National Council backs flat to house shift amid survey findings
The National Council endorses revising housing policy to favor moving renters from flats to houses. It urges temporary flat acceptances for new couples, better transfer rules, and 43 percent of dual or more person households ready to switch to a house, citing noise and design flaws as key complaints across several flat types.
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King's Avenue Bridge Tender Accepted
The tender winner is MR Hornbrook Mc Kenie Clark Pty Ltd for 101,000. The bridge, designed by Maan and Partners and England collaboration, will be supervised by the Department of Works. It will be 891 ft long, with dual arcuated carriageways and concrete piers, linking Canberra’s north and south.
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U S Defence Secretary McElroy Arrives in Canberra
US Secretary for Defence McElroy arrived at Canberra airport yesterday afternoon in a light suit. He met Ambassador William J. Sebald and Minister for Defence Townley. He will begin a short visit to the Snowy River Scheme today.
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Menzies and McElroy Confer on Australia Space and Weapons
Mr McElroy said he had no urgent issues for Australia but could provide information if needed. He praised Australia's reputation in America and noted interest in the Woomera rocket range and potential space shots. He discussed Jindivik and Malkara missiles and said the US could match Soviet military missiles if required.
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Treasury Upholds Tender Limits in Procurement Debate
The Public Service Board proposed raising tender ceilings from £200 to £2,000 to streamline procurement. Cabinet backed no firm rise, inviting a Joint Committee on Public Accounts to review, with reports criticizing the board and recommending a Trade Lint Procedure study for safeguards.
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Stuart Sentence Commuted to Life Imprisonment
Rupert Max Stuart had his death sentence commuted to life with hard labour by the Executive Council at its weekly sitting. The commission had foreshadowed the move during its resumed hearing, with counsel J E Starke, 2 C, preparing the case for Tuesday's inquiry restart.
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