Premiers' Conference Critique of Federal Coordination
A periodical critique argues Canberra premiss conferences lack planning and accountability. It condemns closed-door wheeling dealing, warns of rival state and Commonwealth management, and calls for unified national goals, joint revenue raising, and coordinated long term policy across urban, education, transport and social welfare. It urges genuine cooperation between Commonwealth and states.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canberra
Commonwealth
Cracks in Nixon credibility haunt political process
The piece argues that cracks in Nixon era credibility threaten not only his re election bid but also public trust in government. It cites bombings of forbidden targets in Vietnam, security wiretapping against the Democrats, and the handling of the My Lai report, warning of erosion of civilian control and potential for future abuse. It notes General Lavalle, Pentagon secrecy, and the James McCord break in as revealing episodes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George McGovern
North Vietnam
Nixon
Vietnam
Democratic Party
American Congress
Pentagon
Peers
My Lai
William Calley
John Lavalle
Congress
Air Force
Lavalle
Louis Harris
Washington
James McCord
Central Intelligence Agency
Republican National Committee
McGovern
John Mitchell
Mitchell
McCord
ACT Trades Council Protests French Nuclear Tests
The Trades and Labour Council of the ACT led protests against French nuclear tests in the Pacific. On June 21 delegates adopted a strong stance urging Australia to sever diplomatic ties with France and planned a Byap rally at Garema Place followed by a march to the French embassy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trades and Labour Coonell
ACT
Toewell
Pacific
France
Garema Place
Labour Council
Church union debate stirs views in Australia columns
Readers discuss the Proposed union of the Congregational Methodist and Presbyterian Churches in Australia. Letters advocate a yes vote as a start to a living church, criticizing rigid denominationalism and urging a broader Christian unity grounded in faith. Concerns include baptism and parental opt ions. A separate note expresses hopes for French nuclear test restraint.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Petri Eeeshes
Methodist
Australia
Romalia
Billy Graham
United of South India
H. L. Bathgate
Canberra Students Protest Political Censure At School
Canberra high school students sign and deliver petitions denouncing censorship of extracurricular activities. They accuse education authorities of suppressing political attitudes and restricting attendance at an anti government demonstration tied to a conference.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canberra
Aoe
Education Department
The dangers of bushwalking in gentle terms
The fragment mentions risks of bushwalking and a note addressed as Sir with a personal remark. The readable material is fragmentary and lacks concrete names, dates, or locations to anchor a fuller summary.
Volunteers And The Bush Rescue Service Debate
Letters discuss the role of volunteers in search and rescue, urging coordinated, trained teams over ad hoc groups. They praise Canberra and Queanbeyan support, note NSW Bush Walking Federation efforts, and advocate contact for support. Additional readers comment on ACT urban planning costs and a Canberra race course bus service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nsw
Itse
Canberra Times
Act
Department of the Interior
Gang Gang
NCDC
Paterson
Wupgents
Civic
Johnson
Narrabundah Primary teaching load sparks transfer debate
In a Canberra Times letter, Mr Dukes notes Narrabundah Primary had no class exceeding two pupils before a transfer, but now every class ranges from 31 to 37 pupils with three composite classes. OA classes pull from nearby schools. concerns rise about policy on term-time transfers and relief staffing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canberra Times
Sydney
Farrerimary School
Narrabundak
Aho
Narrabundah
Gins
Griffith
Red Aulimary
Information required by Crown on land near Braidwood
In 1872 the Crown sought land in St Vincent Parish near Braidwood for George Palmer Rodd George Tweedie and John Musgraw leading Saint Vincent Quartz Crush Company now own the original tile. Details of the company’s subsequent actions are sought. Please write to D Davies 30 Lowanna Street Braddon D E Davies Braddon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St Vincent
Braidwood
George Palmer Rodd
George Tweedie
John Musgraw
Saint Vincent
D. Davies
Lowanna Street
Braddon
D. E Davies
Government at Gove under pressure amid regnal upheaval
A fragment notes turmoil within the governing authorities at Gove as leadership faces scrutiny and potential shifts in power. The terse text signals a period of instability and possible policy reevaluation affecting administrative actions.
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Geveral
Pakistan
West Pakistan
Henry Kissinger
United States
Ainslie
Church Union
Srs
Wsl
Christ of the
Uniting Church
W. & Woolcock
Tional University
Anu
Patat
J. Hamilton
N. Davey
Kim
The
Editora
Chifley
D. E. Glanville
Keith Johnson
Amalie
Race Club
Race and Trotts
Barton
J.G. Fennell
Narrabundah P and C Committee
D. 5. Robertson
Queensland
A. R. Crawford
Acton
Gove
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