Parliament Salary Increases Spark Public Debate
Canberra reports show government proposing raises for MPs from 7 750 to 9 500 a year, with Prime Minister Gorton backing Legislation 19. Critics say lacks justification and a rational basis, while backbencher Edward St John campaigns for wage justice and broader reform before further rises.
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Australia
Gorton
Henry Bolle
Commonwealth
Edward St. John Hias
St. John
United States
Han
Ministers and their shares in government ethics debate
A discussion based on Hasluck’s view argues ministers should have no financial stake in decisions. Victoria allows directors to retain roles, risking public confidence. The proposed remedy: divest or place holdings in trustees, plus mandatory disclosure of interests to Cabinet, to maintain impartial judgment and public trust.
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Australia
Hasluck
Robert Garrap
Hashicki
Siwe
Victoria
Fils
Robert Menzies
Choosing a Pope for the Future of the Church
A long contemplation of how the papacy might evolve after Vatican II. The piece weighs reforms, decentralization, and the need for a pope who blends scholarly insight with practical leadership and openness to media, dialogue with other faiths, and global realities. It names possible candidates and stresses electoral reform.
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Synod of Bishops
Ant
Gime
Paul VI
Paul
John XII
Vatican 17
Uilise
Iai
Curia
Vatican
Jook
Asia
Africa
Mhuch
Cabos
Alberto Cavallari
Cassie
Ocesan
Bamied Christan i
College of Cardinals
Peter i
Ecclesiax Healy
Syonens
Belgic
Heal Jan
Weiter
Cenan
England
Urhage
Augustine
Genial
Flcnible
Understanding Arch
Fulton Sheen
USA
Alling Pletherlands
Fermen
Leger
Canada
Tose Pires
Begzil
Latin Americas
Chiron
Melbourne Premier Faces New Budget Pressures
Shrewd observers in Melbourne see Premier Sir Henry Bolte under fire as the Board of Works moves under a State Minister while wage rises for State employees, teachers, and ministers explode costs. The government pushes legislation amid party friction, Election-year dynamics, and looming public service claims.
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Melbourne
Strand
Spring Street
Melbourne and Metropolitan Board of Works
Fefussl
Sir Henry
Henry More
Board of Works
State Electricity Commission
Treasuy
Victoria
Wattle Gully
Chewion
Castlemaine
Henry
Public Accounts
A. W. Taylor
Public Service Board
F. B. Cahill
Turner case sparks heated debate on justice and politics
Public discourse roils over the Turner case with critics arguing for clarity of crime definitions while defending due process. The exchange highlights tensions between wartime memory, calls for law reform, and accountability of leaders amid controversial ministerial remarks.
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Sir ‘Turner
Sit Turner
Turner
Hugh
PMs Pay Rise Debate and Military Spending Sparks Strain
Fragmentary OCR yields a political scene with mentions of a pay rise for the prime minister, military expenditures including gunboats, and defense responses. The text also references aircraft and taxation, indicating fiscal pressure and a high-stakes policy debate. Names and clear dates are unclear due to garbled source.
Paris talks attitude in Parliament defence minister quote
Defence Minister quotes in Parliament on November 19 praising South Vietnam participation in peace talks. The record notes the government’s stance and expresses guarded approval of South Vietnamese cooperation, attributed to Geoffrey Farbairn Forrest.
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South Vietnam
Geoffrey Farbairn Forrest
Fraser and Walsh disputes in Canberra Times letters
Amos McVeigh of Watson criticizes a letter to the editor about Fraser and Walsh and the ALP. He notes petitions signed by Liberal supporters and the need for full address details for publication, urging careful attribution and witnesses. He questions the usefulness of circulating petitions and asks for responsible reporting and proper signatures.
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Canberra Times
Liberal Party
Andree
Amos McVeigh
Vicereg al Governor General Arrives Canberra After Sydney Visit
The Governor General Som Casey and Lady Casey returned to Government House Canberra from Sydney yesterday morning. Last night they were guests of members of the Australasian Institute Mining and Metallurgy at the MF and Mrs M J Wir Profinnave arrived at
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Som Casey
Lady Caney
Goverment House
Canberra
Sydney
Australasian
Institute Mining and Metallurgy
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