Australia on Defence Struggles and Plans to Bolster Forces
The Canberra Times argues Australia cannot meet defense commitments despite promises to support Britain in Malaysia and the US in Laos and Vietnam. It notes shortages in air, sea, and land forces, aging Canberras, no navy striking power, and only half a division in the army. It urges greater funding, manpower, and consideration of selective national service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Australia
Britain
Malaysia
United States
Laos
Vietnam
Southeast Asia
Proent
Uui
Navy
Army
Hallle
Grimpy
Seough
RAAF
Malaya
Pacific Islands Regiment
Thailand
SEATO
South Vietnam
Nevennary
Defence
Wits
Switzerland
Hong Kong Observations On Poverty And Tensions In Asia
A fragmented account laments colonial attitudes and living conditions in Hong Kong, contrasting Chinese hardships with European wealth. It notes beggars and vendors, rickshaws, sampans, and crowded one-room housing, while criticizing European indifference and the rise of Chinese animosity toward outsiders. It hints at broader shifts in Asia amid Communist influence and economic pressures.
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Thailand
Japan
Singapore
Cransport
Hong Kong
Origatthie
Marie Anenie
Sampans
Hippopatamius Task Tx
Hong
National Service and Army Reform in Australia Speech Analysis
A government debate outlines the shift from universal military training to a volunteer emergency reserve and a reduced regular force. It discusses pentropic divisions, rapid deployment, and the need for expanded first line units while weighing conscription and selective service amid regional commitments in Southeast Asia.
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Japan
Malaya
Acer
Peng Vanities
Dhirito
Seth
Buler
Sip
United States Army
Atakaluit Army
Mayall
Ptt St A
RAN
RAAF
Army
CMLP
Ivs
Army Volunteer Reserve
Letters Raise Water Meter Costs and Canberra Water Use
Letters to the editor argue high water meter costs and accounting over five years. They claim investment in dam and watershed management could reduce charges and note that most Canberra households did not use their full entitlement. A NSW takeover proposal is suggested by a local producer. others criticize the plan and advocate breeding own stock.
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Canferra
Canberra
Department of the Interior Care
Milk Board the solution in Canberra inquiry context
A torn, unclear passage discusses the Milk Board, Canberra producers, and inquiries. It references years of experience, comments by J Fraser, and a professor Wahh with an unspecified report. The text is garbled, offering limited clear facts beyond noting inquiries and a general milk producers context.
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Canberra
J. Fraser
Hilt
Gnu Lifter
Sith
Incul
Sears
Just Seas
Wahh
Queensland new State drives political fever and housing mess
Queenslanders debate two possible new states Capricornia and North Queensland while housing finance collapses. Voters confront stalled promises, housing co operatives take over loans, and a housing commission scheme is cancelled leaving buyers and sellers unsure as banks step in. Prime Ministerial interest adds political urgency as Armidale conference plans loom.
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England
Wales
United States
Alaska
Somerburg
Rockhampton
Capricornta
Queensland
Northern Territory
Townsville
Capricornia
Cape Yor
Country Party
Bridane
Ures
Queensland Housing Commission
Bjelke-Petersen
Bowen
Hove
Bjelie Petersen
Housing Commission
Gecrumission
Commission
Thas
Ob Sr
Bjelke- Petersen
Extaty Institute of
Wool price instability debated in support of free auction
Letter argues that wool price fluctuations stem from the free auction system and calls for the Australian Wool Board to study market practices. It claims two marketing studies justify free auction and deny reforms, warning that undercutting it could harm the wool industry and Australia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roy
Australia
Haircut Costs Stir Canberra Price Protests
In Armidale and Canberra reports locals debate rising barber prices and a possible extra shilling levy. The Canberra context shows vendors resisting the burden while customers endure higher costs amid calls for fair charges.
The Battle of Mannoku Chronicle
The fragment describes a clash between the forces of Cumberti n and the youths of Quiemabeywe Fert, with a query about which side emerged victorious. The text is garbled, offering limited readable detail on numbers, leaders, or outcomes.
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Cumbertin
South Africa eyes price fixing probe into monopolies
Pretoria reports the Board of Trade will investigate monopolistic practices and price maintenance in several sectors including building materials as potential threats to competition. Legislation to curb price fixing is expected, with officials reviewing European responses and submissions from industry and government bodies.
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Pretoria
South Atrium
Board of Trade
Department of Commerce and Industries
Mamorande
D.J. Moulony
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Canberra Times
Ay Dow Whitington
Hexs
Kong
South
Fant Avia
Treen
Asia
Itn
Tem Howe
Suindurda
Gihin Situa
St A
Jervis Bay
T. W. Millett
Deakin
Nsw
Red Hill
Linde
Milk Board
Newstaters
Robert Menzies
Capricornia New State Movement
Leslie Henry
Paul
Armidale
Requen
Mr. Heary
Cautivn
Gordon Armidale
Wnrde
Grifiths
Mannoku
W. R. Lyster
Eeridlith
South Africa
Lay Woodward
Dioner Paty Berre
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