Australian Parliament debate on unemployment and defence plans
In a House of Representatives session McMahon notes a expected rise in April and May registrations with possible June figures. Beaton pressed for direct government aid to country municipalities and public bodies to ease unemployment. Fairbairn discussed TSR2 jet bomber prospects and training limits. Holt urged flood victims to apply to the Taxation Commission for relief, while Calwell pressed on pound devaluation. Pollard apologized for a previous remark. The Snowy Mountains Authority’s future was debated, with calls to study northern Queensland development.
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House of Representatives
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Bendigo
Loan Council
Beaton
Law Council
Department of Labour and National Service
No Effect From Bomb Tests Cited By Minister
The United States and Russian nuclear tests in 1961 and 1962 were said to have caused no ill effects in Australia, according to Health Minister Senator Wade in the Senate. He replied to Senator Cohen’s inquiry about a National Radiation Administration Committee report, noting a 1960 report and that the panel meets at intervals. Meanwhile Senator Mold criticized the RAAF for delaying civil flights at Williamstown Air Base during training, while Senator Arnold noted delays of up to 30 minutes. Senator Paltridge promised to inquire about the training flight timing.
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Australia
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Senate
Cohen
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National Raiation Administration
Mold
Lab Now
RAAF
Williamtown
Commonwealth Centre Stage Two Cost Estimated at £2.56 Million
A House of Representatives report tabled yesterday details stage two costs for Melbourne’s Commonwealth Centre at £2.56 million. The Parliamentary Standing Committee on Public Works urges early occupancy decisions and a comprehensive needs review. It also recommends establishing a government committee to study air conditioning across all Commonwealth buildings. considerations include recruitment staff efficiency and cost, noted as outside the committee’s scope.
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Commonwealth Centre
Melbourne
House of Representatives
Fn Public Works
U K Leaders Cite Nations Not Ready to Join Market
In remarks to Parliament, Sir Robert said Britain has no information supporting early resumption of negotiations on joining the European Economic Community. He noted no British policy favors Commonwealth development as an alternative to EEC entry, calling such claims unsubstantiated.
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House of Representatives
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Lib
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European Economic Community
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Brussels
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FEC
Commonwealth
E.E.C
Tributes in Parliament for New Zealand High Commissioner
Both Houses passed motions expressing deep regret at the death of New Zealand High Commissioner S C Johnston. Prime Minister Sir Robert Menzies lauded him as a splendid and representative of his country a sister Dominion. Leader of the Opposition Calwell praised his quiet sympathy and friendships.
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S.C. Johnston
House of Representatives
Robert Menzies
Calwell
Davidson
Country Party
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