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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Oct 24, 1958

Page

4

Western Australia native citizenship bill blocked in parliament

In Perth the debate over a native citizenship bill stalled after hours of speech. Lib member J M A Cunningham argued against a rapid transition from stone age to atomic age, criticizing the change as inhumane. Albert Namatjira’s relocation was cited as a disgraceful outcome.

Perth Thursasy J. M.A. Cunningham Lib Albert Namatjira

Citizenship Council debate on native welfare funding

A discussion notes the Citizenship Council efforts to aid Australian natives with funds to improve living standards. The speaker asserts government will persist in working to enhance the natives' lot, contrasting with prior inaction.

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