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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Apr 18, 1968

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UN boosts Asia aid share to 31 percent

United Nations Development Programme official My Nid Owen announced a rise in Asia’s UNDP technical aid funds, increasing the region’s share from 3 percent this year to 31 percent next year. Delegates from South Korea Taiwan and Japan denied that Vietnam War developments would harm their economies.

United Nid Owen Asia UNDP Fuenday South Korea Taiwan Japan Vietnam

Seeded lawns planned in Canberra water reserve project

The Department of the Interior plans 58 acres of new lawns in Molong Valley and Belconnen to ease future water supply. A committee backed amendments inviting staged watering limits and a reserve scheme, with lawns at Nash Curain, Lorens Mawson and Macquarie primary school grounds. Crackdown on water use discussed. no change to current watering hour expected next week.

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Five prisoners killed in Raleigh disturbance overwhelms jail

A chaotic incident in Raleigh led to five prisoners killed and six officers wounded during a prison uprising. Early reports indicate inmates seized control of sections of the facility as guards attempted to regain order. Investigations are underway by state authorities.

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Delegates Clash as ALP Tasmanian Rift Sparks Federal Shakeup

In Sydney on Wednesday the Tasmanian ALP executive confronts a challenge to one of its federal delegates stirring a power struggle between Whitlam loyalists and moderates. The Tasmanian branch plans to report on Harradine's credentials amid pushback from Victorian and federal officials, with potential walkouts and identity clashes shaping tomorrow's session. The dispute centers on alleged DLP ties and calls for a formal apology, as leaders weigh the proper representation of Tasmanian interests in the federal executive.

Sydney ALP Labor Party Whitlam Ity Brian Harrasve Harradine Harra- Lines Tasmanian Tasmaniam Sharges Democratic Labour Party Hhis Pety Bar Fadine Mir Whitlam D. Tawe Federal Ty Gertvin

United Front Sought by South Vietnam

South Vietnam proposes a summit of Vietnam allies as part of exploratory talks with the United States and other nations. Canberra reports say Washington and allies have discussed possible sites and timing around or after exploratory talks and before formal peace negotiations.

United Front South Vietnam Washington Fronatubt

Mr Gorton to visit US for summit amid Vietnam tension

Rumors swirl of Prime Minister Gorton traveling to the United States for talks with President Jolawav and other allies. A high level meeting looms as Washington signals possible allied action on Southeast Asia and Vietnam policy.

Tracy United States Australia Vietnam Verrai Rmight Thay Holyoke North

Johnson Opens Talks in Honolulu Amid Vietnam Tensions

Reports from Honolulu indicate U S officials seek to bolster South Korea's defenses as Johnson initiates high level discussions. US and North Vietnam issues loom large with peaceful settlement in Vietnam urged. Officials stress readiness for full exchange of views while signaling no immediate shift in policy.

Seon Hawaii Rermark South Vietnam

War bride scandal debate delays military marriage permit

NSW Senator Metelland said the delay in obtaining army permission to marry a Vietnam veteran bride appeared scandalous. Private Thornton reportedly needed extra service in Vietnam for three more months before bringing his wife to Australia. The Army Minister's office said the matter was being investigated.

Metelland Shoh Nswi Toho Thornitt Enwiie MeLelland Senate Thornton Australia Vietnam ARC Army Lynch

Diocese publishes its debts first time in Australia

Perth reports Bunbury Diocese of the Roman Catholic Church publishes a financial position showing debts over 450 000 largely from loans with several major banks. The announcement marks a historic move by the church in Australia as priests and officials explain the totals and guarantees held by banks including ANZ Bank Bank of NSW National Bank and others.

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TRS Talks to Sommenders in Pacific Peace Talks

Honolulu dispatch reports Brendent Tabasco spending over three hours reviewing Pacific battlefield theater with large commanders as efforts to arrange peace negotiations continue. Statements by administration officials suggest the enemy has been forced to Sayomengt due to inflated operations near Khe Sanh.

Honolulu Wednesay AAP Brendent Tabasco Pacific

Protest Telegram to SA Speaker by ACT Unions

ACT trade unionists sent a protest telegram to South Australian House of Assembly Speaker Mr T Stout in Adelaide. Signed by D Meltugh president of the Trader and Labour Council and another ACT union representative, the telegram opposed the parliamentary move that produced Labor government defeat. The Opposition leader later proposed electoral reform, but the bill to reduce Assembly members from 39 to 9 was defeated.

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Weston Crewe district to begin development soon

Fragmentary notes show plans for a new Cauherre district in Weston Crewe with a timetable near the Nuametat year. Mentions riots and a Weel German Cabinet meeting on student core amid scattered references to other pages and classifieds.

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