Election could be held on current boundaries despite appeal
Australian Ministers say an High Court appeal against proposed redistribution of Federal electoral boundaries would not stop the Government from calling an election later this year on present lines. Whitlam and Labor figures threaten legal challenge while debating Boundary proposals and a possible double dissolution if Senate defeat occurs.
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High Court
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Whitlam
Mr Goeton
Ir Whitlang
NSW Labor
Fedeeral
Bally
United States Supreme Court
Mc Whitlam
Tabor
Whitlim
Gorton
House ‘Or “Representatives
Senate
Iment Wi Nlot
Democratic Labour Party
DLP
Gair
Jocarpent Prepa
Nsw
Epa
Aio
Anya
High
Ana Oe Sais
US Supreme Court
Gurindji exodus and Sabah claim spark Asian talks
Gurindji Wibesmen continue leaving cattle stations in the Northern Territory seeking land, while Philippine Foreign Secretary Narciso Ramos in Canberra says Manila favors arbitration or mediation on Sabah. He notes the World Court need not be the sole avenue. Meanwhile ASPAC delegates discuss regional mediation roles as North and South Korean tensions loom.
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Philippines
Narciso Ramos
Canberra
Sabah
Darwin
Watt Creek
Yorkers Territory Council
George
Senator Dame Ivy Wedgwood Calls for US Style Symbol
Melbourne reports Dame Ivy Wedgwood after a seven week world tour with nine parliamentary colleagues to discuss Australia’s proposed Federal Parliament House. She suggests an eagle symbol to inspire patriotism and respect in Americans for their country.
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Melbourne
Ivy Wedgwood
America
Ivy
Australia
Australian ski instructor Jacqueline Pitmad’s globe trotting tale
Jacqueline Pitmad, a Perisher ski school instructor from Strathfield NSW, began skiing in her spare time after a modelling and commercial art phase. She passed a Canadian instructor test in 1966, traveled through the US, and spent time in a South American fishing village. She advises skiing within ability and notes teaching brings both frustration and reward, with Monday doubts giving way to Saturday progress toward potential champions.
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Jacqueline Pitmad
Jacqueline
Perisher
Strathfield
Nsw
India
Canada
Vietnam Says ASPAC Open to Communists if Aggression Ends
South Vietnamese Foreign Minister Tran Chanh Thanh in Canberra urged ASPAC to welcome all countries including North Vietnam, neutrals, and others if they abandon aggression and join for regional welfare. He led the delegation to ASPAC's third ministerial meeting, noting no imminent Paris talks progress and that North Vietnamese patience with war is fading.
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Tran Chanh Thanh
Canberra
North Vietnam
Asian and Pacific Council
ASPAC
Thanh
Paris
Five men contest NSW Labor leadership and deputy posts
Sydney report says five candidates will stand for the NSW Parliamentary Labor Party leadership and deputy leadership at a special meeting tomorrow. Expected to win are P D Hills and N J Manis Liverpool, with an exhaustive ballot planned for the deputy post among D Einfeld, K Booth, W P Crabbes, and Lt Ferguson.
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Nsw
Labor Party
Smorrow
PD. Hills
Phil
N. J. Manis
Liverpool I
Teadership
D_ Einfeld
Rondi
KG Booth
Wallsend
Crabbes
Ferguson
Merrylands
Tate
Cotestant
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Booth
K. Stewart
Bowen Randwick
Cai
Hills
Labor Oppoosition
Senator McKellar Defends Mooney in Tribunal Row
In Melbourne Sir William Hall and Senator McKellar addressed claims that Mooney dominated a tribunal and used undue influence. McKellar denied the inference while Hall supported Mooney, saying the minister’s actions suggested budget concerns rather than improper conduct. Mooney issued a detailed denial after the May meeting.
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McKellar
Mooney
William Hall
Monoey
RSL refuses apology over McKellar allegation
In Melbourne the State President of the RSL refused to apologise to Senator McKellar over an accusation that the Minister waved a stick at pension tribunal members. McKellar called the RSL stand a serious disappointment as the Government faced a fresh dispute. The Minister travelled from Canberra for talks with the State President Sir William Hall following a no confidence vote at the RSL State conference prompted by claims of undue influence leading to generous tribunal decisions.
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Itn
Allega
William
Victoria
Mooney
Wat
Mes Commission
Richard Kellar
Kirby
Sto
Quest
Public Service Arbi
Alor
E. Chambers
Money
Richard
Mc Mooney
Mpoyees
Australia
Melbourne
RSL
Pension Tribunal
Canberra
Sir William Hall
Mee Kellar
Bruce Ruston
Tor McKellar
Kevin Mooney
No. 6 War Pensions Assessment Tribunal
Captain Robertson criticised as paralysed by disaster
In Wellington a Wahine inquiry heard Captain Hector G. Robertson appeared numbed by shock and action paralysis after the inter island ferry disaster. Lawyers for survivors argued his conduct showed fear and indecision, while unions urged blame on weather and acts of God rather than crew failure.
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Wellington
Hector G. Robertson
Cn Lchors
Robertson Sain Ae
O'Flynn
Oflinn
Curt
Equity
Jchees Wheat
Maine
C. Hi. Ardat
New Zealand
Cooke
Robertson
West Setmatip Company
R Uagion Habout
Taitie
Vision for world first residential scholarly building near Canberra Library
Mr White proposes a $500,000 self supporting residence near the new National Library in Canberra for unofficial scholars, poets and writers. He speaks at the Americas Chamber of Commerce event, aims to finish plans next year, financed privately, with minimum occupancy and private grants to cover expenses.
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Harold White
National Library
Canberra
White
Bass Desens Wincheon
Americas Chamber of Commerce
Australia
Omnes
McWhite
Daylight saving plea to Nixon in ACT council meeting
The ACT Advisory Council urged Prime Minister Gorton to evening daylight saving across eastern mainland states from next summer. The council will ask Interior Minister Nixon to consider the plan, noting Tasmania and Victoria show interest. A six point proposal to boost ACT tourism includes outdoor dining, tourist window stickers, extended bureau hours, and seasonal displays.
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ACT Advisory Council
Gorton
Tasmania
Nixon
Porter
Victoria
Departent of the Interior
Act
Me J. W. Leedman
Lib
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