Canberra Future in 1970 Shapes Self Government Debate
Canberra faces a pivotal year as ACT Advisory Council elections loom and a formal inquiry into self-government is urged. A balance sheet for the ACT will allocate costs between Canberrans and Australians, prompting discussion on transport, taxes, and the city’s administrative ties to the Commonwealth. The year could spark broader civic engagement and long‑term decisions on Canberra’s political status.
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Anberra
Commonwealth
Canberra
ACT Advisory Council
Aftcr
Iis
ACT
Canberma
People of
Australia
Cty
Department of the Imterior
Turore
Advisory Council
Wicely
Honours trend shifts with unexpected recipients in Australia
Australian Honours lists move beyond the usual MBEs and OBEs as the Allies of ceremony highlight surprise inclusions. This year the selection includes Eric Worrell, a NSW snake catcher, awarded an MBE for services to herpetology, adding a dash of elan to the traditional honours.
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Ats
Australia
Uhspir
Eric Worrell
Wyoming
Nsw
Holyoake Reshapes Cabinet To curb Youthful Talents
The Prime Minister reorganizes the New Zealand Cabinet to curb the young Turks in his government. He elevates or assigns key posts to senior figures like Muldoon and Marshall while introducing five new ministers and shifting portfolios. The move aims to stabilize leadership ahead of the next general election and shape the party’s future without weakening the Old Guard.
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New Zealand
Mr Holyoake
R. Marshall
Robert Miloon
National Party
Prine
Muldoon
Aueh
Finance
Hoboeks
Mrarshall
Me Shelton
Mr ‘Talboys
Old Gund
Marshall
Mr Talboys
Musldoon
Talboys
Se Pontolio
Mc Talboys
Holyoake
Wike I
Gordon
Howe
Thie Ranklog
Caner
Miniter
Me McCready
Me Riddiford
Labour
Me Walker
Mr Pickering
Mc Gordon
Carter
Pickering
Pnsything
Mc Hinnan
Shand
Hanan
Industrial Shout
T. E. Skinner
Hanan and
Old Guard
Primes Minis
Ter
Justice
Dalle
Riddiford
Immigration
Birt
Autralian Educition
Halyoake
Canberra
Avifvin
European Economic Community
Britain
Exec
Mr Marshall
Witholt
Clataa
Mir Holyoake
Letters on Commonwealth Avenue cedars and road safety
A reader criticizes the plan to remove mature cedars on Commonwealth Avenue to widen lanes for safety. The letter argues for preserving trees while addressing traffic with minimal disruption, questions overpass effectiveness, and broader economic implications of public investment and wage policies. The writer cites Canberra streets and Inner Circle as context for safety and traffic flow.
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J. K. Howard
Canberra
Commonwealth Avenue
Commonwealth
Circle
Alan Fitzgerald
Alber Hall
Suite Circus
Value of money and wage pressures in inflation era
The text argues inflation raises the value of money and stresses arbitration to curb wages for employers. It suggests employers should not increase prices and that companies may pass costs to shareholders, who lack fixed interest protections. It notes some firms with subsidiaries double interest on debentures versus dividends on shares.
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Touth
Grist
Naturielly
Britain and America in Vietnam policy and risks
The speaker traces U S policy from 1945 through SEATO to current Vietnam involvement. He argues Americans bear the burden with allies, criticizes withdrawal risk, warns of domino effects in Asia and Europe, and urges steadfast support for South Vietnam while addressing alleged Vietcong atrocities. Britain must back the ally's difficult role.
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United States
Southeast Asia
Southeast Asia Treaty Organisation
SEATO
South Vietnam
Europe
America
Asia
North Atlantic
Trea
Jet Se
New York
Boston
San Francisco
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Sir Leslie
State Circle
Brown
Vietnam
Examble
France
Coure
Geneva
Ho Chi Minh
West
Malaya
Americas Administration
Ahad
Mr Georges Brown
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