Drought worries amid mixed weather across Australian states
Monday May 20 1967 Australian states face a dry season with warnings against overstating drought. NSW reports dairy drop and delayed wheat sowings while Victoria notes hand feeding in pastoral areas. SA shows reduced dairy output, Queensland similar conditions. overall reserves of fodder exist but water supply is precarious in some localities. Experts urge balanced rural industry outlook and careful stock management.
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Australian
New South Wales
Victoria
South Australia
Queensland
Australia
Level of Employment Stability Amid Seasonal Factors
The labor minister notes seasonal factors influence demand with fruit picking and rural work easing unemployment. Commonwealth Employment Service registrations declined from 21,721 on March 29 to 20,680 by April 28, while 15,453 recipients received unemployment benefits on April 30. Regional figures show drops and gains across Victoria and New South Wales, including Melbourne, Geelong, Ballarat, Bendigo, and Wangaratta.
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Hoht
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Lithgow
Lismore
Cessnock
Holt
Victor
Waa
Melbourne
Geelong
Ballarat
Bendigo
Wangaratta
Letters to the Editor blame hotel rates in Canberra rise
A reader letter complains that Canberra hotels charge high rates, citing a scheme of 8 for adults and 10 for children, leading to a married man with a wife and three children being unable to afford a stay. The writer labels the situation as unfair and urgent.
Australian health delegates win roles at World Health Assembly
At the United Nations World Health Organization assembly in London and Geneva Australian officials received top roles. Dr Cameron was elected one of two vice-presidents, Dr Metcalfe chairs the Assembly's technical discussion group, and Australia joins the executive board.
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United Nations World Health Organisation
Australia
Australan
Cameron
London
Assembly
A. J. Metcalfe
Commonwealth
Organisation
Cameron Teatd
Metcalfe
B. Matheson
United Kingdon
Geneva
Manent Auchanan Seed
United Nations
UK Accused Segregation Controversy Reported
A Capetown dateline reports on accusations of segregation within the United Kingdom context. The fragment notes mentions a trial or inquiry and references Reuters and AAP reporting from Sunday with unclear specifics.
Diem Proves To Be Strong Man
A retrospective on Ngo Dinh Diem highlighting his 1950s rise, anti communist stance, and consolidation of power in Vietnam. It notes his proclamation of the republic, calls for solidarity with Western democracies, and efforts to rebuild the country through resettlement of refugees, economic plans, and state administration.
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Diem
Republic
Nia
Dang Sroun
Atm Fea
Arris
Rome
Nice
Vietnam
Diem Uaithe Man
Viet ‘Nam
Town Planning Consultant To Arrive In June
Sy Wilnam Holford, professor of town planning at the University of London, is due in Australia on June 10 to review the Burley Griffin design for Canberra. Minister for the Interior Fairhall announced the commission and expected a balanced town programme as part of the Canberra Plan first presented in 1925. The report will assess strengths and deficiencies, guiding future development.
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Sy Wilnam Holford
University of London
Australia
Holford
Canberra
Fairhall
William Wold
Pairhall
Wooifield
Tea import controls urged to be lifted
A UK Taxpayers Association official A. Lindell argues that tea import restrictions should end to foster competition and reduce government reliance on bureaucratic jobs. He asserts controls benefit bureaucrats and hinder tea equity, calling government actions brakes on prosperity.
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Bydnee
Bulcay
UK Taxpayers’ Association
Bindell
Lindell
Free Market Urged For Southeast Asia Market Idea
A report suggests Southeast Asian nations form an open market on the model of Europe to boost regional trade. Officials argue a free market could raise investment and integration across the region, with proposals under study by economic leaders.
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South-East Asia
Rise in Hostel Tariffs Sparks Discontent in Canberra
The Department of Home Affairs announces a wage led tariff hike for hotels and hostels in Canberra starting Monday week. Adults pay 2/6 weekly and children 1/9, with higher rates at major hotels like Acton. Some venues drop room service on weekends, leaving quarters unserviced Friday through Monday, provoking backlash from social committees and residents. The department notes about 1,200 to 1,300 regulated hostels exist in Canberra.
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Cenberra
Aerie
Farity
Acton
Questa
Department of the Thterior
Canbera
New Migraine Drug Shows Quick Relief at Kenmore
A experiment at Kenmore State Mental Hospital Goulburn tests No 6140 RI under Dr David R Morgan the new drug provides rapid relief from migraine symptoms within hours though not yet widely available in Australia and still in experimental stage
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Bydney
Kenmore
Goulburn
David R. Morgan
Kesmore
Morg
Australia
Chemist Creates Scents To Scare Animals
Dr. Herbert Hilderbrandt built a catalog of over 150 synthetic scents and a strong cherry aroma aimed at repelling wildlife. He notes human affinity and a special blossom fragrance as the most effective repellents, with tests including porcupines near Dr. Gernot Zilli’s farm in Scott Village, Canada. A U S firm showed interest in using scents per insulation protection requests.
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Hilderbrandt
Gernot Zilli
Gcotch Village
Hants County
Canada
United States
Hae
Aki Many
Nathrepiat
Bers
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