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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
May 17, 1963
Page
2
NSW flood victims face a hard winter as MPs debate a national scheme. Anthony claims the opposition seeks a sensible state led plan with federal aid, while McGuren pushes a pound for pound subsidy to curb repeated floods in the Clarence River Valley.
Parliament debates a £8.9 million borrowing to re equip domestic and overseas airlines. Treasurer Holt says £4.9 million funds two Boeing 727s for T A A with delivery late 1964. Proceeds cover aircraft plus a crew training flight simulator.
Qantas official Mr Holt announced a loan with interest under four percent for aircraft finance in the United States. The Department of Civil Aviation runs long term studies on a Canberra airport with Senator Paltridge noting technical nature and turbulence concerns. The Senate debate also discussed purchasing two more Boeing 707-1388 jets by 1965 to raise Qantas frontline fleet to 13, with 11 Boeings, the Commonwealth acting as intermediary.
Senator Turnbull branded Sir Garfield Barwick's policy toward Indonesia as Munich like appeasement during debate on an appropriation bill. He warned East Irian and Papua New Guinea defense, urged stronger spending, and urged Australia not to rely on the US. He also commented on Australia must defend its natives' wishes.
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