Health policy on poliomyelitis vaccines debated in Canberra
The Health Department remains committed to the Salk inactivated vaccine for poliomyelitis. The minister stated live oral vaccines are not used currently, following National Health and Medical Research Council discussion. The piece notes America shifted toward the live vaccine, questions Australia’s sole reliance on Salk, and urges diversification.
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Health Department
National Health and Medical Research Council
America
Australia
The More Children Change Yet Remain The Same
The essay reflects on National Children’s Book Week and argues that despite claims of decline, children’s reading habits stay similar. It notes youngsters read books, comics, newspapers and even forbidden material, adapting to what is available, including Verne versus space news.
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Jules Verne
North Pole
Indus River plan faces financial strain amid Pakistan dispute
Pakistan warns the Indus water treaty funded by seven Western nations and the World Bank will need more money than available to build 400 miles of canals three large dams and related works. Costs have risen due to inflation and foreign contractor pricing, risking delays and partial completion.
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Karachi
Pakistan
Associated Press
India
World Bank
Indus River Basin
British India
Ravi
Beas
Indus
Jhelum
Chenab
Upper
Australia
Canada
Germany
New Zealand
United Kingdom
United States of America
Indus Basin
Free inquiry and teaching right in the university
A letter argues that the right to teach and students’ freedom to criticise must remain intact despite Archbishop Gough and others labeling views as heresy. It insists on personal conscience, criticisable content, and warns against stifling inquiry for prior assumptions.
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Spencer Tracy
Darrow
Gough
Orrofessor
R. G. Fraser
The Common Market Sir Your lead er crystallises the issue
The letter argues the future of the Commonwealth hinges on economic integration and trade policy. It discusses the Common Market proposal, its potential benefits for member states, and concerns about sovereignty and rapid integration. The writer urges careful analysis before commitment.
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Commonwealth
Question on A and B Series Concert Programs
A reader questions the A B C Series Concert Manager about why B Series is deemed superior in 1961 The letter complains that A Series lacks major composers and questions the pricing difference between A and B Series subscribers noting perceived inferior programs in A Series and concerns over Bach inclusion.
Country Party seeks Freeth seat challenge in WA
In Western Australia this week the State Country Party floated ideas on contesting Mr. Freeth’s seat in the next election. Observers note potential cross-party dynamics with Mr. McEwen and Mr. Hawke figures shaping the debate over land settlement and state assets. Natives face restrictions in the Great Southern with reports of citizenship certificate barriers and colour bars. A Supreme Court writ challenges T.A.B. betting regulations while milk price stabilization and a Scarborough milk war prompt calls for fixed pricing. An Inglewood horseman finally traps a runaway horse on Mt Lawley Golf Club grounds after weeks of evasion.
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Country Party
McEwen
Freeth
Menzies
Liberal Party
Victoria
Great Southern
Solid Country Party
Inglewood
Harry Webber
Mt. Lawley Golf Club
Mr. Webber
Goldy
Tea Pots and Tea Cups Exhibition Opens in Canberra
A display at the Y M C A Rooms Civic features century old silver and other teapots and cups loaned by Canberra residents firms and embassies of Thailand Germany Japan China and the High Commission for India. Mrs Sen opened the exhibition and noted India Australia tea harmony.
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Y.M.C.A
Civic
Canberra
Thailand
Germany
Japan
China
High Commission For
India
Sen
V.W.C.A
Also Mentioned on This Page
Canberra Times
A.N.U
Mr. Macmillan
Commonwealth Association
Russia
Macmillan
S. B. Fornass
Forrest
the Common Market
Beethoven
Mozart
Bach
Western Australia
State Country Party
Mr. Freeth
Commonwealth Liberals
Country
Hawker Siddeley Co
Great Britain
Labour
Hawke
Times
Labour Party
Hawker Siddeley
Gnowangerup
Borden and Williams
Parliamentary
Select Committee
Hazel Brown
Borden
Little Rock
Sybil Roberts
Williams
Court
Europe
United States
Hawker Siddeley Group
Supreme Court
Totalisator Agency Board
Commission of Bookmakers
T.A.B
Perth
Milk Board
Milk Vendors’ Association
A. W. Crooks
Crooks
Scarborough
T the Milk Board
D. N. Sen
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