Labor promises free school books and preschool access
In Brisbane on Wednesday, Labor leader Mr Duggan pledged free text books for all school children and extended preschool education. He accused the state government of underfunding education by at least eight dollars per head and cited rising prices since 1957. He urged price controls, wage adjustments, and reforms including equal pay for equal work, 13 weeks long service leave, and an ombudsman for Queensland.
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ALP Executive Censures Former Member In Australia
Melbourne reports the Victorian Executive of the ALP severely censured Graham Walsh, 34, a former member who resigned in February over the dispute on state aid for private schools. Walsh denounced the proposed dollar a week direct aid as political stupidity in a strong letter to all executive members.
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Prince Charles Visits Papua New Guinea Market and Milne Bay
Prince Charles, accompanied by Geelong Grammar School boys, toured Port Moresby markets and traveled 200 miles to Milne Bay. He briefly piloted a plane en route to Dogura while locals and press noted his royal expectations and restrictions on station access.
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ACT P plate licences discussed by Anthony to Road Safety Council
Anthony submitted a letter to the ACT Road Safety Council regarding P plate licences. Council chairman WH Southwick described the proposed scheme as a major step forward for the territory's driver safety program.
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Indonesia withdraws troops from border talks progress
Manila reports gradual Indonesian troop pullback along the Malaysia border as Foreign Secretary Ramos says leadership aims for a peaceful solution. He urges revival of Maphilindo federation and closer Southeast Asian cooperation while noting Confrontation ended gradually under conditions already discussed.
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Australian PM may visit Britain and United States
The Prime Minister Mr Holt weighs trips to London and Washington to meet British Prime Minister Mr Wilson and President Johnson. Vietnam’s hopeful status could push the tour forward. Australian parliament recess looms, with Budget talks and new licensing schemes on the agenda. A separate incident reports a car stop and a police response in the ACT.
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Britain tightens rules on overseas investment in Australia
Australia faces new British controls on long term private finance as London tests investments for returns over two to three years. Prime Minister links postwar growth to British capital while Treasurer notes constraints are stiff but assessable. Smaller investments under 25 000 pounds are exempt.
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Australia and Britain discuss capital flows and restraint effects
Mr McMahon states Britain will enforce voluntary restraints on investment in response to Australia's request. He notes Britain's new corporation tax may affect UK investment in Australia, with potential capital withdrawals and a shift of funds, while stressing cooperation within the sterling area and the need to balance external burdens with continued Australian growth.
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Mine Under Airstrip Discovered at Ely Airport
Workmen repairing the main runway of Ely Airport found a mine and shells just below the surface. It was not immediately clear if all the ordnance was dangerous or inert.
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Ely
Budget speech signals tighter overseas investment rules
In the House of Commons on Tuesday the Chancellor Mr Callaghan announced limits on British investment in the sterling area. The move is expected to hit Australia hardest. A full summary, commentary, and the Chancellor's overseas investment statement appear on Page 19.
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Canberra Times Evening Edition Section Layouts
The Canberra Times outlines a 40 page issue in four sections. Section 1 covers national and local news plus cables and editorials. Section 2 presents women’s features. Section 3 is a 12 page advertising feature on Monaro Mall and Mother's Day, designed as a lift-out. Section 4 includes television arts leisure, finance, classifieds, and sports.
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Federal seeks 150 million loan to cover larger deficit
Budget deficit action details a request for extra loan funds of 150 million dollars to offset a deficit deemed significantly larger than expected for the current financial year. The note references other items on pages 3, 5, and 6 including Canadian politics, Chinese health reports, and a Democratic candidate in Alabama.
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