Cabinet Study Decimal Changeover Report In Parliament
In the House of Representatives Mr Hall said a Cabinet committee had studied aspects of Australia’s decimal currency changeover. Preparations include coin naming and machine replacement costs. Ministers expect an early Cabinet decision and a definite policy course. The defence and employment questions were also noted with promises of statements and measures. An Australian ambassador to the United Nations will be appointed soon.
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Australia
Holt
South Africa
United Kingdom
New Zealand
Defence
Townley
J D. Jess
la Trobe
Police Ready for Protest Outside Parliament House
Extra police were stationed outside Parliament House after a report that students would demo against the U.S. naval communications base. The force waited two hours then left, inspector B B Rochford saying a reliable source warned of a possible demonstration.
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Exports Restricted: McEwen Reports on Trade Leverage
The Minister for Trade said about 700 Australian firms had entered export restricting agreements with overseas companies. He noted 1,500 overseas firms license Australian manufacturers. Renewal talks on the Japanese trade treaty with Australia were under way and not expected to be concluded soon.
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McEwen
Ward
Lab
East Sydney
Australia
J. Allan
C.P. Gwydir
Australia Sees Net Inflow of New Zealand Arrivals
The Minister for Immigration Mr Downer replied to Mr Ward that in six years since 1957 Australia received 26,117 arrivals from New Zealand but 3,701 had left Australia for New Zealand.
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Ward
Australia
New Zealand
Natives Visit Parliament in Canberra for Study
A group of 17 natives from Papua and New Guinea arrived in Canberra to study government institutions. The delegation includes three Territory Legislative Council members and 11 presidents or past-presidents of national or local councils. They will stay three weeks and attend sessions of the House of Representatives.
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Papua
New Guinea
Canberra
House of Representatives
Territory Legislative Council
Bath
No Alliance With Malaya Mentioned by Australian Official
Sir Garfield stated Australia would not commit forces to defend the Malaysia Federation without government approval. He noted Malaya’s Asia position makes its security important to Australia. He asked Mr Chaney to place the question on notice for a fuller reply.
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Malaya
Asia
Australia
Garfield
Mr. Chaney
Government Aid To Boost Home Building
Mr Holt told the House of Representatives that over 90,000 homes would be built in Australia this year under the Commonwealth State Housing Agreement. He cited January and February approvals higher by 13 percent and outlined government measures to lift housing expenditure to 97.5 million pounds, with the Banking Corporation planning 55 million pounds in housing loans. The debate was adjourned.
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Australia
Bs Holt
Representa Esterdy
Mr Holt
Holt
Commonwealth
Commonwealth Banking Corporation
Attempted break-in at Ainslie Public School safe
Police investigate a tampered safe at Ainslie Public School after the principal found it altered yesterday morning. The safe held that day’s tuck shop proceeds.
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Ainslie Public School
Housing Investment Review Regularly Studied by Government
The Commonwealth Government reviews the impact of the seventy thirty arrangement in housing finance. Treasurer Holt, speaking during the Loan Housing Bill debate, said 70 percent of lending institutions funds must be in government securities and 30 percent in housing. He noted talks with private savings banks gathered views and any difficulties in housing lending.
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Holt
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