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Fix this textGOVERNMENT CRITICISED FOR
Fix this textITS ATTITUDE TO EDUCATION
Fix this textThe Commonwealth Government was condemned for
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Fix this textDuring debate on Appro-
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Fix this textBeazley, Fremantle, moved
Fix this textan amendment to the pro-
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Fix this text• Use its good offices to
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Fix this textDuring the debate that fol-
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Fix this textThe Minister for Education and Science, Mr. C. B.
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