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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
May 18, 1966
Page
5
In Sydney on Tuesday church groups launched a campaign against the government proposal to allow open hotels on Sundays. The move, now before the State Cabinet, has sparked security concerns and intensified opposition from religious circles.
Melbourne report shows Rev Dr D. Merritt stating at the fourth national conference of the Australian Council of Social Service that immigrant families often face shattered structures in Australia. He noted immigrant youth arrive under adult direction and face family disruption.
Sydney reports quote NSW Agriculture Minister Chaffey criticizing the dairy industry for failing to promote the value of its products. He urges improved farming methods, church and temperance alignment, and wider government support, including hotel policy debates and youth education impacts on industry vitality.
Salinger warned that a U S pullout from Vietnam could trigger a wider conflict in Thailand and Laos and prolong the war into the century. He cited militant activity and alleged government infiltrations in northeast Thailand as signs of broader regional danger.
Boundary changes hearing opened in Sydney with Labor and other parties objecting to proposed redistributions. The Electoral Commission heard objections from several representatives including McPonnell and Sirreyun Cenera Me Cew as the process extended to disputed sections. the session continued with more objections expected.
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