigby
K. 4S. Inglis
Australian National University
Yy.berra
G. Brealey
A.B.C
Mir. J. Handfield
Melbourne
J. H. Bishop
University of New Engl
VICE-REGAL ENTERTAINS IN MELBOURNE CRICKET VISIT
The Governor-General with The Honourable Philip Sidney attended the Australia England Test at the Melbourne Cricket Ground and hosted a luncheon for officials. His Excellency and family later joined a private dinner in Melbourne, with notable guests including Lord Nugent and Sir Donald Bradman at Government House.
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Philip Sidney
Australia
England
Melbourne Cricket Ground
Victorian Cricket Association
Melbourne
St. Paul’s Cathedral
Victoria
Lady Brooks
Government House
Lord Nugent
Marylebone Cricket Club
Donald Bradman
Australian Board of Control For International Cricket
Lady Bradman
Richie Benaud
Edward Dexter
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Midas
Roy Welensky
Salisbury
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Lord Salisbury
House of Lords
R.A. Butler
Central Africa
Commons
WIP
Perera
Derek Moon
Canberra
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