Campaign for railway gauge linking Melbourne and Sydney spurs talk in Riverina
The Canberra Times reports a vigorous push in Western Riverina for a standard gauge link from Tocumwal to Mangalore near Seymour connecting Melbourne and Sydney. Proponents argue the 88 mile link would shift Riverina grain traffic to Melbourne and cost about 700000 pounds, with NSW and Victoria governments urged to fund and consider Commonwealth support.
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Melbourne
Sydney
Riverina
Tocumwal
Victoria
Mangalore
Seymour
New South Wiles
Farworth
Leeton
Griffith
Commonwealth
Opperman
N.S.W
New South Wales
Murray River
Australia
Lawyer's Diary Shoe Repairer Acted Rashly
A local shoe repairer explains disposing of uncollected jobs after they went unpaid for over a year. The dialogue questions whether owners would forget or fail to complain, and whether removing completed repairs is acceptable without consent. The exchange touches on subscription renewal confusion over previously delivered journals.
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Tom
Refugee Aid Plea From Canberra Letter to Editor
A Canberra reader urges action for Hong Kong refugees living in appalling misery and dependent on charity. He appeals to individuals and organizations to sponsor an appeal and questions why aid is insufficient while noting local and international responsibilities.
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Hongkong
Kong
British Commonwealth
Canberra
Sub-standard Laundry Crisis Stirs Public Outcry
Residents of Condamine Court flats report four months of inadequate laundry facilities with only six electric coppers for 108 flats. No hot water, scarce clothes hoists, and slow boiling for hand washing characterize the dire situation. Department of Interior inquiries are urged to address the bottleneck and improve future construction standards.
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Condamine Court
Department of Interior
Bus Position Sparks North Downer Transit Grievance
A Downer resident vents about inadequate bus service from Philip Avenue to Melba Street, calling it a nightmare for young mothers and pregnant women. She questions why shops would be placed far from transit and suggests relocation of shops to a more accessible area near Dickson, urging consideration by RENCD.
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Down
Transport Department
RENCD
Amarez
Dickson
North
Downer
Timid Australian stance on West New Guinea policy
Opposition leader Calwell accused the Government of timidity in responding to West New Guinea's situation. He said Australia failed to demand self determination and did not refer the fighting to the Security Council, warning of consequences and sabre rattling accusations.
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Sydney
Sungay
Australi
West New Guinea
Catwell
Tytas
Security Council
Calwell
Delepetes
Labour Party
Thetrime
Liberal push for more broadcasting time in Westminster debate
Westminster This Week notes Liberal demand for proportionate TV and radio time following polling and by elections. Grimond leads the push backed by party council. Tories and Labour resist, arguing broadcasting should reflect last general election results.
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Ja Grimond
Jno
Councl
Labour
Liberal Party
Styne
Grimond Ang
Donald Wade
Whitsun
Rome
Tain Macleod
House of Commons
Martin Red. Thayne
Hugh Gaitskell
Herbert Bowden
Conservative
Socialis
Liberal
Ives
British Broadcasting Corporation
Independent Television Authority
B.B.C
Bult
Grimmond
Grimond
Mn. Grimond
Whitlam Sees Britain Joining Common Market Unlikely
Deputy Leader Mr. Gough Whitlam told reporters at Mascot Airport that Australia faces uncertainty over Britain joining the Common Market. He warned Australia could be damaged by such negotiations and suggested there may be no prospect of changes amid current talks. Senior ALP officials noted Whitlam’s view after discussions before his departure.
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Sydney
Nday
Gousa Whitlany
Mascot
Mr. Whitlam
Britain
Australia
Referendum Debate on Legislative Council Election Method
The premier announced in Sydney Town Hall that the government would hold a referendum on how the Legislative Council is elected. He urged the public to express views on the election method, with the ALP and Mr Heffron leading the Spie Conference.
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Dydnee
So Muuy
Ste
Legislative Council
Mier
Heffron
Spie
ALP
Sydney Town Hall
Governor General and Lady De Lisle depart Sydney for UK
The Governor General and Lady De Lisle with their family left Government House yesterday afternoon for Admiralty House Sydney. Their Excellencies hosted a reception at Government House in honor of Her Majesty's Official Birthday. General Sir Dallas Brooks will be administrator of the Commonwealth government at Government House Melbourne on Tuesday.
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Government House
de ‘Ste
Admiralty House
Sydney
Lady de Lisle
United Kingdom
Qantas
Dallas Brooks
Government of the Commonwealth of Australia
Melbourne
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Rowden
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