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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Feb 23, 1972

Page

2

Base cost rise detailed for Cockburn Sound naval base

The estimated construction cost for the Cockburn Sound naval base on Garden Island, WA, rose to 48.5 million pounds, up from 38 million in 1970. Design changes and extra submarine facilities drive the increase, with the causeway cost rising to 9.5 million and a second barracks and related subs facilities adding several million.

Cockburn Sound Western Australia Garden Island Mr McMahon Department of the Navy

Decision to dismount from control in Africa and retire in Canberra

In Sydney a South African ambassador warned against white and Black national rivalries, likening apartheid to riding a tiger. Canberra's Sir John Overall announced retirement at 60 after 14 years as National Capital Development Commission chair, saying vitality and continuity would follow in new directions. He cited long planned goals and good cooperation with the Interior Department in shaping Canberra's development.

Mills Constitutional Association of Australia South Africa National Capital Development Commission Sir John Overall Commission Hiss Department of the Interior Sir John Department Canberra

Senate seeks major reforms in teacher education system

A Senate report recommends absorbing teachers colleges into multi purpose autonomous higher education institutions or universities. It calls for abolishing student bonding on teaching scholarships, establishing portable qualifications, and funding matching grants. The plan favors four year teacher training with integrated degree studies and portable pensions.

Senate Standing Committee On Education, Science, and the Arts Australia Aystem Commonwealth Davideonson SAT Australian Universities Commission Australian Commission On Advanced Education Government Ioana AUC ACAE ACAB State Boards of Teacher Education States Commonwealth Advisory Committee On Research and Development In Partridge Committee State Departments of Education Advanced Education

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