Changes in the Electoral Act discussed in The Canberra Times
The May article reviews proposed amendments to the Commonwealth Electoral Act and related provisions. It notes the aim to refine redistribution guidelines, including a 20 percent electorate size variance, and assesses the likely impact on gerrymandering favoring the Country Party. It also mentions minor changes to candidate deposits and fines, arguing the reforms are cautious, not drastic.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Commonwealth
Interior
Country Party
Yale Gwyniy
Dar
Singapore
Paiva
alPes
Port Ak
Resbert Meiraies
Saul
Adelaide students turn right as Vietnam vote shocks peers
Adelaide University amid a generational shift with about 40 percent of students supporting conservative views and a large portion opposing the Vietnam War. A survey shows 87 percent Lincoln College Methodist mayoral supporters favor Liberal Party. Students express apathy toward politics, citing exams and scholarships as priorities while conservatives lament shrinking debate and ideological fervor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adelaide
Robert Menzien
Adelaide University
Methodists
Lincoln College
Liberal Party
Ueversity
ANZAM defense ties and shifting arrangements
The piece reviews ANZAM and related security pacts including ANZUS and SEATO, noting Australia New Zealand and the Malayan area cooperation. It details evolving defense planning consultative mechanisms, British Empire links, and the uncertain future of formal treaty status amid regional tensions and post‑colonial changes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Australia
New Zealand
Malaysia
Tme
ANZAM
Anzus Treas
Shgeal
Malaya
Sagadore
Borsies
Hong Kong
Britain
948
Hai
iHetween AK
Ausintli
New Zealaml
Republicans Face Rising Youth Vote and Megalopolis Shift
A 1975 forecast from 31 economists for the National Planning Association outlines a population of 226 million with 26 million African Americans, a shrinking workweek, and rising middle class. It predicts a megalopolis along the Boston to Virginia coast, increased urban concentration, and a new professional middle tier. Young Republicans worry the party must attract the 18–30 demographic to remain viable.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ite
National Planning Association
Centre
Dds
Boston
New York
Washington
Portsmouth
New Hampshire
Virginia
Peter Drucker
Schol
Boont
Letters to the Editor from a Sanity Valley paper
Readers express concern over local governance and community issues. The letters reference the Oil Company, Department, and various residents debating land use, safety, and civic responsibilities while calling for clearer oversight and proactive action by authorities.
Establishment of tusie school Saint Benheady honor
Fragmentary text references a school establishment, mentions Saint Benheady, Canterbury, university halls, and a likely scholarship. Content is unclear with many garbled phrases but indicates a cultural education aim and a potential named figure BERRY L. RICHARDS.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aeshing
Saint Benheady Rave
Cenbeton
Berryl M. Richards
Campheid
Officials host at Government House meetings and meals
The Administrator chaired a Federal Excise Council meeting at Government House yesterday morning. Their Excellencies hosted Mr and Mrs EH Wheeler at a luncheon. In the evening the Administrator and Lady May Abel Smith hosted a dinner at Government House.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Federal Excise Council
Government House
EH. Wheeler
May Abel Simith
Notable historical milestones on a single day
On this day entries recount events from 12% to 1811 including the Royal and Ancient Golf Club founding at St Andrews, Edward Jenner advancing vaccination, Paraguay's independence declaration, the Royal Mint opening, Sir Frank Whittle's jet engine flight, and the proclamation of the State of Israel after the end of the British mandate in Palestine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Te Royal and
St. Andrew
Edward Jennings
Paraguay
Spain
Royal Mint
Idnney
Sir Frank Whittle
Cranwell
Lincolnshire
Palestine
Israel
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Canberra Times
Jhen H. G. Wells
Iain
Mise
Jacqueline Drbdten
Mie Dibden
Sail Mist
Adslante
Ralph Gibson
Tnal
Hompury Arts
Troma
Gibson
Vietnam
Calwall
Waay
Fas
Wgno
Auea
Mivwlenk
Forest Lawn
Centennial Park
Cemenny Pritt
Pany
Spm
Crem
Ion Gan
Tus
Wal
Melbo
University Press
Abe Pain
Sarawak
ANZ AM Patenes
Titan
Austerlin
New Zeisland
Wee Wrew
Fe Anzam
Comannee
Curtisis
Delonge
Cnn
Hrtane
Ymin
Cinberro
Thay
Ganevry
Bridah
New
Ausland
Boil
Patisur
Amiiliey
Imperial General Staff
Canberra
Par East
Defence Committee
New Guinea
Vlmys
Miternan
Pat Gmoney
Pevsbeenel
Jumbie
Rte
Ted
Saint West
United States
Sears
Avestriis
America
Une
Griffith Garage
Wheshel Oil Company
Mme Maria
Cani
Rai
Saleen
Andry
Anne Calla
Etsietie
Matias Murthes
Ieee
Meguiind
Senate
Greer Tran
Weil Hels Gulag
Guur
Salerie
SMITH
Euthin
Tusie
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