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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Apr 16, 1968

Page

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1500 Chinese reported dead in Borneo

DIAKARTA Monday AAP About 1500 Chinese refugees died in concentration camps in West Borneo fleeing Dyak tribesmen last year. Most died from starvation and lack of medical care. Only a few of 2% doctors helped. Arm y feared anti-Communist branding. About 600 Chinese fled as tribesmen declared war. Over 400 were killed. Military commander Brigadier General Witora vowed to remove Chinese Communist terrorists by midwest. Antara News said Djombartn officers arrested 2 servicemen for trying to form Communist cell in South Sumatra. Nine others released. Army cites second anti Communist swoop this year. Former Minister for Spare under Sukarno, Ac Malad, denied arrest in underground Communist activity. Army says plot to back Sukarno. Ten arrests reported, names not released.

Diakarta West Borneo Kami West Kalimantan West Kalanantan Witora Antaraews Agency Djnbartn Sumatra Anitary General Diuarse Lnter Antara Communist Party Dr Sukarin Ac Malad Aire Malad A Dre Sukarno

Three bush walkers missing in Snowy Mountains trek

Sydney reports three walkers, a 19-year-old youth and a 17-year-old girl, are missing in rugged Snowy Mountains terrain. They are members of the Guisart Round Movement and had been staging daily mountain climbs over the Easter weekend, but are not believed to be in immediate danger.

Sydney Ueyear Snowy Guisart Round Movement

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College to raise pay for principal as ads go out again

The Canberra College of Advanced Education resumes ads for a new principal, offering a higher salary of 13 504. A spokesman said many applicants were received previously but no suitable candidate found. Applications invited before May 2 as the council seeks to fill the post.

Canberra College of Advanced Education San A Australia Silos Coue Ausland Oon An

Future Role of ECAFE Crucial Period for Asia

U Nyun outlined ECAFE aims as ideas workshop service and catalyst in a crucial time for Asia economic development. He urged regional cooperation and projects from the Mekong to Asian Highway, plus plans for an Asian Development Bank and new centers in Bangkok and Tokyo.

the Economiic Commission For Asia and the Far East Nyum Uva Canberra Felore Indian Civil Service Burma Asa Harmoniawian ECAFE Tran Mamgotia Wowrenty Coun Asian Development ‘Bank Mekong Fain Institute For Economic Development and Planning Motion Center Bangkok UV Nyun

ANL and Kawasaki Sign 11000-Ton Roll-On Unitised Weighter

In Tokyo on Monday, ANL and Kawasaki Dockyard Co signed a contract to build an 11000-ton roll-on unitised weighter hull for ANL. The ship will be built at Kobe and enter service in August next year. The project supports an ANL Kawasaki OC Line air freighter design with routes between Australia and Japan.

Tokyo Austalian National Lie and Kawanski Dockyard Company Cne Tract Tactiye Australia Air Line Treit Intalin Devel Tapan

Rooms left vacant as ACT hosts hit by late arrivals

Canberra hotels faced about $1,000 in losses from late arrivals as Easter visitors slept in cars due to a shortage of accommodation. The ECAFE conference attracted 350 delegates and observers, with 220 bookings at the Grand Rex Hotel only partially used, while other hotels faced similar vacancies. Officials blamed late arrivals on scheduling but said most visitors were not inconvenienced.

Canberra Act Department of Egleril Affaire Selegstes ECAFE Gandeira Rex A. F. Haber Department of External Affaire Baker

Soccer crowds clash with police at Hobart final

In Hobart Monday police faced a hostile crowd after the Ampol State Cap final at South Hobart. Constable Stephen of the South Hobart station was kicked and punched while trying to protect referee Roger Marfor as fans attacked. several spectators were injured and police struggled to restore order, with reports of fists, slashes, and people knocked to the ground.

Hobart South Hobart Constante RE. Stephen Roger Marfor Prom Constable Stephen Jim

Trade pact with China to be signed amid Canberra talks

Nationalist China and Australia plan to sign a trade agreement as the ECAPE conference opens in Canberra. Mek Tt Hte, minister for economic affairs, announced the deal will be sealed during the meeting.

Trishane Mondhy Chyna Australia Cinbetta San Tom Beishaye Natioonier Chinere Ministr Mek Tt Hte Canberra

L B J Flies Out For War Talks

President Johnson flies to meet Park amid focus on Korea and peace talks. Cabinet and advisors weigh South Korea's role and risks after the Pueblo incident as U S and South Vietnam seek a pathway to negotiations without conceding military strength.

Seon South Korea Aynion Persie Parks Pueblo Viernan Washington Sryihy Haugh Hawaii Johnson Viysser Tehman Mitch Park Seth Veetnam Parkin Janis North Vietnam

Golden opportunity misuse ends in Perth court case

Jason James Howard’s unsigned Diners Club card found in Sydney led Anthony Pangrazio to spend $2,000 on luxury stays as detectives recovered the card in Perth. Pangrazio, 27, faced six months on 13 charges including false pretences. Diners Club WA said Howard’s loss prompted cautious measures and club responsibility for debt incurred on a stolen card.

Perth Jason James Howard Sydney Anthony Andrew Pangrazio Pangrazio Pangrario F. 3. Mc Aufifie Diners Club Pty Ltd Western Australia Howard Howerd Cub Lous Hie Tom Mc Howard Act

Crucial day for Dunstan and opponents

A strained political day unfolds as Dunstan and the SA Government face potential defeat in parliament. Former Agriculture Minister Bywaters challenges rival Murray while the LCL Opposition and others maneuver. In other news, Egypt reportedly advances terms for clearance work, with Page 4 and Page 18 noted for related coverage.

Dunia Toca al Mont Tom Tus Sumtexs Agriculture Mr Bywaters I Murray LCL Rtponey

Students plan action in West Berlin protests

West Berlin students prepare for demonstrations targeting newspapers owned by a German publisher. Police clash with youths outside a bar as officials warn of stern measures. Senior ministers travel to Berlin amid tensions and warnings of possible civil service travel disruptions.

Pramkturetsje Aly Oon Ales Spninger Diventer West Germany Duchyaatdew Kiesingét West Herlin Ree Barack Roan Uniel Sie Brein France Anme Bby Berlin Afe Homer

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