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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Nov 05, 1963
Page
12
In this letter the writer challenges the new road rule for double carriageways asking how a driver can tell if a give way sign exists and whether stationary vehicles at roundabouts from intersecting streets are turning or simply approaching. The author argues such diagrams fail to clarify and urges caution as the sole rule.
Australia debates coastwise oil carriage as domestic oil begins. Australian-built tankers under protection, duty-free imports vs costs to consumers spark dispute between oil and coal interests. Advocates urge Australian crews and ships, while critics warn against higher prices and reliance on overseas tonnage.
Nehru faces fatigue and rising criticism as India's development drive stretches on. Population growth and limited per capita gains dampen the economic surge, with foreign aid and reserves testing stability. Within the Congress Party, succession bids by Morarji Desai and Lal Bahadur Shastri intensify, while Mrs. Indira Gandhi emerges as the pivotal confidant and domestic figure shaping the premier's public life.
Griffith warns readers about door to door salesmen in Canberra Cooma area promising free encyclopaedias as part of a 10-year promotional campaign. The tactic can lead to charges exceeding £200, urging careful price checks against reputable family reference works from retail outlets priced as low as £2.10.
Fred Strutt argues against double standards in race policy comparing Australia with South Africa. He notes proponents of white supremacy denounce other groups while demanding white dominance at home and questions Aboriginal progress in education housing and citizenship. He insists true equality requires housing, education, and full rights for Aborigines before criticizing South African policy.
Production of food grains rose from zero to huge yet uneven levels, India imported wheat and rice to meet needs while the Himalayan border dispute with China damaged Natal Nehru era policy. A firestone admin of Ching sought favor with the Communist regime. Territorial issues carry little direct value but strategic importance, diverting funds from development to defence. Chief Minister KK Kamarai proposes Congress leaders resign from political posts in Madras.
Canada studies shining wheat in pipeline capsules to move via pipelines from Alberta. Scientists at Research Line propose capsules travel through pipes then be separated at destination by washing with water into tanks. If successful, farmers could ship grain year round reducing storage costs.
Fictoria faces a heated clash over on-the-spot traffic fines as the Lower House passes to a second reading amid Labour and Country Party opposition. Government eyes minor revisions to placate rivals while concerns rise about police powers and court bypass. Prime figures include Sir Merbert Hyland, Mr Ry ish, and Mr Ansett amid disputes over a reservoir site and public funding.
A nomadic Papuan group, once wanderers for many years from Mayjul Tskandabans southeast of Port Moresby, has settled on 25 acres of land about 10 miles from their new village. District officer D. Marsh says they are farming communally, planning to wait for their crops to produce, and have formed a local government ward to manage their staple foods and new settlement.
The Governor attended a reception at Government House Melbourne yesterday. Excellency later hosted a dinner party in Melbourne with the Governor of South Australia and Bastyan present.
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