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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Jul 05, 1969

Page

3

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.

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.

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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.

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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