Sharp rise in cost of living in December quarter
The December quarter price index shows consumer prices up 1.3 percent over the level measured in the previous survey.
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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Jan 22, 1966
Page
1
Paltridge to have State funeral after minister dies
Sir Shane Partridge, former Defence Minister and Liberals figure, died after a long illness. The article notes a state funeral planned and discusses the impact on government balance, senate vacancies, and impending elections. A Requiem Mass is set for St Columba's Church with funeral at Karrakatta cemetery.
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Act
Charles F
Senate
Gairdner Hospital
Mon
Labor Party
Robert Menzies
Shane Partridge
Chine
St . Columba's Church
Forrest
South Perth
Karrakatta
Trade department creates Secondary Industry office
Prime Minister Sir Robert Menzies moves to create an Office of Secondary Industry within the Department of Trade as part of a reshuffle before his retirement. A. T. Carmody to head the new division with a 10 new positions, supported by N. F. Stuart and W. A. McKinnon as assistants. McEwen backs the change amid wider departmental reforms.
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Fairbairm Raaf Base
Greu
Garrisson
Mr Holt
Holt
Mélbourne
Sir Robert Menzies
Pattie
House of Represenatives
Robert Menzies
Department of Trade
Executive Council
Appaint
Tus
Isanes
N. F. Stuart
W. A. McKinnon
Carmody
G. Paul Phillips
McEwen
Melbourne
St Patrick's College
Goulburn
Tariff Board
Disgrace to Navy Driver Fined For DUI and Hit-Run
James John Gallacher, 19, of Carlton NSW and HMAS Harman, appeared in Canberra Court of Petty Sessions. He was fined 75 pounds for driving under the influence and 40 pounds for failing to stop after an accident, plus a two year licence suspension. He pleaded guilty to the charges and was remanded until February 14 on a separate dangerous driving charge. The offences occurred in Canberra Avenue on December 15. The magistrate criticized his conduct, noting other base incidents and stating he had not killed anyone.
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Weland
Australian Senate
Defence
Hulme
Shane
Vincent
Benen
Royal Australian Navy
Jermes
James John Gallacher
Planthurst Road
Carlton
Nsw
Hmas Harman
Act
Canberra
Lacher
Canberra Avenue
Vacant rooms spark concern at Canberra hotels
Canberra hotel and motel owners report rising vacant rooms with about two thirds full in December. They blame economic wear and a downturn in visitor numbers, noting openings and extensions as new rooms lag. Gallacher admits he was a driver of the capital’s car crash controversy but says it did not deter holidays as expenses rise.
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Canberra
Gallacher
Assur
Hermes
Galla
Rex
Communists Seek Unity in Talks on Vietnam War
A report from New York states Hanoi favors aligning with Moscow to back the US battle plan against North Vietnam while China rejects any massive escalation. McNamara urges fledgling support for the US side as Sino Soviet frictions color postwar options. Page 5.
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Isj
Kremlin
Moscow
Vietnam
Secre
McNamara
China
New
York
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U ‘Thant
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BVO
Armia Sart
Mali Government Resigns After Parliamentary Defeat
The Malian Government, a Centre-Left coalition 18 months in power, resigned today following a surprise parliamentary defeat over a Bill to establish State kindergartens. The move comes after pressure from lawmakers and reflects shifting political alliances.
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Rome
Government to spend £3m on beef roads
In Canberra the Minister for National Development Mr Fairbairn announced a £3 million interim programme to continue beef road works in north Queensland and Western Australia. Of the total, £2.25 million goes to Queensland and £0.75 million to Western Australia, bringing Commonwealth and State funding for beef road construction since 1961 to over £20 million. Discussions will align a mutually satisfactory interim programme for the new financial year.
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Canberra
Mr Fairbairn
Queensland
Western Australia
By election plans unfold after candidate death in north
The Speaker issued the writ for a by election on February 26 following the death of Country Party candidate Shaw. Mackay electors will name a new candidate tomorrow while parties including the DLP and ALP prepare campaigns focusing on northern development.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
House of Representatives
John McLeay
Mr Shaw
Country Party
Charles Davidson
Shaw
He Country Party
Mackay
Positon
Gvest Northern Development Sector
Lion
DLP
Government Rejection Reasons For Hamersley Ore Contract
The Minister for something, Mr Kairn, has provided the government's reasons for rejecting the Hamersley iron ore contract with Japan. The note appears on page unspecified, detailing official decision context and anticipated impacts.
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Kairn
Hamersley
Japan
President Johnson backs Congress to prove electoral changes
Fragmented note with references to pages and various bylines mentions President Johnson urging Congress to enact changes to the US electoral system. Includes mentions of Bill Norman on Australian blue books, Mrs J Miriam Benn, ANU lecturer, and editorial content across multiple pages with scattered author notes. The blurb lists book reviews and other items.
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Johnson
Congres
J. Miriam Benn
Department of English Literature
ANU
Sirment
University of Queensland
Gerry Raffaele
Canberra 25 Years Ago Highlights Local Developments
Canberra reflected on progress with plans for a Japanese chancellery residence, new abattoirs costing £55,000, 2 296 houses in the city area, and rapid suburban growth including 31 houses under construction in Turner. Enlistments reached 464, Red Cross fundraising planned, Baden Powell remembered, and YMCA branch efforts under way with Mr C Glover organizing the Canberra setup.
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Griffith
Ainslie
Turner
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