Canberra self government may hinge on wiser design
The critic commends Minister Enderby for pushing Canberra toward new representation and a local legislature but warns the plan risks haste and flawed structure. An independent judicial inquiry could craft an optimal self government model, with the Advisory Council extended if needed to allow study and legislation.
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Capital Territory
Enderby
Canberra
ACT
House of Representatives
Senate
Northern Territory
ACT Advisory Council
Home Affairs
Commonwealth
NSW Legislative Council
Northern Territory Legislative Council
Advisory Council
Left wing resurgence pits France against crisis in polling
France faces a coming parliamentary vote as a socialist and ex-communist front leads in polls and Gaullists warn of a constitutional showdown. President Pompidou might name a government from outside the left if the left wins, risking a crisis and possible new elections.
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France
New
Popular Front
Gaullists
Pompidou
General de Gaulle
National Assembly
Socialist-Communist Front
Pierre Messmer
Socialist Party
Francois Mitterand
Communist Party
Georges Marchais
Edgar Faure
Messmer
SA aims for cleaner air and coast protection in 1973
The SA government tightens air pollution rules starting January 1 targeting cement chemicals and related industries with fines up to 2000 dollars and daily penalties for breaches. The Coast Protection Act will create a 40 mile metropolitan coastal district to safeguard beaches and dunes. Adel aide City Council commissions a two year blueprint for better living with urban planners and public involvement. Governor Sir Mark Oliphant endorses environmental efforts across hills, beaches, and the Flinders Ranges. Dial a bus and dial a dog walking service pilots aim to ease traffic and improve urban life.
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South Australia
TPHE
Adelaide
Mark Oliphant
Sir Mark
Flinders Ranges
Geof Virgo
Canada at a crossroads as Quebec strains test unity
In Montreal English and French voters face a polarized Parliament after Trudeau's Liberal setback outside Quebec. Senator Lamontagne warns of an impasse and possible closer integration or separation. Separatists gain leverage while bilingual policy shifts alarm federalists and business leaders alike.
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Montreal
Canada
Quebec
Maurice Lamontagne
Ing
Ottawa
Trudeau
Liberal Party
Liberals
House of Commons
Progressive Conservatives
St Ae
Levesque
Parti Quebecois
Duris
Toronto
Lamontagne
Debating poker machines and minority rights in clubs
A letter argues that banning poker machines forces minority views on pros and cons, proposing a licensing system via magistrate review to protect non-players. It urges safeguards on noise, location, and payout, and notes personal dislike of machines.
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Rep Enderay
ACT
Capital Territory
Inflation or profiteering debate in Australian vehicle prices
In a Canberra context during the McMahon Government era, Watson Morgan complains that a new motor vehicle cost 4400 in Canberra vs 3400 in Sydney, alleging a 600 inflation charge in transit plus a later 5500 price in Queanbeyan, arguing the rise exceeds wages and suggests profiteering rather than genuine inflation.
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McMahon
Canberra
Sydney
Act
Ater
Queanbeyan
Governor-General Hasluck Arrives in Canberra for Weekend
Sir Paul Hasluck arrived in Canberra from Perth on Saturday afternoon. Sunday evening he hosted Mr and Mrs P d, Mr and Mrs R Sorby, and Mr and Mrs J Bell at supper at Government House.
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Sir Paul Hasluck
Canberra
Perth
Paul
P. d
R. Sorby
J. Bell
Government House
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