McMahon veto debate dominates Liberal leadership race
Canberra reports say Acting Prime Minister McEwen rejected serving under McMahon after Holt's death. McEwen's press secretary cites ties between McMahon and Canberra journalist Maxwell Newton, with Newton noting Japan Trade Centre involvement. Leadership decision looms as party meets to choose a new Prime Minister amid controversy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Holt
Portsea
Canberra
McEwen
Country Party
Mr McMahon
Liberal Party
McMahon
Maxwell Newton
Newton
Japan Trade Centre
Crisis Over Coalition Rift Narrowly Avoided
The text argues Mr McMahon may stand down until charges are examined or defend loyalty to the coalition. It notes Liberal support for his stance, the need for a public, detailed explanation, and the likelihood of a censure motion as Parliament nears. It stresses stability requires party unity before the end of the month.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr McMahon
Country Party
Liberal Party
McMahon
McEwen
Oer
Labor Party
Robert Menzies
Civic
Robert
Leslie Bury and the Liberal leadership clash in 1966
The article profiles Leslie Bury, a London born Australian Liberal contender for prime minister, noting his 1962 sacking incident over Britain's entry into the Common Market and his recent hard hitting critique of the Arbitration Commission. It traces his career from Bank of New South Wales in London to public service postings, his wartime service, and ascent to ministerial roles. It also covers his stance on Vietnam, postal disputes, and his belief in reforming Commonwealth state financial coordination if he becomes prime minister.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leslie Bury
Australia
Bury
Aiine
England
New South Wales
Mr McMahon
Bu Oe
Nsw
Ben Chifley
Gorton, Bury
Kent
Cambridge
Bank of New South Wales
London
Sydney
New Zealand
Pacific
Bank
AIF
Commonwealth Public Service
Treasury
International Monetary Fund
Washington
International Bank For Reconstruction and Development
Washin
Eric Harrson
Wentworth
MHR
Murray Robson
R. J. Bartley
Country Party
McEwen
Canberra-Rex
Australian Institute of Management
Chamber of Commerce
Melbourne
Britain
Europe
Robert Menzies
Hulme
Holt
Public Service Board
Frederick Wheeler
Harry Bland
Mili
Vietnam
Premiers Conference and Loan Council
Billy Snedden
Snedden
Pitt
John F. Kennedy
Lee Kuan Yew
South Vietnam
Don Chipp
Victoria
Gorton
Gorton- McMahon
Billy Snedden Under Fire In Liberal Leadership Bid
The piece reviews Billy Snedden amid rapid promotion and missteps in the Liberal leadership contest. It notes his provocative campaign rhetoric comparing himself to historic figures, questions his campaign strategy and reliance on Don Chipp, and outlines his long political ascent from immigration service to a legal career in Western Australia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harold Holt
Billy Snedden
Mr Holt
Snedden
Western Australia
Fremantle
Perth
Scotland
Billy
Perth University
Cambodia Frontiers and International Law from Sihanouk
Norodom Sihanouk answers John Bennetts on November 4 and argues Cambodia’s frontiers are precisely defined with Laos Thailand Vietnam and France France backing. he asks Australia to recognize inviolability and Khmer administration while noting Saigon’s claim to islands should not be supported and stresses need for international support over belligerent alignments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austr
Philippines
Federal Republic of
Germany
Australia
United States
Bennetts
Whig-Lib Coalition Candidate Denies Rumour and Refuses Ministry
A political figure denies talks of a deal with Gorton and rejects serving in a Tory or coalition government. He asserts commitment to Whig ideals, cautions against cabinet offers, and emphasizes intent to pursue reform and interstate diplomacy if in power, citing Liberia relations and the need for a cooperative federal system.
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The
Canberra Times
By Jonathan Gaul
Arbitration Commission
Ation
Department of Immigration
Italy
Ats
Liberals
Billy Mackie Snedden
Prince Sihanouk
John Bennetts
Cambodia
Laos
Thailand
Preah Vihear
International Court of Jeeves
Hague
China
National Liberation Front
Ublic of
Saigon
NLF
DRV
Ahe
France
Ussr
Indonesia
Singapore
Senegal
Norodom Sihanouk Phnom Penh
Jon
Paul
Les Bury
Paul Hasluck
We We
Hasluck
Seaxen
Fincans
Tubman
Liberia
Interior
Mao
Mage
Era
Genghis
Hasluck, Gorton, McMahon
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