Australian dignity and the case against a British monarchy
A reader letter argues Australia should avoid adopting the American presidential system and remain independent from Britain as Head of State. It questions loyalty to the Queen, the role of Britain in defence, and the symbolic ties in the constitution, urging consideration of other republic models and national autonomy.
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G. R. Quinn
Australia
America
Singapore
Switzerland
Israel
Britain
Court of Final Appeal
Japan
Freeth
Russia
Indian Ocean
Ile
Quinn
Goodrman
Tam
McGoodman
Letters and the Australian constitutional monarchy discussed
The writer argues constitutional monarchy adapts to Australia’s development through history from colonial ties to the present. They reference Westminster’s recognition, the Governor General, and the Queen as symbolic head of state, noting changes in war status and the need for safeguards amid scientific and social change. The piece defends current arrangements and challenges critics.
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Victori
Great Britain
Ireland
Australia
Dominion
England
Germany
Westminster
Vietnam
P. E. Joske
Sandex
Canberra Buses Impress Visitor With City Planning Admiration
A visitor from Melbourne praises Canberra’s bus drivers as courteous, obliging, and friendly. The writer notes travel by government buses between suburbs and commends the city’s planning and atmosphere as a great place to visit.
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Canberra
Melbourne
Macauafie
Lamp standard blocks view of five way sign on Northbourne AV
Reader DAVID MATTERS of Braddon vents concern that a new lamp standard on the median of Northbourne Avenue near Talma Street obscures south bound traffic approaching a five way sign. He argues the feature could have been placed three to five feet north to avoid attention.
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Northbourne Avenue
Talma Street
David Matters Braddon
Oil on the Reef may curb Crown of Thorns threat
In a brief note from Leonie J. Nugent Curtin, officials discuss oiling areas near the Barrier Reef as a possible method to kill the Crown of Thorns starfish overrunning the reef. The suggestion appears as a speculative proposal in the dated record.
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Barrier Reef
Crown of Thorns
Leonie. J. Nugent Curtin
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