The Loan Council and National Priorities
The annual meeting in Canberra, seen as a shift from historic loan powers to national planning, faces limited state leverage and rising defence costs. Holt warns on employment, grants rise by £50 million for roads and beef cattle. premiers seek national coordination over individual gains.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Loan Council
Canberra
Britain
Commonwealth
Australia
Neddy
Mount Bse
New South Wales
Holt
Una
Lucerne
Wena Australia
Queensland hospital tragedy sparks reform calls
A Brisbane hospital scandal reveals overworked staff risking patient safety as a 32 hour shift and 73 hour week routine is exposed. Dr Eckert cites fatigue contributing to a child’s death and prompts a high level medical inquiry and public scrutiny by officials and the Australian Medical Association.
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Countrytibera
Amy Man
Queensland
Children’s — Hospital
John Fekert
Bekert
Queensland University
T. J. Rendle-Short
Eekert
E. ©. Fison
Eckert
Brisbane
Eckerts
Children’s Hospital
Dr. Eckert
Realist View of Commonwealth Amid Europe Imminence
The piece argues for a re appraisal and new Commonwealth initiatives after Britain’s European Community decision and de Gaulle’s rejection. It notes the 1964 Commons debate, shifts in defence focus, and looming Prime Ministers Conference amid Southern Rhodesia and independence questions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
General de Caulle
Lord Casey
Britain
Commonwealth
House of Commons
NATO
Europe
Zanvitar
Southern Rhodesia
Africa
Southern
Rhodesia
Commonwealth tensions and reforms dominate Australia debate
The text surveys Australian views on the Commonwealth amid calls for reform and closer ties. It cites Harold Holt and Sir Ivor Jennings on Commonwealth purpose, Britain's role, and potential shifts driven by Mr Duncan Sandys and Lord Casey, noting regional loyalties and varying paths to cohesion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harold Holt
The
Times
Adenefl
Commonwealth
Holt
Jeet Hee
Duncan Sandys
Australia
Ivor Jennings
Great Britain
United Kingdom
Occason
Jennings
Lond Casey
Presen
Cooling off for door to door sales urged by Canberra Consumers
Letter from s Tam honorary secretary at Canberra Consumers Inc reports complaints about door to door sales pitches with gifts. Department of the Interior weighing a cooling off period in ACT and Tasmania. Advice to homeowners includes refusing gifts, demanding full goods and contact details, and comparing with established retail outlets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tam
Canberra Consumers Inc
Aewan Sanctuary
Abbotsbury Dorset
Pavlova
Swat
Cin Caneberra Lake
Department of the Interior
Act
Ord Frances
Canberra
United Kingdom
Victoria
Tasmania
DS Tronmonger
Canberm Consumers Innc
Canberra Coat of Arms Swans Migrate to Lake Burley Griffin
A Canberra Times reader notes the city coat of arms features a white swan for Europe and the River Thames as a symbol of European settlement. The letter argues for introducing majestic white swans to Lake Burley Griffin to reflect the city’s identity and curb nostalgia for other regions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thames
T. and
L. C
NCD 1
Canberra
Prederick
Vienna
Western Australia
Perth
Australia
Pareliarment
Canberra Times
Lake Burley Griffin
Molongio
Duntroon
TV Programme Omissions Criticizes Canberra Station
A Canberra letter complains that Channel 7 CTC failed to publish accurate TV listings for The Around of Beatles and other programs. The writer urges timely public notices, citing missed schedules, ad delays, and inconsistent descriptions affecting viewers and advertisers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Channel Side
Canberra Times
Wedl
Shell
Philhowse
CTC
Peter, Paul and
Mary
Sydney
Melbourne
Canberra
Propaeande
Ortess Anne Davis
Channel 7
Australia
Chinese troops build roads in northern Laos amid Cold War tensions
The Times of London reports 1600 Chinese troops constructing roads in northern Laos including a line toward Burma and another toward Thailand. Two defectors cite harsh conditions and aerial reconnaissance confirms multiple road projects. US aims for regional balance with Taylor’s Saigon posting and a cautious Laos stance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laos
Phong Saly
Promenery
China
Burma
Thiihaurvet
United States
South-East Asia
Okinawa
Sill
South Vietnam
Taylor
Zon
Hanoi
Souvannah Phouaw
Pathet Lao
Times of London
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the Loan Council
Gair Labour Party
AWLP
Queensland Labour Party
Brisbane Children’s Hospital
Douglas Tooth
Mr. Nicklin
Iself
Vis
Lordan Times
Soight Receienibon
Britnby
Australian Institute
of International Affairs
Marlborough House
London
Ermsy
Ste
Henry Ford
G.P.O
Moreton Muayside
Redcliffe
Lanegate
Wyanum
Manly
Pedland Kay
Gold Coast
Thetotal
Frank Nicklin
Suirchlas
Cours
Hinds
Onder
Mint
Great Briain
Australis
Viv
India
Malaysia
Indonesia
Ayitheh
Keriya
Uganda
Tanganyika
Arge
North
Asia
Sonath- East Asia
Maxwell Taylor
Alexis Johnson
Saigon
Depair Ambasador
Chang
Peking
Japan
Pea
Vietnam
Cambodia
Sihanouk
Philippines
Mr. Rusk
U.S
South-east
Sia
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