Holt urges Vietcong cannot win in Vietnam battle
Prime Minister Holt told the House he returned from South Vietnam confident the Vietcong could not win though it may take a long time to subdue them. He warned that Southeast Asia is a testing ground for free peoples' resolve against Communist aggression and stressed Australia's security hinges on preventing Southeast Asian fall. He outlined ongoing government Vietnam policy and his Southeast Asia tour in a 36 minute speech.
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Travelogue of the Vietnam war debate in Parliament
The Opposition leader Calwell mocked Holt as he delivered a long travelogue on Vietnam. Holt defended the government’s stance, saying talks with China and South Vietnam aim to regional security while warning against widening the conflict. Daly pressed about conscription and future references, and Sinclair’s team prepared for London talks.
NSW GIO to raise motor insurance rates in country districts
The New South Wales Government Insurance Office plans up to a 20 percent rise in premiums for motor vehicles under hire purchase in country areas from June 1. Private and business car rates face similar increases, while metro rates stay unchanged. GIO chief Mr. R. M. Porter noted country risks are higher and discussed policy implications amid parliamentary scrutiny.
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Files disappear Dr Patterson statement in House
Dr Patterson told the House he left Parliament House about midnight on Wednesday, noting that files had vanished. The remark framed a brief parliamentary exchange as MPs questioned the missing documents and the time of departure.
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Parliament House
Sukarno Snubbed Nomination Triggers Party Clash
In Jakarta amid political turmoil 18 leaders protested a government push to approve council nominees. Allegations of room searches and missing files were raised by opposition and government figures, with calls for intervention and broader security changes.
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Catholic Party
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Snowy chief’s North Australia water drive outlined
Snowy Mountains Authority chief Sir William Hudson urged large scale water development in northern Australia at a Queensland primary producers conference. He cited two thirds of Australia’s water flowing to the sea and said new schemes could boost food production for a growing population.
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Gopal
Liberal leader Grimond denied visa for China visit
Britain’s Liberal Party Leader Mr Grimond was refused a visa for a planned visit to China. The visa rejection came from the Chinese diplomatic mission in London, denying a trip that would have been the first by a British party leader to Peking since 1954.
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Vietnam
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Unclear protest at Madrid university by student union
Fragmentary notes report a late news protest at a Madrid university involving students and an incident with police. The readable fragments reference the student union and alleged power demands, but details and names are obscured by garbled text.
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Madrid
Thursby
Cvap-Renter
Madi
Tuulay
Sudents’ Union
Papers stolen from Dr Patterson’s office amid cabinet report theft
Second MP reports papers taken from room. The confidential Northern Development report prepared under Dr Patterson’s direction was submitted to Cabinet. Six copies reached the Parliamentary Library, one copy later removed from Mr Luchetti’s room. Patterson reported the loss to Speaker McLeay. detectives questioned him and examined blinds in his office. About 20 Labor members attended the House as Patterson read a statement.
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House of Representatives
Labor
Cigarette Price War Spreads to Suburbs
Canberra shops intensify price cuts in a cigarette war with suburban chains G and G Stores Pty Ltd and Goodlands (Canberra) Ltd. G and G match city prices while Goodlands sets its own. Kingston store manager A. Robbie notes rumors of a halt by Saturday but believes the conflict continues. Marcus Clark and Co Ltd manager P G Seaman says stalemate persists as prices stay low.
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Lunch hour change at Canberra Chamber proposal
The Canberra Chamber of Commerce suggests to the Public Service Board that public servants adopt staggered lunch hours. The note appears on page 4 of the issue.
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