Public access to Commonwealth records urged with wartime files
The piece attacks the Commonwealth Government for keeping records secret and urges full access to wartime and general government records. It cites Britain's wartime files, calls for transparency, and contrasts with Sweden, arguing openness strengthens democracy and public scrutiny. It notes 30 year rule and staffing limits as hindrances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Commonwealth
Australia
Commonwealth Archives
Sweden
Portugal Faces Turning Point Under Caetano Regime
A cautious shift under Prime Minister Marcello Caetano faces scrutiny as liberal deputies and technocrats push for reform while the far Right hardens. The regime tightens security, and opposition is fragmented though the Communist Party remains the main force outside it. Rogerio Martins emerges as a potential reformer amid economic modernization efforts and cabinet friction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lisbon
Portugal
Pereira Moura
Communist Party
Portuguese Africa
Marcello Caetano
Salazar
Caetano
Joao Salgueiro
Directorate General of Security
Mrano
Americo Tomas
Defence
Interior
Rui Patricio
Rogerio Martins
Industry
Xavier Pintado
Commerce
Africa
Therime
Salgueiro
Spain
Opus Dei
Lopez Rodo
Secretariat of Industry
Arter
Martins
Porto
Moscow
Europe
Luxemburg Communist Party
Tishon and
Teira
ARA
NATO
la Carneiro
Migration ratepayers face rising Melbourne bills
A Melbourne ratepayer confronts escalating water and sewerage charges blamed on federal migration policy. Croxford, chairman of the Melbourne Board of Works, says rates rise about 12 percent annually as migration expands demand, with the Commonwealth contributing little while burdening local taxpayers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Melbourne
GPO
Melbourne Board of Works
A. H. Croxford
Commonwealth
Croxford
Greater Melbourne
Australi
Board
MMBW
Ben Lide
Crawford
Treasury
White House
Nixon
Where have all the GPs gone in South Australia
The letter questions rising pathologist and specialist incomes in Australia, contrasts with prime minister salaries, and argues socialised medicine could rebalance pay. It cites overworked general practitioners in Adelaide suburbs, long hours, patient access problems, and calls for more medical schools and enhanced general practice training.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athins
Australia
Tea Tree Gully
Flinders University
Readers' letters on building prices and reporting ethics
A assortment of letters discusses rising building material costs and the ethics of reporting names and honors in sports. Contributors complain about price hikes without notice, critique coverage of public figures, and describe local street disturbance and tree replacement for parking, urging clearer standards and consideration.
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United States
Robert Moss
National Assembly
Mallee
Fitzroy
Toorak
Melbourne and Metropolitan Board of Works
Morton
Boston
George III
Rohan Rivett
Canada
Adelaide
Noarlunga
Christies Beach - Willunga
D. Andrew
Master Builders Association of the Act
Grifin Centre
Has
Chifley
Jack Nicklaus
Appel F
Joe
Sc-Andan
Tohn Murray O'Connor
Maltaig
Creamer
Oaks Estate
Act
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