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25 Aug 1969
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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Aug 25, 1969
Page
1
An uncertain OCR fragment mentions a public notice or record with partial names and potential dates. The legibility is poor and key details are missing.
San Clemente reports a White House delay as Nixon defers a final decision on further troop withdrawals from Vietnam. The U S plans a first batch of 23,000 to depart Vietnam with potential cuts affecting Air Force and other forces. Bangkok and Thai talks influence timing. Officials say a gradual withdrawal and renewed evaluation will guide any new actions, with ongoing assessments of enemy activity and infiltration levels.
Saigon reports General Tran Thien Khiem has been named South Vietnam's new prime minister by President Thieu. The hawkish deputy premier and interior minister will form a cabinet, replacing Huong who steps aside after 15 months. US observers see the move as signaling a固 tense political struggle with the Vietcong amid pacification efforts.
Australian government officials report a surge in inquiries from families seeking to leave for Northern Ireland. The Daly Express notes Belfast port traffic trebled last week with 350 passages, reflecting heightened migrant movements and policy concern.
Perth report identifies two SAS members in fatal parachute crash near Angst Hried. Sergeant Jobin Malcolm Grafton, 31, married, from Nollamarn, Perth area, and Lieutenant Charles George Biles, 23, of Merrylands, Sydney, died after a severe chest injury.
Giri, 75 year old veteran trade unionist, sworn in as India's fourth president after a split in the Congress. He backed by Prime Minister Indira Gandhi and her supporters. Gandhi faces possible discipline bid from right wing Congress leaders over her support for Giri against Sanjiva Reddy. Congress meeting, attended by 246 of 451, pledged unity despite criticism and praised Gandhi for guiding the party forward.
Corporal Malcolm Gibson of the 1st Battalion Royal Australian Regiment, based in New Lambton NSW, is awarded the Distinguished Conduct Medal for conspicuous bravery in South Vietnam. He was wounded three times, including a stomach wound from a rocket that failed to explode, and repeatedly manned his machine gun under heavy enemy fire.
The Australian Church of England initiative introduces a provisional Holy Communion service with a new translation of the Lord’s Prayer and Creed. Compiled by the St Philip’s team, the draft was reviewed with ecumenical and scholarly input and aims to renew worship over the coming years.
The Duke and Duchess arrived early for a dinner in Adelaide, drawing attention as officials rolled out the red carpet on the Town Hall steps. The royal car pulled up amid diners and wary onlookers, with guests noting the sudden arrival.
The Australian Federation of Jewish Societies and 17 0007 members in Australia met in Melbourne to urge Prime Minister Gorton to seek an urgent UN inquiry into the Jerusalem Al Aqin mosque burning. External Affairs Minister Freeth said Australia condemns the act, noting an Australian arrest, and backs peace and religious harmony.
Five people die in New South Wales road crashes over the weekend including three year olds and young pedestrians. A two-car collision near Gateshead and a separate wreck at Broken Hill claim several lives. A toddler rider died in Eden after a motorcycle collision near Mariya. In Queensland, four teenagers die in a two-car crash on the Burns Highway with another rider injured.
Fragmentary item notes new legislation to curb dissent in Czechoslovakia with reference to emergency measures and penalties. Mentions political parties and policymakers, and signals cross-page chatter about policy and public reaction. Includes scattered references to the Australian political scene and medical insurance talk, all in a period-tone summary.
Court martial at HMAS Melbourne finds no evidence against Captain Stevenson in the ammunitions case. Other pages note wedding announcements and a classifieds section on pages nine and ten.
Queanbeyan police yesterday announced charges against three men linked to a theft involving two mailbags and goods valued at 882,000. Officers declined to reveal exact wording of the charges, which will be heard in Queanbeyan and Penrith courts.
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