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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

May 11, 1966

Page

2

Calwell attacks undeclared war stance over Vietnam

In Parliament, Mr Calwell rebutted government claims that Australia is entangled in Vietnam through SEATO obligations, calling the war undeclared and unwinnable. He accused the Holt government of seeking to curb Communist China and criticized defense minister Fairhall for chasing political gains.

Calwell House of Representatives Halt Holt Rne Sioge John McLeay Willsia Kent Hughes Lib. Vic Culwell Australia Vietnam SEATO SEATG Vietra China North Menzies Vicheong Lasik Arather Aparly Vietcong Asia Russia Neorer Europe Rollen Carnipl Cole Necliim Calewell North Vietnam Indonesia Anc Caw Fairhall Ca Well Austria Hsueh Hashuck Gov. Bryant Cab Vic Hashicude Frente

Australia faces self-sufficiency in cotton by 1970

Minister Fairbairn said Namoi and Ord River fields could reach full capacity, boosting production from 5,000 to 170,000 bales, with potential to export at world prices. A major Ord Dam costing about 570 million would be needed, requiring full investigation before approval.

Australia Namoi Ord Fairbairn Parliament Fawnain Namo Austrasia Snowy Mountains Authority Namoy United States Rom’ Im Hevier Patterson Tev

China's bomb sets off debate in Australian House

The House of Representatives debated Australia's China policy after reports China had exploded a third nuclear device. External Affairs Minister Hasluck warned of contempt for life and urged restraint, while Opposition leaders accused each other of fearmongering and political maneuvering over hydrogen bomb claims and China's intent.

China Australia House of Representatives Hasluck Wentworth Hosluck Ching Wantworth Susu Dehail Soviet Union Allgpea

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