Union debate on public service outside appointments in Australia
The Canberra Times reports that the ACT Branch of the Administrative and Clerical Officers Association failed to prove that restricting appointments within the Commonwealth Public Service to internal members is necessary. The piece critiques ACOA’s arguments for non public servants filling top posts in the Department of Trade and Industry, stressing questions of officers' availability, impartiality, and the merit of external candidates.
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Commonwealth Public Service
ACT
Administrative and
Department of Trade and Industry
Office of Secondary Industry
Tor
ACOA
Public Service Board
Ouiside
Trade Department
Vultures Feed as Biafran Famine Devours Refugees
War-torn Biafra faces a famine-driven disaster as thousands of refugees perish. Vultures circle over ruined towns as Red Cross UNICEF and other agencies warn millions may die without aid. UN appeals seek rapid distribution of high protein food amid dwindling supplies and ongoing fighting between Gowon loyalists and Ojukwu loyalists.
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Africa
Red Cross
World Rélief Agency
United States
Bia i
Negeri
Washington
Johnson Mautde
United Nations Childen
Unicef
Wir
Deal
Biafra
Mies
Rebef
Tho Iibal
Mer
Wit
Mare
Hatte
Degree powers for colleges in a national system
Professor L F Crisp argues that tertiary colleges should gain degree granting rights to better serve graduates and the community. He notes arts and science degrees can coexist with vocational training, urging governments to empower colleges with autonomous governance and new courses to foster innovation and maintain university standards.
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L. F. Crisp
Australian National University
Canherea
Freedom of speech in ACT debates noted by reader
A letter from ARIAN J. SMITHW discusses limits on public gatherings under Theatres and Public Malls Ordinance, noting ministerial power to prohibit meetings and require approval for public talks. The writer argues for a public forum system to guarantee freedom of speech in the ACT.
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Anna Dalgarna
Justainig
Tibet
Dane
Ine
Preyine
Inder
Anthony
Nis
Ingo
Jeter
Malle Ordnance
Ann Palgarno
Arian J
Smitw
Strike action and trade unions reshape workers' lives
A historical write up notes how strikes by oil divers signaled a shift from factory control to worker power across Britain, Australia, and beyond after industrial changes. It credits trade unions and collective action as pivotal in reshaping labor conditions, wages, and political engagement, while acknowledging ongoing disputes about legality and strategy.
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Countrien
Britain
Antralia
Awit
Minnover
Kannfort
Australia
Strategy of treason and political manipulation
Fragmented remarks critique a strategy of treason and manipulation by unnamed figures. The text references universities, volunteers, and political tension, with mentions of China and Vietnam era cues, and concerns over silencing dissent amid shifting loyalties.
Governor General hosts BP Company executives at Government House
Lord Casey received BP Company Ltd chairman Mr KR B Dum Ett and BP Company of Australia Ltd director Mr Tanelastin and Lt Col D Page Sharp in Canberra yesterday. The chairman's representative attended from Canberra for a formal meeting at Government House.
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Lord Casey
KR. B. Dum
British Pairohenia Company Ltd. Ltd
Condon
D m Tanelastin
Ecraibe
BP Company of Australia Ltd
D. Page Sharp
Canberra
Australis
Government House
Threats to Nagaland and Kashmir shape India India press
The writer argues self determination for Nagas and Kashmiris mirrors historic British actions in 1947 and warns that India risks provoking widespread resistance if it delays addressing these plebiscites. The piece links Nagaland protests to Kashmir, notes external powers like China and the Soviet Union influencing South Asia, and contemplates broader regional implications.
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Vietnam
India
Sivaram
Canberra Times
My Muonghiy
Pakistan
Nagaland
Kashmir
Wit
Tunkahielshee
Ashmit
Kuehne
Fais
Ching
Rauds
Cauntijer
Asia
Commonwealth
Indu
Pokinton
Nda
Soviet Union
Tashkent
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