P. M. 2/ 1959
FOR PRESS: MOVEMENT OF DEFENCE AND SERVICE DEPARTMENTS TO CANBERRA
Statement by the Prime Minister
The first stage in the movement of the Defence and
Service Departments to Canberra had been completed with quite remarkable
efficiency, the Prime Minister, Mr. Menzies, said to-day.
" A movement of this nature cannot help but be accompanied
by a legion of problems", Mr. Menzies said.
" Apart from the purely physical problems of housing the
individuals concerned and providing working space and facilities, there
a the necessity for avoiding any disruption in the work of the
Departments. " That this has been achieved in all aspects with a
9inimum of disturbance and complaints is a matter for congratulation for
all those who took part in the move.
" I have received a report from the Minister for the
Interior ( Mr. Freeth) showing just how successfully the move was carried
out. I attach a copy."
CANBERRA, A. C. T.
17th February, 1959.
Menzies, Robert
Period of Service: 19/12/1949 - 26/01/1966
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