Menzies Says He Would Ban Similar Program Again
Prime Minister Sir Robert Menzies declared he would impose another television ban if he believed it could be done effectively. He responded to an urgency motion by A. D. Fraser of Eden-Monaro, who called the Bidault ban peacetime political censorship.
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Robert Menzies
Bidault
A. D. Fraser
Lab
Eden-Monaro
Fraser
Australia
Ofr
Sir Robert
Arogance
Robert
A.B.C
Mr. Peters
Scullin
Lyon
Pensioners march from Parliament House demanding increased pensions
A delegation of pensioners with banners was ordered off the steps of Parliament House yesterday and moved to the lawns. They urged the NSW Old Age and Invalid Pensioners Association to push for immediate pension rises and extended benefits. They met MPs in their electorates and saw Deputy Leader of the Opposition Whitlam.
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Parliament House
N.S.W
Whitlam
Political censorship row rocks Australian parliament
The Senate clashed over a government ban on televising an interview with Georges Bidault. Sir Robert Menzies and Postmaster-General Mr Davidson defended the action as proper, while opponents argued it endangered civil rights and freedom of the ABC. Debate highlighted tensions over media control and allied sensitivities.
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Ana Rivery
Senate
Sir Robert
Mr Davidson
Mi Rraser
A.B.C
Australia
Robert
Bidault Banned From Germany
Bonn reports that Georges Bidault the No 1 anti Gaullist and former French Premier was barred from entering West Germany. He left Munich Monday night for Lisbon and was told to depart the country with discussions of possible South America settling. The Interior Ministry said frontier police would bar entry if he appeared at the border citing foreign policy reasons and the nature of his intended activities.
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Davidson
SEATO
Mr. Haylen
Lab
Parkes
A.B.C
Bonn
A.A P.-Reuter
M. Georges Bidault
West Germany
Att Bidault
Lisbon
Portugal
Bidault
South America
Interior Ministry
Frontier Police
M. Bidault
Jermany
Munich
Bavaria
Canberra milk zones probe sparks price debate
The Canberra manager of Dairy Farmers Co-Operative Milk Company Ltd Mr A W Dive was asked to investigate the Canberra milk controversy. Company general manager Mr C M Barker of Sydney said the move by Canberra vendors to form zones for milk runs would aim to stabilise prices. Critics, including the National Council of Women president Mrs H G McConnell, warn the plan could raise prices and limit housewives milk choice. Bega Operative manager Mr R G Mertin vowed to oppose any unauthorised body dictating to firms and the public.
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Canberra
Dairy Farmers Co-Operative Milk Company Ltd
A. W. Dive
C. M. Barker
Sydney
Dive
National Council of Women, MI
HG. McConnell
Bega
R. G. Mertin
Chamber backs attack on Canberra planning controls
The Chamber of Commerce endorsed the annual report by president R P Greenish amid criticism of the National Capital Development Commission’s growth estimates. Speakers urged understanding of planning problems, supported national housing policy, and praised the report as courageous and bold in spotlighting issues affecting Canberra’s development.
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Chamber of Commerce
R. P. Greenish
National Capital Development Commission
Greenish
Commission
Canberra
Chamber
R. I. McKillop
McKillop
Department of the Inerior
Parliament
R. G. Warren
U K Rail Plan Shocks Nation Reform Drive to Cut Rail Losses
Beeching plan proposes closing 2363 unprofitable stations scrapping 320 services covering 5000 miles and cutting 150000 railway jobs by 1970. Proposes higher fares, closure of most freight depots, but would add luxury expresses and faster goods trains. Government backing sparked protests with Labour warning of battles in Parliament.
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British Railways
London
Britain
Richard Beeching
England
Macmillan
Beeching
Ballater
Balmoral
Aberdeen
Royal Holiday Castle
Scotland
Horsted Keynes
Sussex
Labour Party
Labour
Transport
G. Strauss
Pupils Walk Out At Sankt Annae High In Copenhagen Protest
About 500 pupils left classes at Sankt Annae high school in Copenhagen protesting the outdated and unhealthy building. They told the City Council that even the rats are leaving their school.
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Copenhagen
Tursaay
A.A.P
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ABC
Mr. Fraser
France
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Austra
Tater
Hayden
Ossey
Holt
McEwen
Germany
J. W. Prowse
H. Notoras
N. J. Moir
U.K
Dr. Beeching
British Transport Commission
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