Canberra impressions and the dream of a national university
A reflective piece contrasts Canberra's early 20th century beginnings with its rapid growth. It lauds Burley Griffiths original plan, the cosmopolitan migration, and the gleaming institutions. It warns against overemphasis on weaponry and calls for humanistic research and a balanced education shaping leadership at the upcoming Commonwealth National University in Canberra.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. P. Herbert
Burley Griffiths
Canberra
Australia
Commonwealth
Sydney
Melbourne
Warter
National University of the Commonwealth At
Country Party Pledges Independence in NSW Coalition Talks
The Country Party affirmed readiness to cooperate with Liberals adjusting to electoral boundary changes and new pew dynamics. It stressed independent country towns voice, opposed centralisation, and highlighted 31 NSW country seats vs 63 urban seats after redistribution. The party vowed to resist Labour and Communist policies and to represent rural industry and people in state politics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Country Party
Co Testa
Liberal Party
Bayin-Bullenahaw
al Bruxner
Bruxner
Labour
Teeedben
Autritia
Jeeves McGirr
N.S.W
Sydney
Newcastle
Hlawarre
Minterlant
Cor
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New England
Co-Operative
National Co-operative Insurance Society Ltd
Horwood Bagshaw Machinery
Rogers's Paints
Yorkshire Livestock Insurance Co
Oliver Tractors
Britst
Earth Moving Equipment
Co-operative Society
F. H. Kilminster, M.P.S
Ph.d
Kilminster's
Kilminster’s Pharmacy
Commonwealth Bank
C. Cockburn
Bradley Street
Armidale
Northern Tablelands Express
Moraiey Cone
Tingha
Guyra
Guyra-Armidale
Briggs' Cafe
J. Swain
Woodward &Purkiss’ Motor Services
DE Soto
Armatrong-Siddeley
Ollera Street
Impressions of
D. H. Drummond
M.H.R
London
Punch
Cosmopolitan
Batenane
Oliphant
Fer Mattie
R¢On Echeme
Metrapolitan
Newesade
Miawarre
Bibb ‘Ridouitd
Ae Rag
Austria
Vienna
RADIO
ASTOR
Eggleston
EHS’ Dry Cleaning Agency
Wehs
Next New State
Fordson
Crampton’s
Bradley Street Guyra
Harry J. Court
Marsh Street
Uyra
Odd Kei Hafter
Ann Digg
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