16 Jun 1961
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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Jun 16, 1961
Page
1
State Premiers and Commonwealth representatives agreed on a borrowing programme of £240 million for state works and housing for the next financial year, an increase of £10 million from this year. States will receive an extra £5.7 million for housing and £24.3 million for works, after hours of wrangling.
The Loan Council debated increased borrowing allocations for semi-Governmental authorities as states seek more funds for works and housing. Victoria and New South Wales pressed for higher housing and educational allocations while South Australia reports a housing boost and a reduced works program. Premier Bolte and Sir Thomas Playford weighed in amid rising tensions with the Commonwealth over financing projections and state needs.
A plan to expand housing and related industries aims to channel 74 million to stimulate home seekers and builders. Officials say the Commonwealth Government prefers nudged expansion, avoiding excess diversion of resources, with emphasis on aiding private enterprise and prudent public spending.
The Bishop-elect of Canberra padd Coul burn, the Right Reverend Kenneth John Clements, knocks three times to gain entry through the west door of Saint-Saviour's Cathedral, Goulburn, yesterday. Archdeacon Ross Border stands beside him as he is surrounded.
A page one report cites Dr. Edward Teller and Admiral Rickover telling a Joint Congressional Committee that unmanned nuclear submarines should not be sent to populated ports unless military or national necessity exists. The Times notes submarine deployments to Lay Specia, Bremerhaven, Paris, London, and Sydney against instructions and warnings.
A crowd of over 1,000 packed the cathedral as Bishop Clements was enthroned succeeding Bishop E H Burgman after 27 years. The rite included an oath to the Queen, a blessing from Archbishop Gough’s delegation, and a sermon urging service in parishes, schools, and homes.
Reports from Geneva indicate a potential breakthrough in Laos peace discussions. Key figures including Prince Souphanouvong and Souvanna Phouma voiced positions as the International Control Commission reported no widespread violations, while there was tension over foreign troops.
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