Expansion Tied To Resources
In Sydney and Canberra figures from leaders of primary producers and commercial groups back Dr Coombs in urging economic restraint. Holt signals a mid year review with a steady growth aim, noting rising employment and farm incomes. Industry voices call Coombs’ warning timely and well founded amid calls for restraint to maintain stability.
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Sydney
Coombs
Canberra
Holt
House of Representatives
Cairns
Lilley
Hemaay Peste Tay
United Farmers’ and Woolgrowers’ Association
A. R. Johnson
Dr. Coombs
Australia
New South Wales Chamber of Manufactures
le W N. Cate
Amely
Ely
Repal Fiinters Association
J. Cyeiin
Coasts Sty
Seyrselydy
Aveitalian Bankers’ Association
Roo, Abercrombie
Wavalgrowers and Graziers’ Council
M. T. J. Bull
No minister chosen for ambassador to Washington
Prime Minister Sir Robert Menzies told Cabinet he could not appoint a senior Minister as Australian Ambassador to Washington. He indicated the post would go to a senior career officer from the Department of External Affairs or another suitable sphere.
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Robert Menzies
Washington
Robert
Weld
Wendicaary
Department of External Affairs
Snowy Tunnel Contract Awarded to International Joint Venture
A group of Australian, Canadian and American interests won a 4 071 099 pound contract for the Jindabyne Island Bend tunnel, part of the Snowy Mountain scheme. Monier McNamara Hardeman secured the tender three percent below the Snowy authorities estimate. completion of the Jindabyne project is slated for 1968 with dam, pumping station and pressure pipeline still to be built.
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Jindabyne Island Bend
Snowy Mountain
National Development
William Spooner
Monier - McNamara - Hardeman
Snowy
Connmtains
Anithemis
Jindaberne
Lake Fucumbbene
National Capital Plan for Canberra Racecourse Access
The National Capital Development Commission informs the ACT Advisors Council of a new road to improve access to the Canberra racecourse and showground. The proposal includes a route from the Barton Highway to the racecourse and shows ground with planned widening of the federal Highway from the Sass turn-off to the racecourse and a round turn at Flemington Road.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Capital Development Commission
A.C.T. Advisors Council
Canberra
Barton Highway
Afl
Wiha
Flemington Road
U N Police To Start Monday In Cyprus Mission
The United Nations police unit, led by Superintendent James Hamilton, will begin duties in Cyprus after arrival. They will liaise with local police, patrol, and possibly conduct independent investigations under Australian government oversight. The force, to serve up to 12 months, will use local vehicles. Browning automatics may be issued. Hamilton praises recruiting quality and recalls a historic fingerprinting operation by his early career.
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Canberra
Laurie Connolly
John Vandenburg
Commonwealth Police Force
Nicosia
United Nations
Inset
J. Hamilton
Cyprus
Commonwealth Police
Commissioner of
Whitrod
James Hamilton
Huw
Bamilton
Cypres
Gyani
U.N
Hamilton
Queensland
Laos Conflict Deepens as Viet Cong Press Lao and Vietnam
Reports from Saigon and Washington describe a rainy season offensive by Communist forces in Laos. Government troops and reinforcements faced heavy ground fire while Pathet Lao advances threatened Ban Khong and Muong Phanh. Western officials noted airlift losses and a European response linking Laos to broader Indo China crisis.
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New York
Saigon
Kong le
Ban Khong
Muong Phanh
Pathet Lao
Paris
Laos
Vietnam
London
Big Protest Meeting In Canberra Over Training Proposals
Canberra protests focus on plans to train adults as tradesmen and on penalties in the arbitration act. Trade council leaders say they may coordinate with shop assistants and the union, while transport workers hold a separate halt from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. to minimize disruption. Apprentices warned that joining stoppages could endanger their indentures and suspend training.
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A.C.T. Trades and Labour Council
W. A. Andrews
M. Tully
FE. I) Dea
Camberra
Gosse Park
N.S.W
Boland
Newcastle
Opposition to Snedden Deputy Motion Debated in Parliament
The Australian House of Representatives will debate an Opposition motion of no confidence in Attorney-General Snedden today. Leader Calwell gave notice yesterday. debate follows a claim he misled Parliament and cites a Tribune report. The motion marks a rare challenge against a minister.
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Snedden
House of Representatives
Calwell
Holt
Labour
Tribune
J. F. Cairns
Cairns
Ralph Gibson
Dr. Cairns
Gibson
Australia
Parliamentary
Labour Party
Smedden
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Eld EI
Ocean Island
Nauru
Britain
Hasluck
United States
SEATO
Geneva Control Commission
Pia Weather
Ral Sport
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