FOR PRESS: PM. No. 128/ 1967
SATELLITE IN ORBIT
The Minister for Supply, Senator Henty, rang direct
from Woomera this afternoon to advise the Prime Minister in Canberra
that Australia's first satellite was in orbit.
Mr Holt asked Senator Henty to pass on his congratulations
to all concerned with the project. The Prime Minister described it as a
notable scientific achievement demonstrating the remarkable advance
by Australia in this field. It was a tribute to our scientists and to
successful co-operation with scientists of other nations.

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1._ 94F^ P. M. No. 127/ lo67.
TASi-fIAN APPLE AI\ N FEAR IN. BUSTRY
Exchange of Telegrans between the Prime Minister and
the Premier of Tasmania
Following are texts of telegrams exchanged between the Prime
Minister, i* r. Holt, and the Premier of Tasmania, IMr. Reece, regarding
the impact on the apple and pear industry of the British devaluation:-
Telegram to Prime Minister fro Mr. Reece date. d 22nd Noiemn
" Strongly request that you arrange discussions in Canberra if

FOR PRESS: I4DMC " g FM. No. 126/ 1967
VSENATE ELECTION
Eve of Poll Message from the Prime Minister, Mr Harold Holt
When you vote for a government or a party, you expect
to know where it stands on the big issues affecting the nation's security and
well-being. I have stated all through this campaign that the great issue
of the 1966 House of Representatives election whether we should desert our
allies in time of conflict is still the critical question we all have to answer.
You know where I stand on this matter. You know

FOR PRESS: PM. No. 125/ 196 7
APPOINTMENTS TO COUNCIL FOR ABORIG" ANAL AFFAIRS
Statement by the Prime Minister, Mr Harold Holt.
Following the -decision announced on 2nd November to
establish a Council for Aboriginal Affairs, significant progress has been
made. The Members of the Council In addition to the Chairman,
Dr Coombes, whose appoint m ent was announced at that time, have now
been decided upon. They are Professor W i E. H. Stanner, MA, Ph. D, and
Mr Barrie Dexter, MA ( Hons.) Dip. Ed. Mr Dexter will be the executive

FOR PRESS: PM. No. 123/ 1967
DISCUSSIONS WITH REPRESENTATIVE S OF
THE ASSOCIATE" D CHA MER S OF MANUFACTURES
Stat ement by the Prime Minister, Mr Harold Holt
At the request of the Associated 1Chambers of Manufactures,
I had a discussion this morning with the Federal President, Mr F. C.
Curtis, and the six State Presidents of the Chambersi The meeting had
been sought to inforain me of views held by the members of AGMA on
problems which could arise for manuf atiring Industry consequential

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FINAL MESSAGE FROM THE PRIME MINISTER
( MR HAROLD HOLT)
22ND NOVEMIBER, 1967
( This final message will be broadcast and telecast nationally this evening.
The ABC will broadcast the talk at 7.15 pm ( EST) and the telecast will be
at 8.30 pm local time))
This is my last opportunity to speak directly to you all before
you vote on Sattirday. So I would like to sum up this Senate campaign as
I see it. You will all know by now that this is not an election to choose a

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DECISION ON AUSTRALIAN CURRENCY
NATIONAL TELECAST AND BROADCAST BY THE 24NOI
PRIME MINISTER, MVR HAROLD HOLT. NOOV V
21ST NOVEMBER, 1967 / 8AR
yesterday, the Australian Government made its decision
to maintain the existing value of the Australian Dollar, following the
devaluation of the Pound Sterling. It was an historic decision for Australia
a difficult decision, also but In a sense It showed that we had come of
age as a nation. We are not a large country In terms of population, but

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NATIONA-L BROADCAST BY THE PRIME MINISTER
( MR HAROLD HCLT) 21ST NOVEMBER, 1967
( Following Is the text of a broadcast to be made by the Prime Minister,
Mr Holt, over the ABC' ' s network at 7. 55 pm ( EST) this evening'
During this S3enate election campaign, we heard from our
opponents some very curious interpretations of the now famous A-. delaide
decision of the F'ederal ALP Conference on Viet Nam. The masters of

S" S PM. No. 122/ 1967
DEWLUATION CF POUND STERLING
Statement by the Frime Minister, Mr Harold Holt
Cabinet has considered the situation created by
the British Government's announcement of the devaluation of the Found
Sterling by 14. 3 per cent. It has decided that there shall be no change
made in the currency value of the Australian Dollar.
The decision has been taken after considering the
views of the Governor and Deputy Governor of the Reserve Bank and
of senior Government officials.
Cabinet recognised that the effects of this decision

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NATIONAL BROADCAST BY THE PRIME MINISTER 4' ORAHi
( MR HAROLD HOLT,
Friday, 17th November, 1967
( Following Is the text of a broadcast to be made by the Prime Mini ster, Mr
Holt, over the ABC's network at 7. 15 pm. ( EST) this evening)~
My colleagues and I don't conduct the business of this country
as though It were a popularity contest. We deal in a responsible way with
the problems and opportunities that come to us,* We need your support, of
course, if we are to govern.