Opposition Leader Accuses Ministers in Question Handling
Mr Calwell told the House of Representatives Ministers discriminated against Opposition members by leaving 26 questions unanswered from February 26 to April 16. He urged Treasurer Holt to answer before adjournment, noting Dr Cairns asked about the Croatian movement. Holt said ministers answer only when research justifies the expense, praising government members' intelligence to research themselves.
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Calwell
House of Repesentatives
Halt
Cairns
Lab
Vic
Mr. Holt
Holt
John MclLeay
Aboriginal Child Abduction Probe Reaches Parliament
Australian authorities opened inquiries into an alleged abduction of a part aboriginal child from Western Australia believed taken to Russia. The issue prompted two parliamentary questions as officials investigated passport cancellations and repatriation possibilities.
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W.A
Russia
House of Representatives
Beazley
Lab
Fremantle
Prime Minister denies talk on Governor General successor
Sir Robert Menzies told Question Time he has not given thought to a successor for Viscount De L’Isle. He noted De L’Isle planned a four year term and said a successor issue would not arise for about 14 months. He would consider any claims from hon. members if raised.
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Robert Menzies
Viscount de L'Isle
Beaton
Lab
Bendigo
Robert
Erior
Lord de L'Isle
Prospective sounding home purchase guidance given
A fragment notes guidance on prospective home purchases. It references (unnamed) advice or statements about assistive help in evaluating properties and mortgage options. The readable text is limited and lacks clear entities or a completed event.
Army to decide on Shoalwater land purchase in Queens
The Department of the Army is expected to announce soon whether to buy land in the Shoalwater area of Central Queens. Minister for the Army Dr Forbes gave assurances today when replying to inquiries.
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Gray
Lab
Capricornia
Forbes
Department of the Army
Shoal Jwater
Queens
Army
Dr. Forbes
House Passes Aid Bill for Government and Independent Schools
The House of Representatives passed the school aid bill after a Labour amendment was defeated 63 to 45. Calwell criticized the measure saying aid totals 11.25 million for secondary schools and Commonwealth scholarships, with 1.45 million for independent schools and 50 million in total government education spending.
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House of Representatives
Calwell
Commonwealth
Hawker De Havilland to Run U S Satellite Station
Hawker De Havilland Australia Pty. Ltd. will operate the satellite tracking facility at Island Lagoon near Woomera. Minister for Supply Fairhall announced the contract after tendering with leading Australian electronics firms. The station serves the United States NASA and was part of the Island Lagoon space project.
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Hawker de Havilland Australia Pty. Ltd
Island Lagoon
Woomera
Fairhall
Australia
National
Areonautics and Space Administration
Island Lagoon Space Station
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