Agitation In States Growing in Australia Warned Croat Groups
Reports warn of rising agitation from Croatian and Yugoslav groups after violent attacks on migrants. In Sydney a migrant injured and a man lost limbs in a bomb blast, while officials in Melbourne and Perth seek action. Commonwealth Police coordinate inquiries into group activities and past violence to keep migrants safe and prevent political extremist influence.
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Tomishy Lesic
Newtown
Sydney
Marrickle
Melbourne
Hamer
Perth
Croatian National Council
Hasluck
W. M. Rigby
Hurstville
Renshaw
Commonwealth Police
Commonwealth
Australia
Snedden
Cairns
Lab. Yarra
House of Representatives
T Group
Aft
Manly
Government Projects See Large Cost Overruns
A parliamentary exchange reveals two contracts extraordinary cost rises. Kings Avenue Bridge exceeded contract price by £207,541, while Kings Avenue Bridge and Russell Offices stage one faced additional costs due to foundation difficulties and mandatory adjustments. A later stage two cost figure for the Russell Offices remained unavailable as construction continued. Meanwhile 2,000 spectators viewed Australia’s Mirage III jet at Fairbairn airport amid a public display and ministerial demonstrations.
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House of Representatives
J. R. Fraser
Lab
ACT
RSA
Anthony Sid
Kings Avenue Bridge
Russell
Anthony
Australia
Fairbairn
Air
S. Watson
Street Brawl in Canberra Prompts Police Arrest Aim
Canberra police anticipated an early arrest after a Friday night brawl in Lonsdale Street involving about 40 youths from Canberra and Queanbeyan. Windows were smashed as a youth used a timber. investigations continued with several interviews conducted. Police Commissioner Richards vowed to prevent future breaches of the peace.
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Canberra
Lonsdale Street
Queanbeyan
ACT
FE. Richards
Amendment Move Delays Bill On State Aid for Education
The committee plans to push an amendment at the Bill’s second reading to shape the £5 million annual grant for science teaching. About £1,334,000 of the total would go to independent schools, with Labour proposing direct bursaries to students. The amendment faces executive and caucus scrutiny before enactment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atu Joe Porc
Labour Party
Labour Condemns Housing Bill Yet Won't Vote Against It
Labour condemns the housing bill as inequitable yet will not oppose it. Deputy Leader Whitlam critiques the bill for excluding many in need while noting a £750 savings hurdle. He urges lower bank rates and reforms to housing finance to aid prospective buyers and warned hundreds of thousands await first homes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Labour
Whithim
Whitlam
Australia
Mr. Whitlam
NATO Warned Not To Be Smug
Former secretary of state Dean Rusk spoke as honorary chairman at a NATO council session, urging adapt tion of the alliance to evolving European risks while stressing the need for political consultation and continued unity against communist aims.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
NATO
Mr. Rusk
Europe
Free World
Rusk
Religion Has Place in Schools Says Tasmanian Leader
Hobart reports Sir Charles Gairdner defends religion in schools while Tasmanian teachers federation conference opens. Clergy and school heads back religion in education when taught ethically, opposing misuse of science without morals. Canberra discussion notes complexity of religion in schools.
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Hobart
Tasmania
Charles Gairdner
Charles
Canberra
ACT
Teachers’ Association
G. R. Gunning
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Killen
Lib
Moreton
Guardian
John McLeay
Calwell
Dr. Cairns
Astashi
Prime Minister
Bate
Macarthur
Mr. Praser
Kings Avenue
Whitlim
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