Victorian Labor and Country Party Defeat Anti-Strike Bill
In Melbourne the Victorian Legislative Council rejected the Government’s draft to tighten the Essential Services Act amid a coalition with Labor. MPs argued the bill would empower a hostile executive, threaten parliamentary power, and punish strikers with prison or fines. Protests outside Parliament involved Builders Labourers Federation and Paddy Malone as police formed a cordon.
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Police stop students protest at Nairobi campus
Nairobi authorities permit a one hour student demonstration by University College students marching to the Rhodesia High Commission. Police dispersed the rally after it began, as African nations press for UN action on Rhodesia.
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Government pauses order amid uncertain house separation plan
A late news brief notes government officials delaying a timebound housing separation decision. Details are unclear and source text is fragmented, but the tone implies official pause and ongoing uncertainty regarding the plan and its implementation.
Aeroplane conducts dry run for rainmaking over ACT
A rainmaking aircraft seeded clouds with silver iodide near Canberra airport at 8 am in an experimental operation aboard a CSIRO mission hired by the Department of the Interior. The test aimed to seed a cloud over the ACT catchment, with 187 points recorded for the year so far, compared to the 3 month average.
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Boss Strait oil fields to supply Australia by 1970 says Bolte
Victoria Premier Sir Henry Bolte welcomed new estimates from Fiso RHP showing Boss Strait fields could produce up to 240 000 barrels daily by end of 1970 and begin April 1964 with 10 000 bpd. The plan foresees Marlin, Halibiul, and Kingfish facilities expanding to meet 1969 and 1970 targets, boosting domestic oil share and revenues amid high indigenous crude prices.
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Dogs Shot in Woden After Sheep Attacks
Two dogs were shot on Woden Valley properties after allegedly savaging sheep. A boxer was shot near a dead sheep on a Pearce area lease run by Mr B Champion, a kelpie escaped, and a beagle was destroyed for attacking a $40 ram on Mr C Rimsell’s Hindmarsh Drive property. Over 25 sheep have been killed by dogs in the paddock in recent days.
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Gorton Takes Seat as Stranger Member in House
Applause and laughter marked Prime Minister Gorton’s first entry into the House as the new Higgins representative. After the Speaker announced Harold Molt’s death, Gorton was urged to his seat by the Deputy PM and Treasurer amid political barbs from the Opposition.
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Government Plans Health Cover Review in 1968 Speech
In a brief opening of the 1968 Parliament, Governor General Lord Casey outlined a low-key government plan. The sole new policy is an independent inquiry into medical and hospital benefit funds to potentially improve the national health scheme. No major shifts in defence foreign affairs or national development were announced.
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Australia lays out Vietnam support and regional defence stance
Lord Casey reaffirmed government backing for the Vietnam commitment and outlined departmental rearrangements in health and social services and Aboriginal affairs. No new detail on Commonwealth-State finances or the June defence programme. Britain’s Singapore and Malaysia drawdown discussed, with Australia open to adjusting its regional defence role.
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Parliament opens with Gorton and Whitlam in cordial scene
A friendly exchange marked opening day as the Governor General’s speech opened Parliament. Mr Gorton and Mr Whitlam chatted amiably at the table while spectators gathered to witness the ceremony and the House of Representatives began with the High Court Procedures Bill. Don Freon led cadets at salute as orderly crowds watched from the Royal Military College.
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Kings Hall Hosts Ceremony After Senate Session
In Kings Hall after Blick Red summoned Senate members to the chamber, invited guests watched on television as the RMC band played God Save the Queen. An elderly couple remained seated while others rose, the Governor General and staff leading the way. They later took tea in the courtyard.
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Gold rush resumes on London bullion market
London trading today saw a renewed gold rush as bullion demand surged, signaling the failure of international efforts to curb demand. Heavy buying was reported on the market, with prices and activity noted on Page 3.
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Landslide Kills About 260 in Congo Near Bukavu
About 260 people are reported dead after a landslide swept the Congolese village near Bukavu on Mandiwi Hill Sunday night. The ACP news agency said rescues are nearly impossible and a day of national mourning was declared. Communication difficulties delayed word from Radio Kinshasa.
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Vietnam Inquiry Form Not Finalized by Cabinet
Report notes Federal Cabinet failed to agree yesterday on the form of the inquiry into allegations of torture by Australian soldiers in Vietnam. The piece mentions US Secretary of State Rusk testifying to a Senate committee about preventing Communist domination and shifts in power.
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Soldier steps on Vietcong mine uninjured in Vietnam
Sapper Sonn Browne of the Royal Australian Engineers, Aboriginal member of the Vet Field Squadron, stepped on a Vietcong mine yesterday but escaped unharmed while performing routine mine detection. He hails from the Northern Territory and was in action near Leng Hai when the explosion was dampened by water seeping into the mine.
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Australia faces regional role after British pullout
In Lord Casey's speech the Australian government pledges wider regional cooperation to fill the post‑British vacuum while pursuing home and foreign duties. Papua New Guinea policy targets four years to self determination with 25 million for reconstruction and industry. farm development funds totaling 37 million are proposed. Major legislative moves include Defence Forces Retirement Benefits, workers compensation, and transferable superannuation. A Commonwealth Supreme Court is proposed to ease High Court workloads, with copyright and patent reforms noted.
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Buses for new Belconnen suburbs route 40 announced
New and improved bus services will serve Belconnen suburbs Macquarie Aranda and Melconnen from next Monday. Route 40 will run direct links between Belconnen and the city with increased weekday frequency. The current feeder service via Lyneham at Scrivener Street will be replaced by the new Macquarie Place terminus route.
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Opposition bills propose direct democracy for State Parliaments
The Federal Opposition gave notice of a bill to amend the Constitution to require that State Parliaments be elected directly by the people. Senator Murphy said he would seek leave to introduce the hall today. Professor Geoffrey Sawer warned the proposal would challenge constitutional provisions and that a Commonwealth amendment would be unlikely.
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Australian Mammal University
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