National Gallery plans outlined by Prime Minister
The Prime Minister announced plans to establish a national art gallery in Canberra, with a National Centre including a museum and exhibition hall. The proposal envisions a national collection, a gallery to showcase Australian and international art, and a symbol of Australia’s achievements. A committee was to be formed to consider the proposal, with reports expected next March.
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Wa Mayer Museum
Australia
National’ Gallery
Sy Robert Aline
Sepemben
Ty Vonser
Abe
Cimauttees
Macmillan to visit United States in January
The former Ratish Prime Minister Mr Hava Macmillan would travel to the United States in January for talks and meetings as part of a forthcoming visit.
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Macmillan
Tondon
Ratish
Hava Macmillan
United Sivies Iit Cada
Fragmentary Late News Item With Garbled Text
A badly garbled late news fragment mentions an event or item labeled pent ann cipla and accretion. Readable parts point to a general report with names and specifics obscured by OCR errors. Further context missing prevents a clear summary or identified entities.
WA and Qld irrigations boosted with 68m package
The Federal Government set aside 48 million dollars for the Old irrigation project in Western Australia and up to 20 million for the Emerald project in Queensland. Minister Fairbairn announced the plan in Parliament, while Prime Minister Holt denied it was electioneering. The Old dam is a non repayable grant with an accompanying loan. Emerald funding spans drought relief and irrigation support as part of national water resources.
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Western Australia
Emerald
Queensland
National Development
Fairbairn
House of Representatives
Holt
Senate
Patterson
Lab. Qld
Japan
Faurbaien
Bocayne
Ares
Ares Imanimor
Sisy
Northern Development
Dawson
R. Katier
Labor
Katter
Oppo
Catholic schools protest over ACT placement plan
The ACT Teachers Association issued a two page statement denouncing NSW Education Department plans to place non-System pupils from Catholic schools into government schools in the ACT. The statement urged a deputation to meet Minister for the Interior Mr Nixon to reverse the decision and discussed coordination with NSW and federal authorities on education provision.
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LH. Childs
A A. Bennet
M. Dorman
Act
NSW Teachers Federation
Nsw
Nixon
ACT Betwest
Commonwealth
Interior
NSW Department of Divestion
Tarvin
Saud Pearce
Nicer
Aswici
Tiebrangh
Premier Brand Says Confidence Grows in Western Australia Plan
Western Australia Premier Mr Brand spoke in Caneerra about a valued decision aiding the state. He noted confidence rising in Kununurra as funding enables economic growth. In Canberra, Premier Nicklin joined Prime Minister Hott and welcomed the Ord River and Emerald homes funding. The public reaction marked government progress on water construction.
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Ord
Canberra
Nicklin
Tim Werd
Stia
Orth
Minister reveals buying details in shipping commission report
The Australian Coastal Shipping Commission disclosed 1966 67 business figures showing links between directors and fire brigade and port groups. Minister Freeth told the House that Fleetways Holdings Bell Bros H P Gregory and other firms held directorships and that several commissioners withdrew from relevant contracts. Direct transactions totaled 3170100 with Fleetways and English Electric Co of Australia, while repairs and equipment spares accounted for most payments. The report confirms each commissioner declared holdings and recused themselves from affected deliberations as required by law.
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House of Representatives
Minster For Shipping and Transport
Freett
Haver
Australian Costal Shipping Commission
Australian National Line
Auereall
Gest Fond
Ose
Commission
Charam
Ahis Protheror Williams
Fleetways (Holdings
Ladgg Brother
Mrandell
Freeth
Fleetways
Bell Bros
H. P Gregory
Fleetways Group
Tasmanian Government Railways
Ailough Fleetways Berry Service Ply Ltd
Tasmania
Lhat
Freeth Wald
Australian Coastal Shipping Commission
Australia to form Arts Council as cultural policy unfolds
The Federal Government plans an Australia Council for the Arts as part of a new cultural policy. Holt announced in Parliament the council would advise on performing arts and related activities and work with the Prime Minister's Department. Initially it will focus on performing arts, with potential to broaden into a full umbrella council. Page 23 text of Holt's statement cited.
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Ennes
Ves
Austin
Natvonal
Holt Sat
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Tee Feport
Australia
Holt
House of Representatives
Tieuberhan
Gendex
Rmusic
Hathwad
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Aus~ Wwalian Council For the ‘Arts
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Labor Move On VIP Flight Inquiry Fails In Senate
The Labor Party failed to secure an absolute Senate majority to summon the Secretary for the Department of Air for questions about VIP flights. An urgency motion to compel minister Howson to return to Australia and answer charges was planned, with Prime Minister Holt defending government actions and claiming responsibility for VIP handling.
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Jonathan Gaul
Labor Party
Senate
Department of Air
House
Air
Howson
Austalia
Flighin
Dunlop-international golf tournament opens at Royal Canberra
The Canberra Times golf writer Michael Travis notes Petée Thomson is the man to beat as the Dunlop-international event starts at Royal Canberra. Roman yesterday began practice on the course with lm Brug, maces, and skills highlighted as key.
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Petée Thomson
Royal Canberra
Michael Travis
Canberra Times
Troman
Soviet danger warned ahead of anniversary celebrations
Harrison Salisbury of the New York Times warns that risks are rising in the Soviet Union as domestic and foreign pressures accumulate. Tomorrow on Page 2 Canberra Times will publish Salisbury's in depth examination of Soviet affairs.
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Soviet Union
Harrison Salisbury
New York Times
Canberra
Salisbury
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