Menzies Overhauls Ministry Roles in Major Reshuffle
Prime Minister Menzies announces a sweeping ministry reshuffle elevating Defence Production and Immigration duties while moving Civil Aviation to Paltridge and Air to be administered with Shipping and Transport. The changes place service portfolios outside Cabinet with Defence remaining a Cabinet member, and Holt heads Immigration before Townley takes on new combined duties.
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Deace Production
McMahon
Holt
BS ‘Iathla
Portolio
Dyrgole Ministry of Air
Civil Aviation
Yenator Paltridge
Air
Korne
Customs and Excise
Navy
O'Sullivan
Executive Council
Halt
Labour
National Service
Immigration
Mr. Menzies
Townley
Mr Townley
Menzies Aaid
Menzies
Paltridge Eas
Civil Aviajon
Davidson
Spooner
Osborne
Department of Art
Night procession clash leaves dead and many wounded
Authorities report a disturbance during a procession when objections to the music sparked violence. Two people were killed and ten injured in the melee. Additional fatalities occurred as gunfire erupted when a vehicle or site opened fire at Hotera, escalating the casualties.
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Quazes More
Ice
Hotera
List of new ministry members and roles
The full list names ministers and their portfolios including Labour and National Service, External Affairs, Defence, National Development, Immigration, Territories, Supply and Defence Production, Primary Industry, Repatriation, Shipping, Civil Aviation, Health, Army, Navy, Air, Works, Social Services, Customs and Excise among others. Notable figures include H Holt, R G Casey, Philp McBride, N O Sullivan, W Spooner, A Townley, Paul Hasluck, Howard Beale, W McMahon, Shane Partridge, D A Cameron, J C Cramer, C W Davidson, F M Osborne, A Fairhall, H S Robertson, N H D Henty.
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Fadden
K.C.M.G
Labour
H. EB
Holt
Kbwen
J. Mi
Cs.lr
R.G Casey
Defence
Philp McBride
K.c.mg
Executive Council
N.o'sullivan
W. H. Spooner
A. G. Townley
Territories
Paul Hasluck
Howard Beale
Q.C
W. McMahon
Dh Cooper
M.B.H
Shane Partridge
Health
D. A. Cameron
C.B.E
Army
J. C. Cramer
Navy
C. W. Davidson
Air
F.M. Osborne
Works
A. Fairhall
Mr. H. 8. Roberton
Customs and Excise
N. H. D. Henty
Australian population record shows 9.43 million total
The Australian population reached 9,427,558 for the year to June with males 4,777,567 and females 4,640,991. The gain of 226,867 included 128,029 natural increase and 91,888 migration. In the June quarter births were 58,502 and deaths 21,140 with state totals listed.
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Commonwealth Statistician
Mr. Carver
Carver
Too many people a concern says Royal Academy leader
Sir Gerald Kelly, past president of Britain's Royal Academy, warns there are far too many people in the world. He adds they eat too much, take up space, and leave too little room for quiet holidays.
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London
Reuter
Gerald Kelly
Britain
Royal Academy
Britons Manacled In Cairo Court
Four manacled Britons faced an Egyptian magistrate in Cairo on spy charge remand decisions. James Zarb and John Stanley involved. Marcon Company of Egypt linked to the case. Swinburn and Pittuck among those taken by truck from the foreigners’ gaol.
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Cairo
Reuter
Marcon Company of
Egypt
James Zarb
John Stanley
Pru
Fal Assurance
Swinburn and Pittuck
Eli Court
Duke to see NT during Australian Olympic visit
The Duke plans an informal four day tour of the Northern Territory while in Australia for the Olympics. He has never visited the region and requested an itinerary to see notable sites, signaling a special interest in local attractions.
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Northern Territory
Australia
Ignates
Labour Leader Silent On Telegram To Tasmania
Labour Leader avoids comment on a Telegram connected to Tasmania. He cited rumours about illness and political manoeuvres aimed at embarrassing opponents. The discussion touched on adjournment and alleged contacts involving Dr. Byatt and various parties, with anxious papers cited as causing concern in the House.
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Tasmania
Tha Killen
Moreton
Ieater
Milen
Frenchman On Shooting Way Through Canal Agreement
A Frenchman discusses a plan described as shooting the canal route and outlines a six point revetment scheme. Authorities review the terms and potential engineering implications for navigation and safety.
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Fathal
Jolene
Welcom
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Olen
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Cady
Hengevald
Mininabde
ACI
Department of Supply
Department of Nations
Frith
Department of National Development
Department of
Bers
Henry
Beale
Australian Atomic Energy Commission
Maratinga
Woomers
Duke
Staten of
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