Canberra Times Reports Government Lifts TV Interview Ban
The Canberra Times notes speculation about discussions among the Prime Minister and Cabinet before the ban lift on broadcasting the BBC interview with M Georges Bidault. It praises the government for recognizing an error, lifting censorship, and urges view of ABC independence over government interfere.
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Tal
B.G
M. Georges Bidault
B.B.C
Bidaule
Roderick MacFarquhar
Britain
Great Britain
Australia
A.B.C
Australian Broadcasting Commission
ABC
ALBC
Davidson
Not Guilty Verdict Ends Traffic Case For Terry
In a courtroom debate a jury acquits Terry of stealing and illegally driving a car. The judge orders discharge but notes civil action could follow, as a separate suit may still occur if the owner sues Terry for damages despite the acquittal. The mother expresses relief though uncertainty remains. The case hinges on whether a civil court could find Terry more likely driver.
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Anay
Terry
Aly
Mervyn
Tyr Ley
MPs Question Defence Shake Up in Westminster
In Parliament MPs question the sudden amalgamation of Britain's three Service departments into a single Ministry of Defence. The move, announced amid a 1960s style defence debate, lacks a White Paper and forewarning, while MPs split on its timing and likely central control gains.
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Thorneycroft
Britain
Ministry of Defence
Defence
Central Organisation of Defence
Cermire
Mint MiPa
Political Debate and Defence Policy Shifts in Parliament
The article analyzes a censure debate on unemployment and a government tactic to dilute opposition by presenting a broad but thin policy proposal. It notes Mr Thorneycroft and Mr Brown shaping defence themes while Labour protests, highlighting a drift from bipartisan defence to clear government opposition splits.
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M.p.s
Macmillan
House of Commons
Wigandsar
Fohn
Thorneycraft
Hal
Lours
George Brown
Hat Labour
Nix
Labour Party
Britain
Labour
Thomneycroft
Letters multiply the debate over the Bidault ban
A Canberra Letters To The Editor column criticizes the Postmaster General for banning the Bidault interview while noting allied figures and papers share concerns. The writer defends the action as lawful and warns against liberties turning to anarchy, citing press independence and public responsibility.
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Dir
Bidault
A.B.C
France
Austria
OA 5
Algeria
General de Gaulle
P.M.G
Canberra
Thistles Out Of Place Thistles Out Of Place
Landscape improves as acres of thistles and rubbish are removed from Canberra area. Speech celebrates removal while noting only symbolic thistles remain for honours to Australia and Prime Minister D J Hartwell St Marys.
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Canberra
Australia
D. J. Hartwell
ST. Mary's
Good Neighbour Council Thanks And Ceremony Notes
The Good Neighbour Council extends sincere appreciation to volunteers and community members for assisting at the Canberra Jubilee Naturalisation Ceremony on Wednesday March 3. Observers noted participants and spectators valued the decision by applicants and the event’s role in welcoming new citizens.
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Sve
Canberne
Cawthenry
Rusted Road to Fyshwick Prompts City Road Repair Talk
In readable letters to the editor readers condemn the road from Fairbairn Avenue to Fyshwick calling it a rusted track. The piece notes the state creates a bad impression of Canberra and asks when the road will receive proper beauty treatment and repair.
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Fairbwirn Avene
Fyshwick
Queen’s Canberra Tour Delays Block City Streets
Residents faced long waits as streets around Suite Circle and Adelaide Avenue closed for the royal procession. Police and tour organizers restricted access from 6:45 AM to 11:45 AM, delaying commuters and pedestrians seeking Civic Centre access during the Queen’s departure and parade.
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Canberra
Suite Circle N
Adelaide Avene
Deskin
Jonger
Cmd
Weather and migration notes amid winter discussions
Fragmented text reports on sunshine desire, migration, and weather during a winter period. Mentions Australia, Brazil, and Briror with figures like 9% and 95,081, plus a recorded interview snapshot about weather and passage during freeze-up.
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London
Austalia
Briror
Saul
Maren
Australia
Parantit
Admiral Reedy Journeys to Australia for Antarctic Support
The American admiral responsible for United States Antarctic expeditions arrived in Australia traveling from Canberra to Melbourne and Sydney. He will coordinate Antarctic activities with the Department of External Affairs and meet with officials including the United States Ambassador and Naval Support Force leaders during the visit in Canberra and Melbourne.
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United States
Antarctic
Australia
Huik
Aml
James M. Reedy
Ravelling
Snares
Antarctics
Melbourne
Canberra
Sydney
Reedy
Department of External Affine
Amibionwaden
Willigan
Naval Snalf
W. He Harrington
Canherne
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Dawn Searle
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Elizabeth Shepherd
CTC-7
Westminster
Derek Moon
Skybolt
Peter Thorneycroft
Nigel Birch
M.ps
Dubate
Treasury
the Bidault
C. Vrounk
Taner
Alberta Hall
Sawrday
Thistles
Good Neighbour Council
Preahh
Admiral Reeny
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