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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

May 08, 1964

Page

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Plan For Science and Trades Aid For Schools Outlined

The plan provides 5 million pounds annually for state technical education. Sir Robert warned delays for many schools due to programme limits. Labour Party tactics ahead of debate aim to avoid direct vote against private school aid while formulas balance government and non-government funding across states.

Robert Honny Robet Labour Paty Labour Party Sir Robert Commonwealth

Aid For Indonesia in RTA Talks Ambiguous Reuters Note

A Reuters summary notes unclear talks involving Indonesia and Soviet or regional actors. It mentions Mr Ilov and a national economic action, with reference to support and carrying out planned measures. The fragment signals a diplomatic economic discussion without concrete outcomes.

Diak Reuter RTA Ilov Anite

Apprentices Meet Outside Parliament House

A lunch hour gathering of apprentices outside Parliament House drew support from trade union officials. Mr Courtnay, former general secretary of the Plumbers Union, addressed the meeting.

Parliament House Courtnay Lab Darebin Plumbers’ Union

Stop Work On May 20 Protest In Canberra

An ACT wide stop work meeting is set for May 20 in Canberra to protest government plans to train adults as tradesmen and the Federal Arbitration Act penalties. W A Andrews of the ACT Trades and Labour Council announced the action after a special executive meeting. About 10 000 workers from 29 affiliated unions are expected to participate with workers walking off at 11 00 am and returning after lunch.

A.C.T. Trades and Labour Council W. A. Andrews Canberra Andrews

Call For Urgent Law Reforms Supported in A C T

Canberra legal figures back Professor Richardson urging urgent reform in the Australian Capital Territory law system. The A C T Law Society and former magistrates urge a law reform commission while warning against delaying fixes to immediate anomalies. They call for representation on any commission and for rapid implementation of needed ordinances.

Canberra A.C.T. Law Society J. E. Richardson A.C.T Canberra Times Richardson Robert Garran Australian National University A.C.T. Ile C. W. Davyies A.C.T. Law Law Record Commission Attorney- General's Department Law Society Law Reform Commission JD. Button Button Australia

Parcel Bomb Explosion in Sydney Wounds Man

A parcel bomb exploded in Petersham tonight injuring 32 year old Tom Lesic of Newtown. He was struck near John's Street by two men who handed him the parcel and fled. Lesic suffered severe lower limb injuries including a lost leg. two elderly women were hospitalized after shock. Police pursue leads amid possible assassination theory.

Sydney Petersham Tom Lesic King Street Newtown Lesic John's Street Leshc

Australian police contingent to Cyprus led by Inspector Hamilton

Attorney-General Snedden announced the Cyprus mission will be commanded by Inspector J Hamilton of the Commonwealth Police Force. Hamilton, 50 and single, will be raised to superintendent on taking command. he served 25 years in the Queensland police before joining the Commonwealth force.

Snedden Jastin Cyprus J. Hamilton Commonwealth Police Force Hamilton Queensland Common

Mass protest by 300 apprentices over Australian training plan

About 300 apprentices and supporters gathered near Parliament House to oppose new adult training proposals and urged the government to keep the existing apprenticeship system intact. Ten Labour members attended. ministers watched from balconies as petitions were presented to Parliament’s Mr J R Fraser.

Australia Labour Parliament House Labour and National Service McMahon Page Harrison Lab N.S.W Labour Party A.C. T.U A.C.T.U F. Courtnay Lab. Darebin

Prosecution Filed Against Shipping Conference Leader

The Attorney-General seeks pecuniary penalties and an injunction in the High Court of Australia against Mr. M N Speyer, chairman of the Australian and New Zealand Eastern Shipping Conference and agent of China Navigation Company Ltd, over alleged restraint of trade contracts and conspiracy in trade.

Snedden M. N. Speyer Speyer The China Navigation Company Ltd Eee

North Vietnam Warns of Defeat if War Extends North

In Hanoi General Nguyen Giap warns that US imperialists and their lackeys would face a disastrous defeat if they broaden the war into the North. He says the North Vietnamese people and army will punish any infringement on the DRV security, per the Vietnamese Agency report.

Hong Kong P.reuter North Vietnam Nguyen Giap Hanoi South Vietnam Democratic Republic of Vietnam

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P.M Nsw Beiter Munls Victoria Sir Robert Menzies Indonesia J. R. Fraser Lab. A.C.T Fraser A.C.T. Ap Action Against R. Pat Radio Mai Weather
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