A Border War Echoes in Aden Debate
The Canberra Times discusses a small desert clash near Aden in 1964 with British troops facing Nasser backed tribesmen. It argues against widening the fight across the border and questions the cost of holding Aden as a strategic outpost amid shifting Middle East pressures.
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Aden
South Arabian Federation
Yemen
Malaysia
Nasser
Britain
Butler
U.S
East
Dean Rusk
Middle East
Libya
Complex housing grants debated by minister in Parliament
The Minister for Housing Mr Bury asks Parliament to grant wide discretionary power over housing grant applications by young married couples. The scheme’s complexity, noted in his speech, reflects haste behind the election promise and hints at possible overlooked details. He acknowledges a loophole allows minor issues to remain.
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Bury
Gintino
Letters Urge Longer Working Life For Skilled Men
A reader argues for expanding the adult training plan to let aging skilled tradesmen move into sub-professional roles. He notes early career stamina but warns of redundancy after age fifty and suggests using experienced builders to support engineers, extending working life and job security. He cites Canberra engineers’ conference findings and urges government action to widen provisions.
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Conference of Engineers
Canberra
Regardeng
Editor's Note on Typographical Error in Letter
The writer clarifies a typo in yesterday's publication, distancing the claim that attaching weight to certain advice was surely unrealistic and insisting it was unrealistic to attribute excessive weight to the advice. The note cites Edwards Campbell as the signer.
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Edwards
Land policy reply to Northern Territory freehold proposal
A letter from A G Martin of Narrabundah rebuts Professor John Francis of Queens land University on freehold titles for Northern Territory owners. He argues freehold alienates Crown land and gains from public investment belong to the title holder, disputes Darling Downs development evidence, and cautions against treating encouragement as a public gift while urging continued development spending.
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Queensland University
John Francis
Northern Territy Raf
Francis
Calwell
Darling Downs
Northern Territory
King, Ranch
Texas
King Ranch
Not Enough Protection Home Owners And The Law
The article argues Canberra property law heavily favors the Commonwealth, leaving private homeowners with insufficient protection for investments. It calls for independent review, referencing England’s common law roots and the need to balance private and public interests in real estate.
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Canberra
Commonwealth
Law Reform Commission
Australia
England
Canberra leasehold compared with freehold in Australian cities
The article argues Canberra uses a 99 year leasehold under City Area Leases Ordinance, limiting homeowners to tenant status. It contrasts with Melbourne and Sydney freehold ownership, calls for lease renewal rights subject to impartial review, and suggests law reform to balance leasehold value with improvements and land value growth.
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Australia
Federal
Canberra
Commonwealth
Melbourne
Sydney
Canberia
Mb Paentiah Biscks
Russia
Whyalla to Become Major Steel Centre with New Mills
Premier Sir Thomas Playford announced Whyalla's role as a key steel hub for South Australia and Australia. The Broken Hill Proprietary Company and the government plan over £10 million in capacity upgrades including a new larger blast furnace by next June, lifting iron output to 2,450 tons per day and toward 1,000,000 tons annually.
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Whyalla
South Australia
Australia
Thomas Playford
Broken Hill Proprietary Company
Kyalla
Whyalla plans and rail link to boost steel ventures
Sir Thomas outlines feasibility of rolling beams up to 30 in by 104 in and 12 by 12 in columns with Whyalla production, rail connection to mainland, and a £100 million capital cost for the project. A town planning expert notes decentralisation in Adelaide’s suburbs and the rise of major community centres.
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Sir Thomas
America
Britain
Whyalla
Commonwealth
Adelaide
Metropolitan
H. L. Westerman
Government Town Planning Office
Istitute of
Westerman
Trade plan concerns voiced by manufacturing leader
R V Allison of the Association Chambers of Manufacturia said trade plans remain burdensome despite possible mediations and medicines. He warned against relaxing the comprehensive proposals and noted no clear reductions in legislative scope despite discussions with the Attorney General and Mr Snedden.
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Associa
R. V. Allison
Yeterday
Snedden
Parliamentary Record Notes Day’s Debates
Yesterday in Parliament the House discussed financial assistance for a school scheme and dairy bills. The Senate met for questions on health and Aboriginal studies. Both Houses adjourned until next Tuesday.
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Senate
Governor hosts morning reception at Government House
VICE REGAL assists in a morning event at Government House. Governor 3% wrest and His Excellency 2 K Fisk with Dr Paula Gael and Dr H morning attend. The Governor hosted a reception at House yesterday for the Nation.
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Government House
K. Fisk
Paula MH Gael
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