ST. STEPHEN'S DAY CELEBRATIONS
PADDINGTON TOWN HALL,-SYDNEY AUGUST. 1966
Speech by the Prime Minister, Mr Harold Holt
Mr Chairman, Ladies and Gentlemen:
This is for me a very happy arnd stirring occasion because
: I come to you both as the present Head of the Australian Government and
also, as our Chairman has reminded you, as the former Minister, who
can regard himself in a sense as the godfather of many of you in this room
tonight. I have had now, many years of service as the head of a

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BIG VIET NAM ENGAGEMENT
Comment by the Prime Minister, Mr. Harold Holt
Australia is saddened by the loss of these
splendid men. My deep sympathy goes to those who
have been bereaved, and to the wounded in their suffering.
CANBERRA, 19th August, 1966

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WARRINGAH REPRESENTATION
Statement by the Prime Minister, Mr. Harold Holt
Following the announcement by the Speaker that
it was not proposed to issue a '. rit for a by-election in
Warringah prior to the general election, the Commonwealth
Government has given consideration to arrangements to enable
requests and representations to reach it from Warringah
electors. Senator Cotton has agreed, at the Government's
request, to attend to constituency matters and act as a

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ANNIVERSARY FOR PRIME MINISTER
It. ; ias thirty-one years ago today that 7; he
Prime Minister was elected to the House of Representatives
in a by-election for the seat of Fawkner in Melbourne.
A meeting of the joint Uovernment Parties
today recognised the anniversary by passing a special
motion of congratulation. Mir. Holt was 27 whsn he successfully conLested
the poll on the 17th August, 1955.
CANBERRA, 17th August, 1966.

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P. M. No. 76/ 1966
COMMONWEALTH AID FOR COMSERS OF MUSIC
Statement by the Prime Minister, Mr. Harold Holt
For some time it has been suggested from various
quarters that the Commonwealth Government give financial support
designed to encourage the development of Australian music.
From time to time the Government has examined the
question, but decided against taking any action, largely because
young musicians and composers are able to benefit from the
Commonwealth University Scholarship Scheme, and because

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P. M. No. 75/ 1966
DEPUTATION ON FOUR WEEKS' AkNhUAL LEAVE
Statement by the Prime Minister, Mr. Harold Holt
The Prime Minister this morning received a
deputation on four weeks' annual leave for the Public Service.
After the meeting, which lasted for one and a
quarter hours, the Prime Minister said
" Together with Mr. F. H. nWheeler Chairman
of the Public Service Board, I listened to the
case presented by the deputation. I undertook
to bring the case before Cabinet after having
studied it fully."
The deputation comprised

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DEATH OF SIR JOIJ NORTHCOTT
Tribute from the Prime Minister, Mr. Harold Holt
Sir John Northcott's death brings to an end a
long career of distinguished national service. He
achieved eminence in top military positions, made history as
the first Australian-oorn Jovernor of New South Viales, and
served as Administrator of the Commonwealth.
After his retirement as Governor, he continued
to be associated with many public activities.
Sir John Northcott was a warm, friendly man who

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DEATH OF MR. J. S. COCKLE, M. P.
Tribute by the Prime Minister, Mr. Harold Halt
We are saddened by the loss of a close colleague
and a good friend. Mr. Cockle enjoyed the respect of the
Parliament for his obvious sincerity and -rood sense. He had
a special knowledge of the shipping industry which enabled him
to contribute most informatively when problems connected with
that industry were under debate. We shall miss him from our
party room discussions. My J'overnment joins me in offering our deep

FOUNDATION STONE CEIYDONY AT TO.. JNSVILLE
UNIVERSITY, TOWNSVILLE, Q'LD. 29TH JULY, 1966.
Speech by the Prime Minister. ' Mr. Harold Holt
Mr Chancellor, Mr Premier, Mr Vice-Chancellor,
Members of the Advisory Council, Dr Back, and Members of the
Staff, Mr lMayor, Other Distinguished Guests Mr Prieatly comes
into this at some stage of the address and Ladies and Gentlemen;
I feel very appreciative and indeed moved,
Mr Chancellor and Mr Vice-Chancellor, by the kind things you have
said about me personally and my participation in this very happy

OPENING OF THE TO01ASVILLE ARMY BARRACKS
TOWSVILLE, QUEENSLAND 29TH JULY, 1966
Speech by the Prime Minister, Mr. Harold Holt
Major-General Mr. Premier, my Ministerial Colleague, Chief of
the General Staff, Mr. Mayor, Parliamentarians, Ladies and
Gentlemen and all distinguished guests assembled here today:
This, as I said this morning at the first of the three
functions which are making my day in Townsville such a memorable
one for me, is a very happy occasion. Here we have symbolised
in this morning's ceremony a great new university; the first