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Duke of Edinburgh to visit Canada and Australia duties expand
The piece outlines the Duke of Edinburgh’s planned travel to Canada for the Empire Games in Vancouver and to Australia, emphasizing a hands on approach to seeing places and meeting people rather than formal state functions. It notes Arctic uranium plans and Yukon visits, while linking Australia’s attractions as potential equivalents. It also covers Australian cabinet reshuffles, defence priorities, and key ministers including Athol Townley and John McEwen amid postwar governance.
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Duke of Edinburgh
Australia
Melbourne
Canada
Vancouver
Arctic Circle
Chalke River
Ontario
Yukon
Klondyke
Tasmania
Athol Townley
Defence
Policics
Townley
Menzies
ASR
Ben Chifley
Arid
Athol
Mr. Menzies
Joe Francis
Navy
Arthur Fadden
Anthony
O'Sullivan
Canberra
Country Party
John McEwen
George McLeay
McLeay