Concorde runway length debated amid seagull fears
In the Senate Paltridge defended an 8500 foot runway with a 500 foot overrun for Kingsford Smith, noting aircraft like the Concorde could be supported and dismissing sabotage claims after a Rutherford crash. He urged action over seagull attractants near the airport and discussed jetport prospects and Moonie oil stockpiling.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paltridge
Qantas
Parliamentary
Public Works Committee
McClelland
Rutherford
Minister Plans Caution on Hospital Contributions Fund Benefits
Health Minister Senator Wade said he would not approve raising H C F benefits until an audited balance sheet of operations is seen. Responding to criticism from Senator Ormonde, Wade indicated a willingness to extend benefits but insisted on cost containment for contributors until financial statements are provided.
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Wade
Ormonde
Lab
N.S.W
H.C.F
W. R. Harrop
Qantas Board Reappoints Two Directors for Three Years
Federal Cabinet reappointed two Qantas Empire Airways Limited directors for another three year term. R. R. Law-Smith remains vice-chairman and director since 1457 1461. Sir Roland Wilson, Treasury secretary, continues as director since 1954.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Federal Cabinet
Qantas Empire Airways Limited
R. R. Law- Smith
Roland Wilson
Law-Smith
Qantas
the Treasury
External Exams To Decide Scholarships
Senator Gorton outlined a Commonwealth plan to award scholarships across states with a two part subsidy. Parents receive £100 per student for the last two years of secondary schooling while students get up to £100 for fees and books. NSW faces a six year curriculum shift and will use a special end of 1964 exam for four year students. future NSW scholarships will hinge on the new school certificate exam. Facilities allow other non bonded scholarships if merit based and common to all competitiors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gorton
Senate
Commonwealth
Robert Menzies
House of Representatives
N.S.W
A.C.T
Victoria
Queensland
South Australia
Northern Territory
Tasmania
New South Wales
N.S.W. Education Department
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McKellar
Ns.w
Hanklesman
Department of Civil Aviation Nd
Partridge
Kingsford Smith Airport
Sydney
Maitland
Senator McClelland
Hay
Senator Murphy
Ne. N.S.W
St Hay
Moonie
Brisbane
National Development
William Spooner
William
Walter Cooper
Walter
Pakistan
Bis
Wood
Union Oil Company
The
Senator Gorton i
Jersey
Bega Co-operative Society Ltd
Mildura Street
Griffith
F.C.A
Canberra
Victa
P.M.G
Victa Telecommunications CO. Pty. Ltd
P.D
Canberra City
Act
Peer Rae
HASS
Paris
Eekly
Eric Anderson
JUNO
Australia
Ray
Jardine Street
Kingston
Petrie Street Civic
Monaro ST
Queanbeyan
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