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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
May 16, 1968
Page
4
British Minister for External Affairs H Musluck said talks in Kuala Lumpur next month would discuss Britain’s planned withdrawal from Southeast Asia. He told Representatives the talks would cover UK future role and regional developments with Malaysia Singapore Britain New Zealand and Australia.
In Parliament Australian casualty figures were questioned after a Northese battalion attacked a fire support base in Bien How Province. MPs pressed Prime Minister Gorton on why initial press releases claimed light casualties while senators cited detailed reports and ongoing debates over defence policy and transparency.
Prime Minister Gorton defended retaining the Australian flag with the Union Jack, rejecting calls to delete it. NSW MP Rate urged inscribing the Southern Cross, arguing past British benefits and shared wartime ties. Gorton cited Australians dying in Vietnam and solidarity with Britain, insisting the flag remains a symbol of national pride.
The Minister for National Development, Fairbairn, announced legislation for loans and grants totalling 48.18 million dollars for Ord River irrigation stage two in Western Australia and 47 million dollars to Tasmania for a hydroelectric development accelerated program. The package aims to fund storage, river diversion, and power facilities, including the Derwent and Mersey Forth regions, with a 120 megawatt station and irrigation works to serve 150,000 acres.
The Australian Medical Association will convene a committee meeting this month to discuss a new approach to venereal disease control. Minister Dr Forbes will lead the discussion on health policy and the issue in Parliament.
Mr Gibbs asks progress on venereal disease in Australia and NZ lamb shipments. Dr Forbes referred to the Australian National Health and Medical Research Council committee report. AMA and government bodies discuss possible safeguards and industry impact.
In a House of Representatives discussion the Government considered changes to the Snowy Mountains Authority head office location. Minister for National Development Mr Fairharie and MP Mr Munea of Eden Manira spoke on the issue amid ongoing scrutiny.
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