Japan and Australia discuss new regional cooperation
Officials from Japan and Australia held a first of its kind meeting signaling a shift from pure trade to broader regional awareness. The talks emphasise economic ties, uranium prospects, and stability across Indonesia, with New Zealand included to broaden regional cooperation.
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Manila
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Australia Japan ties need stronger regional cooperation
The article argues that despite cultural exchanges and bodies like the Japan Australia Business Cooperation Committee, political and economic links between Australia and Japan remain weak. It calls for renewed efforts to promote trade, markets, and regional cooperation, starting with Indonesia and extending through Papua New Guinea, to raise living standards and counter passive attitudes in diplomacy.
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China
Unite States
Paofic
Papua-New Guinea
Indonesia
Canberra
Migrant Farm Labor in Wisconsin Exposed by Special Correspondent
A special correspondent spent last summer among Wisconsin migrant agricultural workers, revealing stark poverty under 3,000 dollars a year. Immigrant Tekar families from Mexico face overcrowded camps, low wages, long shifts, and seasonal employment with minimal surveillance and harsh living conditions.
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Wisconsin
America
Migrants and their children in Wisconsin labor camps
A historical note on migrant workers in Wisconsin and Texas during 1967 68 detailing poor housing in single men rooms and truancy as children miss classes and move with seasonal work. It describes enforcement gaps in child labor laws wage standards and unemployment relief and the Poverty Program efforts to aid communities with migrants while noting ongoing struggles and potential future shifts to urban labor markets in Milwaukee and Chicago.
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Liquor Licensing Reform Debates to Intensify in Parliament
South Australian briefing notes that liquor law amendments are likely to spark heated debate inside and outside Parliament. Attorney General Dunstan targets a bill by end of the first session, possibly by March, incorporating many Liquor Commission recommendations on hotel trading hours sales in hotels and wine liquor controls, including blood alcohol testing.
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Tiquor
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Problems in liquor law changes debated in Parliament
Members of the South Australian Parliament weigh key changes to liquor laws amid Sunday drinking and minimum hotel drinking age debates. The policy, seen as a major social reform, could face strong opposition from some members and impact hotels, breweries, and social behavior in the latter half of the year. The Attorney General hints changes may come sooner, prompting intense public letters and industry discussions across Adelaide.
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Busi
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Letters to the Editor defend Ky amid Vietnam era turmoil
Readers debate Prime Minister Sout Viginam and Air Vice-Marshal Ki BeeEboes actions. They reference Hue rebellion officers, executions in 1966 and 1968, and question three political opponents mentioned by Mr W A Sesvop. Peter Samuel and Geoffrey Fairbairn defend Ky for The Defence Australia Committee Canberra Branch.
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Australian Attacks on Viet Nam Guests Stir Debate
AN N P DAI GARNO, an ACT Advisory Council member, denounces visitors linked to Mal TeeN interests as manipulative and unpatriotic while praising PM Holt for inviting Ai Vige Marshal Ky and Moe Ky. She condemns the protests as a loss of courtesy and headlines Australia’s diplomacy amid controversial guest invitations.
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Powerboat Regatta Debate at Lake Burley Griffin
Readers debate the future of powerboats at Lake Burley Griffin with calls to allow regattas and speedboat exhibitions. Canberra clubs, owners and officials weigh the impact on sailing, boating culture, and local activities while acknowledging potential benefits and conflicts.
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Injured by a lawnmower
A reader from Thornleigh NSW voices concern after minor injuries from a lawnmower, urging safety discussions and calling for more consumer information from Canberra Times and Choice magazine. The letter argues lawnmower dangers and stresses need for enhanced warnings and protective measures.
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Strife Weakens NZ Labour After General Election Loss
New Zealand Labour faces three more years in opposition after November's defeat. Leader Norman Kirk, aged three, would keep 35 seats in a reduced House as National begins a new term but loses one seat to Social Credit. Internal strife and leadership questions threaten Labour's revived image and public support.
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Ihs
Norman Kirk
Labour
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National Party
Social Credit Political League
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Labenie
Mc Kirk
New Zealand Labour Party
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Alter
Michael Joseph Savage
Savage
Labour Party’s New Hope: Norman Kirk Rise and 1950s Strife
The piece traces Labour’s long leadership battles from 1938 to 1963, detailing Norman Kirk’s rise as a younger figure amid internal rifts and leadership resignations. It notes Sir Walter Nash’s retirement pressure, Nordmeyer’s removal, and the party’s repeated electoral defeats and brief governance, including Labour’s stance on Vietnam and eventual 20th century shifts.
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Norman Kirk
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