Liberal opposition grows to Trade Practices Bill debate
In a lengthy session on the Trade Practices Bill with new amendments, only one of five Liberal speakers voiced full support. Three Liberals, Haworth Buchano Whitthar, opposed the measure, with Haworth criticizing the Attorney General Snedden for failing to justify its provisions and accusing him of contempt.
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Canberra water price hike to take effect soon
Canberra will raise basic water charges from January 1 with a schedule starting at £8 for the first 12,000 gallons. The plan, pushed by Liberals, faces political debate as council and state actions shape the bill's rollout.
Power sabotage hits Kitwe and Rhodesia strike disrupts rail
Saboteurs cut power 27 miles south of Kitwe causing a 24 hour outage. Zambia's Kenneth Kaunda's office reports lines damaged and police investigating. Rhodesia's governor discusses government response as racial tensions and rail traffic disruption widen.
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Holidays declare closures across establishments after Findlay decision
The officials and unions discuss vacancies and public holidays following Mr Findlay’s ruling. Many shops and private employers plan to close from December 28 to December 29 and again from December 25 to January 3. Public offices and some services will observe the extended holiday period as unions push for uniform time off.
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Investigation into Mutual Life and Citizens Assurance Company
The Commonwealth Insurance Commissioner Mr S Caffin will hold a formal investigation into the investment procedures of the Mutual Life and Citizens Assurance Company Ltd. The Treasurer Mr Holt announced the powers of Division Seven to probe the company’s business and demand information. The inquiry expands to holidays and New Year days, with the commissioner authorized to act under the Building Workers Industrial Act 1945/61 if needed.
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Enterprise takes station off coast of Vietnam
The Enterprise joined the US 7th Fleet on November 24 marking the first deployment of a nuclear surface ship to the western Pacific. Accompanied by the nuclear powered guided missile frigate Bainbridge, the carrier joins daily air strikes on North Vietnam from Yankee Station as Allied forces bolster South Vietnam.
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Aborigines press for referendum amendment support
A delegation led by Mrs K Walker and others plans to visit Canberra on Tuesday to urge MPs to back an amendment to Section 1 26 of the Constitution in May's referendum. The group seeks Commonwealth power to legislate for Aboriginal rights, challenging state discrimination limits.
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No tax talks yet in parliament on stamp duties
Details of proposed stamp duty charges were not yet worked out for discussion. Holt told Parliament yesterday that proposals remained unclear and could not be debated.
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25 Years Ago in Canberra Community Highlights
Speculation on who would have name on foundation stone for Canberra Community Hospital. Post-war revival saw Canberra Forestry School reopen with record student entry. Noel Coward attended Albert Hall. Red Cross funds supported. Remarks on retiring superintendent and wind and radiation station details amid community events and plans.
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