New Guinea graduates face budget battle and growth needs
As Mr Hay and colleagues prepare to discuss the Territory of Papua and New Guinea budget in Canberra for 1968 69 they confront scarce funds and a critical shortage of indigenous graduates at the fledgling University of Papua and New Guinea. Only four graduates exist today while 35 qualified students returned to enrol this year amid a shortfall in funding. The Currie Commission urged Commonwealth earmarked support and external examination of plans, but funds remain drawn from the Territory budget amid competing priorities.
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Papua
New Guinea
Hay
Canberra
Papua New Guinea
Papuas New Guinea
University of Papua and
J. J. Gunther
K. Inglis
Inglis
Australia
Barnes
Territories
University Stafe Association
Currie Commission
Thhat
Commonwealth
Australian Universities Commission
Defence budget and F-111 controversy in Australia
Senior defence officials assist Fairhall in preparing a statement for the House on defence costs and projected projects. The opposition focuses on the soaring cost of the F-111 fighter bomber, its controversial selection over TSR-2, and questions about commonality, performance, and the US selection process. Colonel Butterfield defends the F-111, noting strong performance and safety, with delivery due soon to the RAAF.
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Defence
Mr Fairhall
House of Representatives
Fairhall
Howe
RAAF
United States
McNamara
McNamara Ted
General Dynamics
Boeing
Grumman
Senate
Kenneily Sed
USAF
Senator McClellan
Arkansas
Seattle
Australia
Royal Aeronautical Society
Canberra
AL P. Butterfield
Korea
Vietnam
Butterfield
Dynami
Air
Howson
Department of Air
F.C. Sutherland
Pairhall
Australian Costs Rise on F111 Aircraft Program
The analysis shows Australian expenditure on the F111 program climbing from an original 112 million to well over 300 million, amid bids, renegotiations, and added equipment. Officials warn that total costs include spare parts, engines, simulators, runways, maintenance facilities, radar gear, and weapon delivery systems, with the final price uncertain.
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RAAF
USAF
Fairhall
Paris
Barnes Wallis
Vietnam
Thailand
United States
West Germany
Luftwaffe
Hall signals one vote one value clash in SA politics
Our South Australian correspondent interviews Premier Hall who accepts the principle of one vote one value but says practical politics make such reform unlikely. He warns redistributing State electoral boundaries could shift him to the opposite side and notes plans for a state assembly redistribution amid urban rural imbalances.
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Hall
Steele Hall
University of ‘Adelaide
LCL
Universae
Mea Hall
Frank Walsh
Welsh Mid
SA political reform sparks debate on country representation
South Australia Parliament discussion centers on electoral changes and the weight of country votes under a new system. Steele Hall defends press freedom while noting past attempts to alter the 15 year old framework. rural MPs push for safeguards to maintain service to their districts amid potential seat reductions.
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South Australia
Era
Hall
Iy Tench Prooi
Letters Lto The ors Agnostic clerics and true prophets clash
The letter argues that there have always been value prophets and wolves in sheep’s clothing among Christ’s followers. It cites Jesus and Matthew 7 18 and warns that those who call themselves Christians without repentance will hear Christ say depart from me. The writer prays for conversion or removal of such figures from faith communities. Red Hill
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Jesus
Jemua ‘Ehrist
Christ
How Many Believe in God and Angels
Letter from J M Haantens Reid questions the percentage of Australians who still believe in God, a Devil, and angels. He criticizes reliance on personification and parables and suggests modern Italians may be capable of thoughtful ideas without such imagery.
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Jeann Cheiit
Votes and science in Australian politics and public opinion
Don Aitkin argues in a Barton letter that voter indifference to polls masks a broader party struggle. He contends Whitlam faces a fragmented Liberal and Country backlash, with the ALP needing to show governance while intra party battles consume attention.
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David Mutt
Amy
Betty Ie
Whitlam
Thiber
Liberal
Country Party
DLP Votgra
Don Aitkin
Lemmings and the strange chorus of urban legends
A fragmentary note hints at a quirky tale or rumor about a parable named Fay Reid, with sparse references to a person or group and a confusion of phrases suggesting a playful or puzzling local item. The readable bits emphasize a nameship and a curious interaction without clear context.
Melbourne Evening Highlight Sparks Silent Fury
A reader condemns a Melbourne concert featuring the piece titled 4'43\" noting the musicians did not play and only bowed leaving the conductor to conduct silence. The letter praises national sanity and mocks the performance as a breakthrough wedge against modern noisy music.
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Melbourne
Daya
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Selec
Frank Cranston
Bulitrfield
SUSI
Robert Menzies
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Hobart
Townley
Althhough Itill
Legislative Council
Lts
Dunstan
Proché
Menther
Peterborough
Dis
ALP
Thomas
Gouger
Mr Hall
Red Hill
Barton
Lemmings
Fay Reid
Narabundah
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