The Future of SEATO in Canberra’s Era
In a Canberra Times reflection from June 26 1972 the writer questions SEATO’s relevance as it nears its end. The piece notes SEATO’s origins after the 1954 Indochina collapse, its US-led dynamic and weak Asian representation, and mixed views from member states including Pakistan Philippines and Thailand on the treaty’s military value and need for refurbishment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McMahon
Jakarta
Singapore
Malaysia
South-East Asia Treaty Organisation
Canberra
SEATO
Indo-China
France
Asia
United States
Pakistan
China
Philippines
Thailand
SEATO role and possible future in Asia debate
The article argues SEATO partly justifies Western involvement in Vietnam but envies nations act on self interest. It notes Britain did not see a need to intervene and suggests the US may rethink the alliance as Asia shifts. It discusses potential withdrawals by the US or others and calls Australia to consider preserving SEATO’s training and economic benefits in a broader regional grouping.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indo-China
SEATO
Australia
Vietnam
United States
Britain
Asia
Mr Rogers
Philippines
ALP
Sout-East Asia
ASEP
H. Harlow
Education '72 An Australian sex education course faces scrutiny
An 18 slide sex education unit titled Males and Females from the Australian Science Education Project faces fierce debate after trials in nine Victorian high schools. Critics fear moral indoctrination while defenders praise its factual biology focus and potential for classroom discussion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Australian Science Education Project
ASEP
Act
H. O. Howard
England
America
Education and Science
Fraser
Recognising China and the dangers of misperception
Aimed at Australian policy makers this piece argues China is not merely inward or reactive but actively shapes regional affairs. It questions interpretations of Chinese actions in Korea Tibet and Tibet’s status, critiques Western reliance on détente rhetoric, and contrasts Chinese sponsorships with American interventions amid Vietnam debates.
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China
Albrecht Durer
Korea
Tibet
Taiwan
India
Soviet Union
Peking
America
Trayal
Terrill
Gorton
McMahon
Vietnam
Letters on China policy and public notices in Canberra
Letters criticise Western views of China and Mao era, arguing against urgent recognition and noting trade growth with nonrecognising nations. The author cites Arndt and Whitlam, questions Beijing’s violence vs deeds, and mocks the Fu Manchu portrait. Also a Canberra desk note on a typist’s pay and Captain Cook cannon display at the National Library.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Captain Cook
National Library
Eibout
Canberra
The Sacked Objector and Canberra Letters
A Canberra Times letter page laments poor PSB communications between public servants and the public. It argues for humane, nonautomated government decisions and notes strains from bureaucratic methods.
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Canberra Times
PSB
Pre School Funding Woes and Policy Demands
A letter from Joto J. Halliburton, secretary of the NSW County Preschools Association in Katoomba, argues for clearer government policy and broader subsidies for preschool care. He notes 70,000 in capital funds, cites Leichhardt and Behes Home grants, and pushes for 40 percent salary subsidies and state responsibility to standardize access for rural children.
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Nsw
Evicennee
NSW County Preschools Association
Katoomba
San Francesco Catholic Italian Association
Fale
Nat
Kel
Robert Askin
Mghd
Stanne Agg
Clerical Pay Rise Sparks Typist Dissent
A reader questions the split in raises between clerical assistants and trained typists, arguing typists deserve higher compensation for skilled work. The letter critiques the 3rd Division pay rise as unfair to typing staff and suggests broader sector adjustment.
Letter joke about sextants and sextuplets from G J Strang
A humorous letter responds to June 14 commentary by advising that sextants are not prohibited in Queensland while sextuplets are, remarking wryly on Red Hill and labeling the note by G J Strang as a light, playful urban quip.
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A. R. Crawford
Queensland
Governor-General Attends St John of Jerusalem Events
Sir Poul Hasluck, Governor-General, attended the St John of Jerusalem Chapter Meeting at St Mark's College North Adelaide on Saturday morning. He later attended the Australian Nursing Association event at the Wayville pavilion and hosted a dinner at Emington House in Adelaide that evening. On Sunday he joined the Combined Cathedral church service and parade before departing for Canberra.
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Sir Poul Hasluck
St John of Jerusalem
St Mark's College
Pennington Terrace
North Adelaide
Sir Paul
Wayville
South Australia
Emment House
Adelai
Order of St John of Jerusalem
St John Ambulance Brigade
Canberra
Adelaide
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B. A. Santamaria
Victoria
Santamaria
Asep Curiculum
Fr Russell de Leeturer Ta Rurciulim Stualier
Setial of
Tracker Education
Bangladesh
Burma
Mao
Laura Norder
Arndt
Economic Recorder
Melbourne
Bowen
Whitlam
Fu Man-cho
Noddy
Red Riding Hood
G. Iukes
Torrens
Conley
Curtin
Montgom
SMPEY
Marrapundah
Department
P and C
New South Wales Department of Education
Department of Education
Belconnen
Wace
Kangaroo
Wallaby
Scott
Leichhardt
Condine
Welcheaves
Joto
A. Halliburton
Red Hill
G. J. Strang
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