Australia faces 1968 year of political shifts under Gorton
The Canberra Times surveys 1968: Prime Minister Gorton shapes Liberal policy with nationalism and federal reform while facing tariff clashes with McEwen. International focus centers on US policy shifts, European tension, and Asia, with Nixon era Vietnam and China policies complicating Australia’s defence and foreign stance amid NATO and Middle East tensions.
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Mr Gorton
United States
Europe
Middle East
Asia
Gorton
Billy Hughes
Giortor
Liberal Party
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Australis Iy
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Czechoslovakia
Western
NATO
Mediterranean
Israel
Vietnam
China
Nixon
South Vietnam
Johnson
Rubbish in the City Pollutes Canberra Pool
Opinion piece blames residents and authorities for rubbish in Parkes Way pool. Calls out dead boat oil, beer cans, bottles, and oil from garages in Bradklon. Credits Canberra services like twice weekly collection and large-item clearance but urges civic pride to curb litter.
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Canberra
Parkes Way
Department of Works
Bradklon
Hais
Department of the Interior
Queensland wary of bigger states as premiers seek unity
The Australian scene centers on Queensland's wary stance amid moves for intergovernmental talks. Gordon Chalk cites fears of loss from top states NSW and Victoria, while Adelaide discussions probe new funding approaches and per capita capital grants to Queensland.
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Gordon Chalk
Queensland
Adelaide
Chath
New South Wales
Askin
Commonwealth
States
Vic
Foria
Canberra
Chalk
Victoria
Sydney
South Australia
Western Austalia
Australlie
Western Australia
Tasmania
Queens
Henry Bolte
Sir Henry
Trygve Lie dies a tragic symbol of UN hopes
The first UN secretary general Trygve Lie died at 72, leaving a complex legacy. He pressed for a proactive UN amid Cold War pressures, facing Soviet opposition over Korea and Palestine crises. His resignation under pressure highlighted tensions between major powers and the world body. The article contrasts Lie with Dag Hammarskjold and U Thant, noting shifts in UN strategy and credibility after his era.
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United Nations
Hungary
Vietnam
Middle East
Czechoslovakia
Hane Marskjold
Hammarskjold
Lie
Spain
Greece
Iran
Indonesia
Syria
Lebanon
World Organization
Britain
Palestine
Trygve Lie
Russia
Soviet Union
General Assembly
Tmes
Predictions on ACT self government and reform
The author argues against immediate self government for the ACT and predicts little change in the next year. He questions the benefit to Australians, notes bias toward party control, and critiques local government as limited without stronger constitutional reform. He discusses the roles of Senate representation, state versus commonwealth powers, and possible models for ACT governance.
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Australia
House of Representatives
Cruz
Uipo
L Ats
Noth
Hemi Australia
Nore
Parliamen
Fort Tate
Dna
Sydney
Parison
Jim Pead
Fock
Commonwealth
WIE Sunnah
Sylvane
Manny Pal
Intertar
Sater Hurard
Arthors
Hanks
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