RUSH TO RULE SELF GOVERNMENT IN CANBERRA
Canberra faces divergent paths to self-government as Advisory Council members debate interim assembly options and the Joint Committee inquiry. Supporters warn against haste and insist on community input, while others urge flexibility to evolve without federal interference. The piece argues for deliberation and warns against premature, ill-considered moves.
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Canberra
Pead
Labor
Council
Ken Fry
Joint Committee
Fry
Senate
Legislative Assembly
Woden Valley Hospital
Pacific island plans spark debate over future development
Pacific leaders at a seminar on development planning urged broader public input and questioned reliance on foreign investors. Speakers from Fiji, the Cook Islands, Solomon Islands, and Samoa warned that Western models may erode traditional life and urged a Pacific Way that blends local values with technology.
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South Pacific Commission
South Pacific Social Sciences Association
Social Sciences Association
University of the South Pacific
Fiji
Charles Stinson
Pacific
Perthes
Cook Islands
Tom Davis
Davis
Samoa Times
Felise Yala
Solomon Islands
Frances Bogutu
Solomons
Solomon Island
Honiara
Solomon Islanders
Solomon
Young Christian Women's Association
Amelia Rokotuivuna
Samoa
Sione Tupouniua
Ratu Sic Kamisese Mara
South Pacific
Jane Dakuvula
ACTSCA praise letter defends cricket ties with ACTCA
Honorary Secretary T C P Garnett of the ACT Schoolboys Cricket Association writes to repudiate a Sydney Sunday critique. He states the ACTSCA and ACTCA share high regard and mutual support, crediting collaborative efforts for prior championships and upcoming Melbourne 1973 events. He thanks ACTCA Umpires Association clubs and others for encouragement.
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Australian Capital Territory Schoolboys Cricket Association
Sydney
ACT Schoolboys Cricket Association
ACT Cricket Association
Actsca
ACTCA
Canberra
Melbourne
Australia
ACT Cricket Umpires Association
Act
T. Co. P. Garnett
Inflation blame game prompts cross party critique
A letter to the editor argues rising prices hit wage earners, blaming both state and federal actions. It suggests states under Labor could trial price controls, while opposing parties offer no viable substitutes and fail to cooperate, leaving consumers to bear the burden.
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Commonwealth
Liberal Party
Labor Party
New South Wales
Victoria
Queensland
Snedden
End of the 27th Western Australian Parliament in a lively session
The 27th WA Parliament closed a dramatic final session led by Premier Tonkin and Opposition Leader Sir Charles Court. In 18 hours 24 Bills moved, 34 defeated or amended, 137 introduced in the Assembly, 130 in the Council, with 2,900 Assembly and 600 Council urgency motions. Tonkin boasted successes in consumer protection and public order measures while battles over industrial relations and long service leave marked setbacks.
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Tonkin
Charles Court
Assembly
Council
Sir Charles
TAA
Ansett
Industrial Commission
Council Select Committee
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Suya
Manuka
Italy
Asia
Bell
Fairfield
Nsw
John Ronan Geasley Hackett
Bethlehem
Christ
Fissa
Nebi Eissu
Jerusalem
Manger Square
John McFeat
Turner
Suthor
Post Office
Legislative Council
Churchillian Energy
Balcatta
Liberal
Councl
Charles
Mr Tonkin
Sir Charles Court
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