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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Apr 26, 1972

Page

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Arrested at work in Melbourne scandal shocks campus

A messy report describes an arrest in Melbourne linked to a student movement and university officials. The scene centers on Mr Mareson and others amid police inquiries, with Senator Grsanaod and Deputy Crows Spensor Bynes named in a broader Commonwealth context. The incident prompted university authorities to await police outcomes.

Nysmer Grsanaod Neil Pinfessa Wiljans Ian Tie Canestél Imal de Povice Neu Grmeneiuide Mareson Moby Senate Greens Sund

Fraser urges enforceable duties to law and order

Mr Fraser, the Minister for Education and Science, stressed an obligation to cooperate with police and authorities. He commented on assignments at Sydney University and issues arising from student protests, noting the university's role in handling draft resistance and student clashes as authorities pursue disciplinary action.

University Aumanities Fraser Yestere

Fraser warns law must apply to all citizens

Fraser argues universal application of formal law across Australia and condemns campus disruption and attempts to dodge duties. He cites the opposition leader and draft dodger allegations, urging firm action to protect university operations and defend education facilities amid ongoing tensions.

Australia Lttne Greenwood Austlia Thote Fconormity

Anzac Day ceremony draws 10000 at memorial

More than 10000 attended the Anzac Day ceremony at the Australian War Memorial yesterday with several protesters reported. The dawn service ended with around 2000 rising to the slopes and wreaths laid by veterans and family groups. The ceremony honored veterans and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander contributions, with officials from Australia, New Zealand, and ACT present. Police later said two women with anti conscription placards were arrested near the Cenotaph amid ongoing investigations into a mortar-like explosion at the wreath line.

Pien Vic He Midler Frideriy New Zealand Ac Ja. Vernel Naval Legion of Ex-Servicemen and Women Legacy War Widows Guild

Grenade attack at open-air dance leaves teens dead

Police report says two grenades were hurled into a crowd of youths at a dance in Cabugan, 200 miles north of Manila, injuring several and killing seven teens. Gov. Sue Singson vowed swift action as troops were deployed to quell political violence in Macon Sur.

Reuter Manila Macon Sur Sue Singson Poli Fasivone

Tank advance toward Kontum rocks South Vietnam

North Vietnamese tanks moved south toward Kontum City after breaking through central highland defences and forcing South Vietnamese troops to retreat. Civilians fled toward Pleiku as refugees clog the highway, while defenders abandoned Vo Dinh and Dien Bien bridges under pressure. UPI reports cites artillery bases near Kontum evacuated and heavy casualties in the 22nd Infantry and paratroop units as Hanoi presses its third front in the offensive.

Saigon Kontum City Camb Nvit

Defence line formed as bombing widens in Vietnam front

Reports say a defense line was set along Highway 14 as waves of American B 52 bombers pressed the North Vietnamese advance, with heavy fighting near Kontum and Da Nang. Government forces claim success against North Vietnamese units, while Khmer Rouge and Cambodian fronts see renewed clashes. South Korea and other allied contingents continue to report casualties and strategic shifts as the war expands across the region.

Highway 14 Aap Reuter Sperasic Alnoge A. Werle Taos Viera Ards Konsum Dent Quine Binh Dinh Toda Mishway Qui Bom Tosi An Hon i Vietnam South Vietnam Koren

York demolition contractor denies rail station theft charges

In Wakefield Crown Court a Yorkshire demolition contractor, Mr rpinald Sedgwick, pleaded not guilty to charges of stealing 24 tons of metal, including railway lines, and timber from Cleckheaton station after it was closed. Prosecutor Mr Michael Meredith argued the case centers on the removal of materials from a nonoperational station last August. Sedgwick said he was hired by a Mr Watson to carry out the work.

Rpinald Sedgwick Cleckheaton Michael Mereith Wakefield Meredith British Rail Sedgwick Watson

Melbourne officer killed in high speed chase smash

A Melbourne police officer died after a high speed chase in Heidelberg suburb. Police say two cars collided near Burgundy Street leaving one suspect captured and a second fleeing on foot. A inquiry has been ordered by the Chief Police Commissioner.

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Anglican call for action on poverty in U S

Fragmentary news item notes an Anglican appeal addressing poverty in the United States. The brief mentions health and social concerns among young people amid a context of national issues, but details are incomplete and names or dates are missing.

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