Students march on Parliament amid Sukarno crisis
Indonesian students confront Parliament as 200 soldiers encircle the building near Sukarno stronghold. They press Sukarno to explain his independence day speech and call for UN return and Malaysia tensions resolution. Police report clashes with Ampera Army while Jakarta leadership reshuffles.
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Malaysia
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Djakarta Parnson
Mawn
Amir Machnud
Djakarta
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Subarie
Indo- Reva
Associated Press
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Central Java
United Press International
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Dhakarta
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Police injure officer in post-fight car struggle
In a late police report a weapon was not used during a struggle in which a police officer was injured while the suspect vehicle was tossed and the car involved after a confrontation. No shots were fired during the incident.
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Perupoilay
Vadiay Oden Pile
Maha Cee
Spowill
Cone
Parle
Dalgarno Opens Campaign for ACT House Seat
The 1968 election campaign for the ACT seat in the House of Representatives began with an opening speech by Mrs P. Dalgarno, an independent candidate. Dalgarno argued that only an independent representative would be effective under the government’s defence, national service, development, local services, and local government policies.
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House of Representatives
4. P. Dalgarno
Mia Dalgarno
Pialgarnn
Transmert
National Service
MPs to view Redeye display at Royal Military College Dun Troon
MPs will see the Redeye hand launched anti aircraft rocket on a static display at the Royal Military College Dun Troon. The small 24 inch missile weighs 24 pounds and can be shoulder launched. The exhibit compares weapons from the past 60 years and includes a tank personnel carriers howitzer mortar and small arms gear.
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Royal Military College
Duntroon
Yesterdy
America
Holt Accepts Poll Challenge Amid House Disruption
Prime Minister Holt faced a heated session as Calwell forced a division over aural involvement in Vietnam. Holt defended a 30 minute time limit while government and opposition clashed, ending with a government victory by five votes.
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Holt
Vietnam
Licock
Calwell
McMahon
Leading WA figure Sir John Dwyer dies aged 86
Perth reports the death of Sir John Dwyer aged 86 at Gairdner State Hospital. A former Lieutenant Governor of Western Australia for 14 years and Chief Justice of WA for 13 years, he passed away on Monday. The announcement recalls his long service to the state.
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Western Australia
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Dwyer
Gairdner Nes
Canberra Grammar boys plan 70 mile ski trek
A selected group of Canberra Grammar School students will spend part of their term holidays on a 70 mile ski trek from Kiandra to Kosciusko. The trip includes senior instructors and experienced leaders, with two tents and provisions. Fourteen to seventeen year old boys will endure daily long distances under harsh conditions, with safety measures and limited groups to manage risk.
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Kiandra
Kosciusko
Anthony Hill
Mostjand
South Indian Ocean
Heard
Miles
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Christ
Oustopher Louillac
Hilliwe
Barty
Hill
WA Premier notes progress in Ord River scheme talks
Premier Brand said talks with Commonwealth Ministers on the Ord River scheme's second stage were not final. Cabinet will decide after Holt returns from London) meetings to finalise the submission. Cotton yields rose with 36 farmers reporting strong results and a potential $71 million, 15 year loan remains under consideration.
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Commonwealth
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Holt
London
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Ord
Cleaver
Lib
Victorian MP Bensons Vietnam stance shocks ALP ranks
Victorian backbencher S J Benson openly opposed ALP policy on Australian involvement in Vietnam in a House debate. He defended the war citing ANZUS and SEATO, while facing possible expulsion for dissociating from the Defend Australia Committee, a group linked to right wing and DLP members.
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ALP
Vietnam
House of Representatives
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Defend Australia Committee
Defend Australia League
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SEATO
Australia
South Vietnam
Russia
Britain
Marriage bar to be lifted for women in service
The Federal Government will remove the marriage bar on women employees in the Commonwealth public service. Labor Minister Mr Bury told the House of Representatives that legislation would be introduced this session. Mr F Bennett of the Administrative and Clerical Officers Association welcomed the proposals but wanted to see the bill before commenting on provisions for married women recruitment.
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Labour and National Service
Bury
House of Representatives
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Australian conference notes on conscription and war debate
At the annual Australian Council of Salaried and Professional Associations conference a statement from the Federal executive on conscription and the Vietnam War is reviewed. The report also notes bombing raids in North Vietnam and political tensions during the purge phase in China. Proposals for closer Australia New Zealand integration are discussed in terms of joint action.
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Australian Council of Salaried and Professional Associations
North Vietnam
Cc Cockeeneal
China
Australia
New Zealand
de Neves
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