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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Jan 19, 1968

Page

10

Australia’s Migrant Recruitment Sham Probe

The Immigration Department denied knowledge of agencies selling government migrant information in the United States. It reports heavy distribution of official materials abroad, while some advertisers claim under cover links and offer an Australian Opportunities Handbook for $1. Migrant flows show 1.20 percent of Americans using assisted passage compared with 1.22 percent the prior year, prompting questions about the reach of government materials and recruitment schemes.

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Unity Problems Delayed Nazi Party Rally Plans in Sydney

A planned Australian National Socialist Party conference at Hughes Community Hall faces uncertainty as mail van drivers strike. Organizers hope delegates from New South Wales Victoria South Australia Tasmania Queensland and Canberra may appear led by Artie Smith. Sydney group may be joined by Ate Tne Kay Wenberg who was deported from the United States. A concealed catwalk and one way observation windows at the Mail Exchange Kingston hint at increased surveillance with closed circuit TV planned later.

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Problems for the Pools and Navy Gifts in Canberra News

A Canberra segment notes drought affecting plans for a five day pool show at Maninka Oval starting February 19 with potential water shortages from Lake Burley Griffin. It covers Navy belt tightening buying 1170 cummerbunds for 3097 dollars and selling to officers, plus art donations to Red Cross Blood Bank exhibits at Canberra Community Hospital and details on Sydney producer Alistair Duncan visiting for children’s pantomime Hoddle's Remarkable Handcart.

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RAAF receives new BAC One-Eleven VIP jet at Canberra

Canberra yesterday welcomed No 34 Squadron’s first BAC One-Eleven luxury jet with a second to arrive next month. The event featured a champagne reveal and a test showing, with observers including BAC officials and RAAF members.

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Arrival of first VIP BAC One-Eleven for RAAF No 34 Squadron

The first of two BAC One-Eleven VIP airliners for No 34 Squadron, RAAF, arrived in Canberra after a four hour 2 minute flight from Darwin. Pilot Officer TA Lowe, married in Australia, and Wing Commander Sι mph had attended the delivery. The aircraft, not opened for inspection, carried about 80 passengers and is expected to bring two VIP lounges and executive seating for long range trips.

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Victorian architect appointed to national planning panel

Melbourne architect, critic and author Robin Boyd has been appointed to the National Capital Planning Committee, strengthening the panel with an experienced Victorian figure. His role will involve strategic oversight of planning initiatives at the national level.

Robin Boyd Melbourne National Capital Planning Committee

Lakeside luxury units eye Lake Burley Griffin price surge

A Sydney property consultant estimates Lotus Bay Lake Burley Griffin view apartments could be worth at least 30 000 each. The proposal ties to a larger Lotus Bay development with national capital plans and strata title reforms under ACT authorities.

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Anti-Vietnam clash at abbey

Police disrupted an anti-Vietnam demonstration outside Westminster Abbey as mourners arrived for Mr Holt's memorial service. About 20 youths in the queue wore black armbands with antiwar slogans before police moved them away from the abbey grounds. The protest, organized by Australians and New Zealanders against the war, drew diplomats and expatriates. The service proceeded with Mrs Holt and others in attendance. Police later stated Mr Holt died by drowning with no suspicious circumstances.

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Redistribution order cuts seats in Australian states

A Federal Redistribution Commission issued a seat order directing changes across New South Wales Victoria Queensland South Australia Western Australia and Tasmania. New South Wales will have 48 electorates while Victoria gains to 34 and other states adjust. The commission meets to finalize the redistribution with formal orders expected soon.

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Snedden pushes for higher Asian migrant intake

Australia faces a debate over migration with Senator Snedden advocating increased Asian migrant quotas. He warned limits would threaten national unity and an independent, primarily Anglo-Australian society. He cited government forecasts of population growth and cautioned against non European inflows creating tensions.

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Reluctant hero faces danger in surfboard rescue tale

The article recounts a daring incident where a man used a surfboard to save two people amid a dangerous event. Witnesses recall the moment as a tense rescue plan unfolded and authorities examined the details.

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