New plan to attract UK migrants unveiled by Downer
Australian immigration minister Mr. Downer outlined a six point strategy to ease housing barriers for British migrants. The plan includes using migrant centres as initial accommodation, expanding hostel space, and inviting regional centres to host families. It aims to attract skilled workers, graduates, and those with funds for early house hunting while ensuring clear conditions and realistic expectations.
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Department of Immigration
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Australia
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Reds Evaluate Wests Last Offer On Berlin Talks
Western officials reported that Soviet Foreign Minister Gromyko signaled Moscow's wish for fresh guidance from Khrushchev as Berlin talks stalled. Eisenhower called the Geneva session a setback, allowing for possible summit progress if East-West issues move, while Nixon’s Moscow trip in July loomed as a potential relaunch point.
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Holden profits justify higher wages say union officials
SYLINET snursuayment Wede union officials today said that General Motors Holden profits justify the ACTU claim of six shillings six pence a week for skilled tradesmen. Margin levels and direct bargaining were cited as support for the higher pay, with figures noting profits exceeding £15 million and margins above earlier benchmarks.
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A.C.T.U
Commonwealth Arbitration Court
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ALE
Vehicle Builders’ Union
M. McCartney
GMA
Planning Committee Meeting in Canberra Review
The National Capital Planning Committee met yesterday in the National Capital Development Commission conference room to discuss population growth charts and the development map of Canberra. Attendees included Professor A D Trendall, Mr W R Godfrey, Mr R Gray, English planner Sir William Holford, the Commissioner, Mr Overall, Sir Daryl Lindsay, Mr R A Pridhlle, Mr J Lea, and Professor H Ashworth.
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National Capital Development Commission
Canberra
A.D. Trendall
W. R. Godfrey
R. Gray
William Holford
Overall
Daryl Lindsay
R. A. Pridhlle
J. Lea
H. Ashworth
NSW Cabinet to Consider Toll Roads
Sydney Thursday reports proposals to allow toll roads in NSW will be reviewed by cabinet. Minister for Highways or Renshaw will present recommendations for road control and safeguards for landowners. Overseas investors may submit cases, with practical safeguards against land speculation. Sunshine Highway linking Palm Beach with Newcastle discussed but no firm offer from government.
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Renshaw
Pranosil
Pam Beach
Newcastle
Panel to Study Radiation Risks in UK Labs
A panel of experts led by Australian Prof HW Windeyer will assess radiation dangers to workers in research laboratories and establishments. The House of Commons was informed yesterday in London.
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London
Louisuay
An-Reuter
HW. Windeyer
House of Commons
Invitations To Royal Buffet Ballot Opens Seats
In the Australian Capital Territory a ballot will select 200 young people aged 18 to 25 for an opening social event with the Princess. Applicants apply to the Prince Ministers Department. categories will sample the community including students farmers public servants and New Australians then a second ballot confirms attendance.
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Australian Capital Territory
Prince Minster’s Department
Choir Girls Decline Spirits On Australia NZ Tour
London report says the 47 member auton Gids Choir under director Arthur Davies will not drink spirits during a three month tour of Australia and New Zealand. They depart August 17 by air to join Queensland Centenary celebrations and will have only soft drinks with perhaps an odd glass of wine. Peggy Coggins, choir secretary, notes they have learned to expect generous hospitality and set sensible rules.
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London
Spursday
Auton Gids
Arthur Davies
Australia
New Zealand
Queensland
Peggy Coggins
Mix Freely Princess Lexandra Attends Luncheon
Princess Lexandra will spend about an hour and a half at the luncheon and mix freely with guests. Apart from Mr Menzies and Dame Pattie, Royal Household members and a few tour officials, all attendees will be no older than 15 years.
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Mr. Menzies
Dame Pattie
India Finds Nauru Report Inadequate at UN
Indian delegate Mr. M. A. Welloch told the UN Trusteeship Council that Australia’s report on Nauru’s economic progress was inadequate and confusing. He said information on the phosphate industry was unsatisfactory and urged Australia, with New Zealand and Britain, to submit clear proposals for Nauru’s future and seek UN technical assistance for further studies.
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A.p.reuter
M. A. Welloci
Terday
UN. Trusteeship Council
Australia
Nauru Island
Welloch
Nauru
New Zealand
Britain
Mr. Velloch
U.N
Faster Refuelling For Hercules Giant Plane
Hercules transport plane, recently flown from America for the RAAF, benefits from new equipment at Richmond RAAF Base near Sydney. It can be refuelled with 4,800 gallons in 16 minutes, improving mission readiness.
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Sydney
Public Servants Seek Pay Rise Amid Arbitration Delays
Acting Prime Minister McEwen rejected a plea from public servants for an interim pay rise while final decisions remain with the Conciliation and Arbitration Commission. A deputation led by CTL secretary Mr W M Souter urged government action, lamenting slow progress and unequal treatment of claims since June 1957.
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Ue High Council of Public Service Organiationa
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Souter
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