Australia to Send 350 More Troops to Vietnam
Australia to increase its Vietnam commitment by 350 troops as part of a new battalion group. Prime Minister said the move raises overall forces to 40 000 by 1967 and expands roles including artillery engineers and logistics. Parliament to discuss the broader Vietnam situation in coming debates.
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Wool Referendum Details Announced by Federal Government
The government introduced legislation for a compulsory one man one vote referendum on the wool reserve price plan. Eligible are woolgrowers with 10 bales produced or 300 sheep in 1964 65. The date will be fixed by regulation and results decided by simple majority.
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Adermann
Viet Cong Losses Pegged in Hundreds Near Chu Lai Beach
US Marines commander Major General Walt says Vietcong casualties near Chu Lai are in the hundreds with more expected as clashes intensify. AAP reports from Saigon on the ongoing fighting in South Vietnam.
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Price rises across ACT and states after budget shock
ACT residents faced a 33d rise per gallon in petrol with other items climbing. Cigarettes tobacco and cigars cost more from today while beer and spirits likely higher. confusion persisted about exact post budget prices amid moves by retailers and the Prices Commissioner.
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Hrisbane
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Australian policy on Vietnam Singapore and Malaysia in hasluck calwell remarks
Mr Hasluck outlined Australia’s aims in Vietnam and the Singapore Malaysia issue while Mr Calwell insisted on three tasks for Australia. He urged deterrence of aggression, political and economic support for South Vietnam, and swift talks toward a direct treaty with Singapore and Malaysia.
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Australian government urged to press fair deal in Singapore
The Australian Government was urged to use its good offices to secure a fair deal for Singapore. The Prime Minister was accused of raising Australian Vietnam commitments as the Commonwealth earned £581,250 in under two hours at a Canberra lease auction.
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Canberra land auction sums and cease-fire call amid debate
Blocks at Fyshwick Hackett Watson and Dickson raised prices from £10,000 to £39,000 with total auction sum around £981,250. Mr Calwell urged cease-fire and United Nations peacekeeping, backing a conference of all parties including Saigon and Vietcong to end Vietnam conflict and let the Vietnamese choose their government.
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Australia debates Vietnam policy in foreign affairs session
Mr Hasluck opened the first foreign affairs debate since March in the House. Mr Calwell accused the Prime Minister of oversimplifying Vietnam policy and reliance on military action while urging a suspension of US bombing and a bilateral treaty with Malaysia and Singapore. The debate adjourned and will resume today with the Prime Minister’s reply.
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West Irian uprising quelled amid official discontent
Indonesian shock troops crushed a North Coast uprising in West Irian last week. Officials blame misrule by some administrators as unrest spreads. Sabotage hit an aviation fuel depot and rocks were thrown at officials' homes elsewhere in West Irian.
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Budget protest stalls talks between India and Pakistan
A budget protest prompts cancellation of diplomatic talks between India and Pakistan. Page 5 notes this development amid broader coverage of political and economic events.
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