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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Jun 14, 1968
Page
11
The Canberra Times reports that Australian car makers have raised prices amid fierce competition from Japanese imports. Government content rules and a Japanese price alignment pressured makers, with VW dropping models earlier. Now BMW Chrysler Ford and GM are touted to follow, widening the price gap and weakening domestic firms.
The article outlines two possible causes for rising car prices. One cites wage-driven costs and rising steel prices, while the other argues government content rules favor manufacturers and investors, risking higher prices unless the plan is modified to align local content with sales.
The Wyndham Scheme reshaped text books and lessons, necessitating stronger parent school contact. Yet public insight into overall education, plans, and future changes remains limited due to centralized systems, scattered data, and minimal community participation.
At a Brisbane convention Liberal leaders led by Deputy Premier Gorton Chalk defeated hard line faction linked to Dr Arthur Hartwig. The result ends months of internal strife over coalition strategy and signals a softer Liberal approach while planning future talks with the Country Party and possible electoral redistribution shifts to boost Liberal seats.
John F. Woodlock argues against pledging funds for new Catholic schools in the Canberra Goulburn diocese. He urges Catholics to focus on sustaining existing schools and supporting government education, warning that building new schools diverts money from essential services in underdeveloped regions where state support is weak. He discusses charity, ecology of church and state, and ecumenism through integrated schooling.
Mrs Jones argues for public awareness of the financial demands of independent schools while Kath e Ben Abbott notes national education policy as the political future. The letter cites NSW teacher shortages, Queensland untrained teachers, Victorian school conditions, and state government inaction on pre tertiary education needs.
H V H Sekyt, High Commissioner for the Republic of Ghana in Canberra, corrects The Canberra Times on Ghana after NLC rule. He cites Ankrah May 24 1968 broadcast outlining a timetable for a Constituent Assembly by end May 1969 and civilian government by September 1969, a two year term pledge, and progress from a civilian constitutional commission to a draft constitution and electoral timetable. He notes 3% last year GDP growth as a sign of hopeful recovery.
Sir I reply to June 13 report on drug availability noting pain relief and life saving medicines. Canberra Community Hospital outpatients lack, so home and doctor surgery patients cannot access certain pharmaceutical benefits. The Commonwealth Government should extend benefits to Canberra patients treated outside hospital. Fortiement. 2 Jim Fraser.
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