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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Dec 10, 1969
Page
1
About 20 demonstrators tried to join a 450 strong welcome home parade for Royal Australian Regiment troops returning from Vietnam in Adelaide. Police intervened after banners were ripped and crowds shouted abuse as demonstrators urged peace and officials urged restraint.
Federal cabinet debates eligibility and two day meeting unfolds. Aimed at starting January 1, the plan would subsidize medical and hospital benefits for those earning under 38 a week. Dr Forbes cites about 100000 families, 300000 people likely to gain.
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Melbourne reports the Victorian Government defers the Little Desert land settlement scheme in western Victoria after Labor and Country Party pushback in the Upper House. A select committee investigation is demanded before any further work. Local reaction notes potential population and economic implications.
Poseidon shares jump after Perth close, trading at 100 per share with a rare sale of 10 a share. The price moves peak at 96 in Adelaide 95 in Melbourne and 94 in Sydney as investors react to nickel strike rumors and late-list statements.
Sydney dated report notes G Robert Southern of Wagstaff near Gosford sent a letter to the Minister for Justice offering to take the place of Alexander Meteod Lindsay inmate 119 in Long Bay Gaol. Lindsay, 34, was convicted in March 1965 of attempted murder. Southern, aged 70, argues a personal sacrifice could fix what he calls legal injustice while urging clemency.
President Nixon, in a nationwide news conference, promised a Christmas-time announcement of further US troop withdrawals from South Vietnam and said policy would aim to end the war regardless of talks. He also condemned the My Lai massacre allegations and pledged full inquiry and accountability where guilt is found.
President Nixon signaled another three week withdrawal from South Vietnam as protests and a halting peace effort swirl. He suggested up to 40,000 troops might be involved, with 60,000 already withdrawn and a target date near December 15. He warned against premature optimism while noting allied Thai and South Vietnamese forces receive indirect support and urged negotiation amid ongoing combat.
Two Australian soldiers were killed and two wounded when an armoured personnel carrier detonated a mine in Phuoc Tuy Province South Vietnam on Monday An Australian official said the carrier was disabled and the attack followed a broader campaign by North Vietnamese and Vietcong forces across eastern Laos The wounded included Trooper Voo A Frenchy Supaulran and Corporal ROT Locke all from Australian units The two killed were named among the 400 US and allied casualties reported in the broader action The injured were evacuated to the Australian Field Hospital at Vung Tau
Sir Paul Hasluck urged cadets at the Royal Military College Duntroon to face truth about their conduct, emphasizing honour and self-discipline. He praised the parade and warned against gossip while noting 1969 brought both successes and difficulties. Major-General Cy Ay Braver introduced the Governor General as the corps listened to a concise graduation address.
A Tuesday report notes an acting Auditor General and an official are examining aspects of a bus procurement contract. The investigation focuses on counts related to purchase, leasing, and operations tied to Hew buses and Brigham. Authorities urge careful review of contractual processes.
Affidavits allege an abortion racket involving police or state officers, with extortion reportedly totaling 156,000 from proponents since 198E. The documents were handed to the Solicitor General. The report spans multiple pages and notes broader coverage in the Canberra College discussion and foreign aid topics.
The Australian National University expects its examination results to be available for publication on Saturday. A copy of The Canberra Times containing the results will be posted to a nominated address on receipt of payment. Orders will be accepted by mail or at The Canberra Times advertising office 18 Mort Street Canberra City ACT 2601.
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