Boss of Burwood at crossroads
In Burwood local politics unfolds around aldermen led by Doug Sutherland, as mayoral duties mix with council battles and a push for development. Whitlam visits Burwood amid civic projects, from Wentworth Towers to the Monara Mall style center, while Sutherland eyes Canberra links and reform.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aldermaa Sutherland
Westfield Centre
Monara Mall
Bur- Hood Council
Wentworth Towers
Burwood
Arca
Doug Sutherland
Gough Whitlam
Labor
Lowe
Peter Young
Sydney
McMahon
Whitlam
Australia
Canberra
ALP
Nsw
Liberal-Country Party
Strathfield
The
Cape
Easay
Metropolitan Water, Sewerage and Drainage Board
Just Water Board
Lex Haylen
Parkes
Tom Hughes
Haylen
Alderman Sutherland
Hughes
Blaxland
Caight
Bunwood
Len Lambourne
Len
TAA
Sutherland
Sutherland/ Lambourne
Lambourne
Belconnen
Moving tale of Canberra exile and Reg 97 life
A narrator details transfer from Melbourne to Canberra with half of inventory arriving, missing pay and allowances, and the strain of Reg 97 rent subsidies. He describes Canberra’s housing leases, estate agents, and social quirks, noting shop hours, supermarket access, and local attitudes toward public servants while contrasting Melbourne and Canberra life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Melbourne
Canberra
Australian ad campaign defends F-111 deal amid Row
The Australian government joins Pentagon tactics in a televised campaign defending a 24 aircraft F-111 order worth 300 million. Minister Fairhall admits error in preferring the F-111 over TSR2, prompting public scrutiny amid broader US Australia propaganda tensions. Sukarno laments being manipulated by the CIA in a bid to boost F-111 sales.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pentagon
Iof
Gorton
Defence
Fairhall
Australia
Suk
Arno
Indonesia
Borneo
CIA
Sukarno
America
Australian Government uses ads to sway opinion over FLI contract
A government spokesman defends a costly campaign aimed at shaping voters before an upcoming election. The broadcast reportedly features US General Otto Glasser praising the FLI while British and American figures are mocked in cartoons. Critics warn the ads blur lines between diplomacy and politics.
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Otto
Gasser
Otto Glasser
Cornell
Ohio State
Liberal Party
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Bruce Judder
Burwood Council
Labor Party
Independent
Liberal
Alder
Man Sutherland
Macquarie University
Department of Supply
Asr
Wekopy
Civic
States
Hellina Gorton
London
FLI
Air
Erwin
Sir Robert Menzies
Sir Robert
Flll
General Dynamics Corporation
Texas
Fort Worth