Gorton questioned on Vietnam war aim in Phuoc Tuy
Canberra Times reports during his Higgins campaign Mr Gorton faces questions on Vietnam role and the war's course in Phuoc Tuy Province. It notes Vietcong advances after a relatively peaceful Baria and Long Dien, Australian counteractions, and concerns over information access and political costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gorton
Higgins
House of Representatives
Aunsiver
Vietnam
Australia
WS Pige
Phaoc Tuy
Minoe Tuy
South Vietnam
Cantera Times
Susi Nehe
Noi Dat
Canberri
Vincent
Baria
Baris
Long Dien
Gorion
Cosrt
Phuoc Tuy
Questioning Australian troop moves in Vietnam sparks inquiry
The letter argues for frank government disclosure on controversies in Phuoc Tuy and Coburg operations. It questions Lieutenant-Colonel Le Duc Dat’s dismissal for corruption and probes Australian unit identity, troop dispersal, and Viet Cong positions amid Cabinet security concerns and public morale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Phuoc Tuy
le Duc Dat
Australia
Vietnam
Asia
Viewong
Bien Hos
Coburg
3Rd Corps
LIS
Ind
Gorton
Vietcang
Phuce Tuy
South Vietnam
Elections in Papua New Guinea Set for March 16
The Papua New Guinea House of Assembly election will be held after March 16, with 15 regional electorates replacing the old special electorates. Voting is not compulsory and communication challenges loom due to scattered population and many dialects. Political education aims to prepare voters for independence, while candidates focus on local benefits and personality appeal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Papua - New Guinea
House of Assembly
Australia
New Guinea
Austaiia
New
Bob Beynal
Thad Wentler
Tas
Chewhers
Wapua New Guinea
Dasgustans
Tradl
Vnte
Papua-New Guinea
New Guines
Partien
Paris
Soma
Morabe
Anthony Voutas
Parol
Pangu Party
HL. R. Niall
Vines
Tan Downs
Niall
Daly
Central Regions
Marahe
GalcRera
Pangu
Shilur Quay
Ron Shughter
Morey Chattertom
Merick
McCarhy
Wyave
Port Moresby
Vale-Watghing
Percy Chatterton
MHA
Papine New Guinea
Queensland mulls emergency teacher scheme under Fletcher
Alan Fletcher, Queensland's new education minister, outlines an emergency plan to recruit adults with suitable qualifications aged up to 23 to train as secondary teachers. The scheme includes a two month intensive course, summer training, and temporary appointments with probation before potential permanent status. The proposal follows years of debate over teacher shortages and faces strong opposition from the Queensland Teachers Union and the State Secondary Schools Council.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Queensland
Jack Pizzey
Krank “Nicklin
Pizzey
Guernland
Nicklin
Mir Fletcher
Fletcher
Mir Pireey
Fleisher
Fletener
Queensland “Teachers” Union
Canada
L. G. Grulke
Grulke
Teachers’ Union
Phan
Queensland State Secondary Schools Council
Mery. Gi. Burris
Wooded site eyed for Canberra youth hostel plan
A reader questions placing a youth hostel on the wooded high side of Dryandra Street in Canberra near OConnor. They warn the area’s beauty could be lost to future development and urge a site on a main access road despite the block’s scenic outlook and nearby Oliphant house.
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Sity
Gue
Af Civic
Rive Mountains
Theuburb
O'Connor
Haw
Dryandra
Canberra
O'Connor noise fuels calls over youth hostel plan
Local residents rally against Cat berra's first youth hostel proposed for Dryandra Street O'Connor Canberra area. They report constant heavy vehicle traffic and noise from nearby demolition while planners assess site access and future impact on Macarthur Avenue and David Street. Residents urge careful siting and quieter development.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Catberra
Shehugh Canberra
Dryandra Street
O'Connor
David Street
Macarthur Avenue
Dryandra
Sturdy pioneer spirit praised in Australian citizen letter
Helen Brown lauds a robust Australian ideal resisting modern elitism and urban decay. The writer extols bushcraft, rugged temper, and practical values, celebrating the citizen who backs concrete kerbs, brick veneer homes, and self-reliant progress amid changing times.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helen Brown
Controversy Over Aranda Suburb Growth and Native Flora
A Society in Growing Australian Plants meeting condemns Canberra area development at Aranda. Critics fear large blocks and removal of indigenous flora will erase the suburb’s charm and cause erosion. They urge partial retention of native vegetation near the Information Centre and Post Office to preserve Aranda’s character.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Society
Aranda
Vic
Canberra
Gamplsle
Tupssoil Gs
G. F. Hartshorne
Poolside litter sparks calls for pool etiquette reform
A regular at the Olympic pool laments widespread littering by visitors and urges tougher enforcement. The writer notes wrappers and cans discarded near filter bins, suggesting fines and stronger patrols to deter careless behavior. Patricia Smith proposes penalties and staff-led cleanups to improve conditions.
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Te Olympic Pool
Ince
Clea
Tron Nien
Governor General Hosts Academic Envoys at Government House
Lord Caney received Professor G Swiver OT of the Institute of Ad vanced Studies and Austin National University at Government House yesterday morning. Lord and Lady Casey entertained the Netherlands Ambassador and Madame fins Gneker, plus Mr and Mrs A M K Winkeman and Mr and Mrs H J White at Government House yesterday. In the afternoon they received Mr and Mrs J Cameron and Major Ws A Spawers arrived at Government House on Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lord Caney
G. Swiver
Institute of Advanced Studies
Austin National University
Government House
Casey
Netherlands
Fins Gneker
A. M. K. Winkeman
H. J. White
Iumpheon
Goverment House
J. Cameron
Ws A. Spawers Arived
Sunayeh
Beasts of Belconnen Tree Removal Debate
Letter from a Belconnen resident criticizing tree felling during a nine month Avasta project. Describes hazardous bulldozer work and dense dust. Questions why housing plans proceed if trees are at risk. Asks if development should wait for safer, less destructive solutions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Belconnen
Avasta
Holconnen
Private Hospitals and Aged Care Shortfalls Stir Debate
Kathleen Adbott Gain voices concern over failing health services as private nursing homes proliferate while public and geriatric care lag. She argues charges and subsidies poorly align with patient need, urging reform to prevent neglect of the elderly and chronically ill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sint
Chaherra
Hlyecin Hely
Thei Wan
Department of Health
Aly
Canberra
Waying
Sydney
Trenimien
He Shennicaly I
Wnarman
Nerinsih
Peace Hospital
Stansard
Compassionite
Benets
Chinberra
AMA
Kathleen Adbott
Forgotten pioneers of Australian aviation history
fragments describe Frank Cranston and early pioneers who built communication networks for vast Australia and contributed to aviation development. references to Southern Cross display, Ayishians airport display, and planners considering national aviation paths. mentions Dr. Robertson Deakin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Cranston
Canberra
Btea
Hay Austin Hans
Ube
Ayishians
Hanno
DR. Robertson
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Ronila
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Umiversalyive
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Punt
Sultan
Wittian O'Connor
Wmtaden
Relconien
Aranda Ality
Imsnilan
Mia
Vinvinly Wareace Crabbe
Cam
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