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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Oct 21, 1963
Page
15
G Marshall Acton argues against Oliphant's warning by noting Spain's 9 percent growth versus Australia’s 7-8 percent and 4-5 percent typical. He suggests Oliphant’s harsh tone harms the cause and urges focusing on substance over style.
The Australian Broadcasting Commission faces scrutiny over limited independence defined by Parliament and licensed operation. The report argues true impartiality and public accountability matter more than absolute freedom, with critics noting dependence on government and Parliament, while praising impartiality as the essential test of independence.
The piece reviews Anthony Eden’s successor Macmillan, his reforms and Wind of Change, and the party’s post illness path. It notes his leadership, the Salt Salisbury resignation, De Gaulle veto, and Labour-leaning public mood. It predicts a Tory defeat but a party ready for power with change as its ally.
Sir the Australian Broadcasting Commission admitted errors of taste and judgment in its past year. It regrets them but offers no excuse beyond human frailty. The writer argues the confession stems from external judgment and urges stricter adherence to standards to prevent brainwashing. Nora Rellim Downer signs.
Wendy Cosford Reid argues that while parents groups and councils have asked for adding fluoride to the Canberra water, children remain unrepresented and should have a say, noting the public has been consulted but not the kids.
A lawyer explains that birth registration can be remedied after delays under special provisions. If registration is beyond 60 days, a judge may authorize it with declarations from doctors or nurses present at birth. The dialogue covers ages seven years and under, and private, nonpublic processing.
The fair aims to attract US and Soviet space leaders to Theresienwiese with space ships and rocket exhibits. Organizer Emil Maurer expects 40 nations, 5 month run from June 25, 1965, covering aviation rail and energy, with a space needle symbol and five million visitors. Oktoberfest overlaps opening stages, raising scheduling concerns.
The Governor General attended Divine Service at Christ Church Queanbeyan and unveiled a plaque yesterday morning. In the afternoon His Excellency opened the National Convention of Junior Chambers of Commerce in Canberra. Sir Leslie and Lady Rowan remained at Government House.
In 1873 Iwasaki started Mitsubishi shaping a major business empire. After WWII disbandment and bans, Mitsubishi Three firms announced a merger to form Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, reviving the historic name and prewar branding.
Captain James M. Ramsay D S C will take up the senior Royal Australian Navy post in Britain in December with the rank of Commodore, succeeding Rear Admiral O H Becher. Ramsay, a former director of plans, heads to the Imperial Defence College after commanding HMAS Vendetta and serving at the King George V during World War II. Becher returns to lead the Australian Fleet as Flag Officer. Captain Tan Purvis ends his Britain post as Australian Naval Representative.
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