Senate panel to guard ACT growth in Canberra develop
The Joint Committee, naming two House members from the Prime Minister and Opposition plus three Senators, aims to shield Parliament’s interests in Canberra's growth. Senator McCallum and Senator Tangney praised the panel while urging careful architecture and practical early involvement by the Interior Minister in capital development.
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McCallum
National Capital Development Commission
Canberra
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Tangney
Freeth
Circulation Milestone for The Canberra Times Reaches Twelve Thousand
The Canberra Times yesterday surpassed the 12 000 circulation mark boosted by Canberra Day sales. The figure shows a steady rise since December when the 10 000 milestone was achieved and notes that advertising rates are now the lowest among Australian provincial dailies.
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Canberra Times
Population Growth Warned at Asian Planning Conference
Delegates led by Tan Sin urged rapid action to address population growth in the ECAFE region. They cited a report predicting the region's population would double to about three thousand million, stressing national family planning and land settlement. Security at the hotel was tightened after a Russian request, with more plainclothes guards and restricted press access.
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Senator Attacks Hotel Conditions in Canberra
Senator O By rne criticised the Kurrajong Hotel in Canberra calling it a disgrace to the capital. He cited noise from boiling jugs, lack of tea, poor butter, bare floors, minimal bath facilities, and cigarette shortages while noting hotel charges for parliamentarians. Other senators questioned ownership and liquor licensing amid talks of Commonwealth Hostels taking over.
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O'Byrne
Canberra
Kurrajong
Koalas May Reach U S As Export Ban Reconsidered
Sydney report says the State Government is reassessing a ban on exporting koalas to the United States. The San Francisco Zoo sought two koalas but was refused after an Fauna Protection Panel recommendation.
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United States
San Francisco Zoo
Aer
Italian family kidnapped by Algerian nationalists found in good health
Seven women and children of an Italian family kidnapped twelve days ago in Algiers were found safe. Press reports say three men with the family, named Cesaro, are being held.
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Reuter
Cesaro
Mystery Plane False Alarm Off Isle of Wight
London reports a large search by warships lifeboats planes and helicopters for a missing American military aircraft after it was seen on fire near the Isle of Wight. After three hours authorities called it a false alarm and abandoned the intensive search. officials said no civil or military aircraft was missing.
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A.a.p.reuter
Isle of Wight
Casey Firubin Talks Mark Friendly Talks In Broadbeach
Casey and Russian Foreign Minister Firubin held a very friendly three quarter hour discussion in a Broadbeach hotel room. They spoke on diplomatic relations and two other topics including scientific exchange and Australian wool sales. Casey said a joint statement is expected within two days.
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Casey
Firubin
Russia
Menzie
Iraq Accuses Imperialist Agent Behind Mutiny
In London a government spokesman says General Kassem is negotiating with an imperialist agent blamed for a north Iraqi army mutiny. The figure, described as Colonel Iman, is reportedly hiding in Mosul and urged Colonel Shawwaf to raise the revolt. The Bagdad subplot ties to the Baghdad Pact counter subversion committees.
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Kassem
Iraq
Ece
Teles Graph
Mosul
Fakhri
Bagdad
Free Speech For Public Servants Defined By P M
A Prime Minister defined free speech for public servants at a press conference noting it was undesirable for a civil service member to enter political fields. He contrasted the position with Dr Coombs head of the Commonwealth Bank whose annual report may touch on bank operations. He said he had never known Dr Coombs indiscreet.
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Civil Service
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Commonwealth Bank
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A Ibe
Black Knight Rocket Reaches 320 Miles Altitude
At Woomera the second Black Knight ballistic rocket was launched. Minister for Supply Hulme announced the flight reached about 320 miles at peak trajectory. A full instrument package on the rocket and ground provided data.
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