New Guinea Future Indefinite debated at Canberra summer school
The Australian Institute of Political Science held its annual summer school in Canberra on New Guinea's future, featuring indigenous and expatriate speakers. The range of views favored ongoing Australian aid while moving toward internal self-government and eventual independence, with critics targeting paternalistic attitudes and differing on the Territory's constitutional status before any final relationship with Australia.
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Australian Institute of Political Science
Canberra
Australia
New Guinea
Territories
Barnes
Commonwealth
United Nations
Ruling out a fixed independence timetable delays bold promises
The minister rejects setting a target date for independence and a formal timetable. The six years of changes in economy education and constitution temper calls for rapid self government. Differences among tribes languages and regions complicate progress and suggest a cautious approach with reassurance against delays.
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Highlands
Trust Territory
Papua
Nauru to Become Independent Welfare State of Phosphate Rich Island
A research correspondent notes Nauru's planned independence under a unique welfare model with free education health and welfare, funded by phosphate wealth. The pear shaped Central Pacific island, 12 miles around, with 6,000 residents including expatriates, relies on phosphate mining from a barren central plateau for international trade. A limited fertile coastal belt supports bananas, pineapples, coconuts, and livestock while most food is imported and the island lacks a deep water harbour.
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United Nations Trust
Nauru
Central Pacific
Australia
New Zealand
Britain
John Fearn
Nauru Independence Near as Phosphate Deal Advances
Nauru moves toward independence with a plan to buy the 59.5 million ton phosphate reserves from the British Phosphate Commissioners over three years for about 20 million Australian dollars. Prices per ton rise if the period shortens. two million tons are pledged annually to BPC. After expenses, Nauruans would gain roughly six Australian dollars per ton. The island faces a drastic future when reserves exhaust in 25 to 30 years, risking land unusable without costly rehabilitation and a potential population shift. The Nauruans reject external defense control, seek close ties with Australia, and will have appeals heard in the Australian High Court while educating in Australia.
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British Phosphate Commissioners
BPC
Australia
Nauru
BEC
Curtis Island
Australian
DeRobert
Eee
Coral
Supreme Court of Nauru
Australian High Court
Letters to the Editor: Yarra Glen expressway safety concerns
Canberra readers critique the Yarra Glen motorways safety practices for cyclists and pedestrians. The writer warns of mixed traffic with bikes in opposing lanes and questions the 50 mph limit. The second letter complains about Canberra bus routes, urging more direct trips from Chifley to Civic amid growing population areas.
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Woden Valley
Yarran
Spel
Woden
Canberra
Chifley
Civic
Forrest
Kurrajonjia Ele
Curtin
Lyons
Slavery’s Reach Remains Despite Emancipation Efforts
The piece surveys ongoing slavery in about 30 countries despite emancipation laws, noting under ground practice, economic ties between slaves and masters, and public tolerance in regions like Algeria, Mauritania, and Morocco. It cites cases brought by the Anti-Slavery Society, UN bodies, and persistent obstacles to abolition amid poverty and political resistance.
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Sultanate of Muscat
Oman
Algeria
Andre Chalard
Chalard’s School
Anti- Slavery Society
London
Africa
Human Rights Commission
Teheran
Libya
Mauritania
Mali
Morocco
Niger
United Nations Supplementary Commission
First Australian nun joins Adelaide university staff
Sister Mary Campion becomes the first nun appointed to a teaching post at an Australian university when she takes a lectureship in education at the University of Adelaide after 14 years as headmistress of St Aloysius College. She hopes to blend teaching with research and maintain her cloistered identity within a broader university role.
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Mary Campion
University of Adelaide
Adelaide
St Aloysius College For
Sister Campion
America
Deidre Jordan
Sister Mary Campion
St Aloysius
Campion
Decorating The Lodge
A letter laments renovations and cost at The Lodge, urging discretion by future tenants. It questions $60,000 spent over two years and argues a new lodge could be built elsewhere to widen Adelaide Avenue and provide government housing for those waiting lists.
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Adelaide Avenue
Hillbilly country critique and education argument
Dr B W Gaider of Deakin rebuts criticism of Australia as a hillbilly nation, arguing the term reflects rural reliance on agriculture but overlooks education and know how. He cites Calwell and Cava and cautions Australia must recognize foreign qualifications as migration and skills drive growth.
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M. P. Schmied
Arthur Calwell
Australia
Soviet Union
Calwell
Ussr
USA
Mike Cavahough
ANU
Mark
B. W. Gaider
Beaton Arrives at Admiralty House on Saturday
The report notes Cecil W. H Beaton arriving at Admiralty House on Saturday afternoon with Mrs Join B. Evan and Mr J Hook present.
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Cecil W. H Beaton
Admiralty House
B. Evan
J Hook
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