Fraser accuses Canberra home-building policy of deliberate slowdown
Labour MP J R Fraser argues that the National Capital Development Commission cut Canberra’s home-building rate in 1965. He cites the commission’s slump despite good weather and stable industry relations, noting the behind-target performance and potential deliberate actions affecting land supply for private builders. The inquiry into private site provision continues as officials defend targets and discuss draft report timelines.
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National Capital Development Commission
Fraser
ACT
Canberra
Ina ‘ Sa Nr
Ley
BOW Faintly
Department of the Interior
C. Douglas
Douglas
Commisania
Housing land supply projections cited for 1967 68 period
The SCDC projects enough residential land by the end of 1967-68 to meet population needs, not by 1970. A parliamentary committee examination shows the housing supply may not satisfy needs until the 1970-71 financial year, with a two year lag between land sale and completion.
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SCDC
NCPC
NOTH
Feerviking at Canberra Yacht Club Returns to Tradition
Canberra sailors honor custom at Lotus Bay site with a jar of rum a pennant coins and a cigar lowered into the foundation, preserving yachting tradition. The 20 sailors gathered yesterday despite a policy of building on earth filling and no rum.
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Canberra
Lotus Bay
Chib
Rhodesia Crisis Sparks British Debate Over Independence
Prime Minister Smith warned Britain against interference as Rhodesia contemplates independence and a constitutional conference. He argued self rule for Rhodesia requires a clear pathway, insisting Britain and France watch their stance while Commonwealth leaders meet in London. He cited 225,000 white voters and four million black inhabitants as crucial factors shaping the debate on a new constitution and potential White emigration.
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Smith
Britain
France
Rhodesia
Commonwealth
Briain
London
Teachers warn of new action over Rhodesia crisis
The report notes Britain failed to direct Rhodesia negotiations and that the Commonwealth is split. Students and teachers protest with plans for ballots and stoppages as high schools consider strikes, while Victoria faces a school disruption and Canberra braces for Monday rail service cuts.
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Rhodesia
Smith
Commonwealth
Nesterday
Tadayjain
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Wits
Jude Hepaconk
Victoria
Scholay
Schaals
Ens
Tex
Thal Galler
NSW teachers threaten first stopwork meeting in state history
After a lengthy compulsory conference led by Commonwealth Arbitration and Conciliation Commissioner J R Donovan, NSW teachers demand immediate rehearing of their salary claims and a major review of national procedures. The council contemplates further action if negotiations do not progress, marking the first stopwork meeting by state teachers.
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Commonwealth
J. RO Donovan
New South Wales
Wibuinal Bo
Dvarreman
Schubert
US jets strike near Hanoi and Dien Bien Phu
US forces conduct air strikes against North Vietnam and civilian targets near Hanoi and Dien Bien Phu. Jets destroy oil storage tanks at Nam Dinh, damaged rail and road links, and hit military sites while reporting substantial bombardment in the region. Leaflet drops and ongoing operations accompany the strikes as tensions rise.
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Hane
Dien Bien Phu
Ind A
Chima
Hammond Dies One Of Cricket's Greats Walter Hammond
Durban noted cricket great Walter Hammond dies at 84 after a storied career as batsman and captain. Reports say the England legend passed away last night. obituary on page 31.
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Durban
Perday
Walter Hammond
Missing migrant found safe after brief alert
Fragmentary report states migrant Nicklaus Kepiler, last seen with Willam Jude Suan, was located unharmed tonight. No further details given about location or circumstances.
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Darwin
Pridiy
Qugran Nicklaus Kepiler
Willam Jude Suanby
Milkmen Seek Day Off Plan For Sunday Deliveries
The Milk Vendors Society considers a Sunday off plan after a membership poll. Secretary Keith Bakes noted strong public support and aims to present the proposal to the Department of Health, with health safety seen as unlikely to object.
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Canberra
Fnciery
Keith Bakes
Venlors
Queshanares
Oakes
Emerson again crowns Emerson in Wimbledon title
Roy Emerson from Australia secures his second consecutive Wimbledon men's singles championship. The report notes victory on the back page as part of a broader issue featuring Vietnam peace mission developments and European market tensions. The edition also highlights wage talks in Melbourne, political warnings in Australia, and upcoming pages covering reviews, TV, leisure, finance, weather, racing, and classifieds.
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Australia
Roy Emerson
Public Service Board
Melbourne
SSW
ALP
Cosmos 70 launched amid space rendezvous speculation
Tass said Russia launched unmanned Cosmos 70 today while observers in Bochum reported signals suggesting a manned mission. Boe Institute director Kaminski doubted the craft is solely Cosmos and warned of possible space rendezvous or satellites in a parking orbit for a future manned ship within days.
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Tass
Scientific and Spice Institute
Bochum
Booj Hurr
Boe
Hum Institute
Kaminski
Canberra clubs start year with fresh office bearers
Queanbeyan P. A. began the year with T Woodger as president, H C Deane as secretary, and W Hosper as treasurer. Canberra Croquet Association ended the year with Parbury as Lady Isaacs Cup champion. Bodgson won the Public Service singles in bowls, defeating Lamb 32 11. Canberra Rifle Club crowned club champion with S W Canham securing 329 points and Tl wins in the ladder challenge.
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Canberra Croquet Association
Mr. Parbury
Bodgsen
Lamb
SW. Canham
Canberra
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