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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Feb 13, 1968

Page

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Allies Launch New Assault on Hue Citadel

In Hue the Allies and South Vietnamese airpower struck the citadel for the first time in 10 days. Regulars and Vietcong guerrillas battled with heavy anti aircraft fire from inside the southeast third of the ancient fortress. Reinforcements were sent inside to prepare a renewed push to drive Communist forces from the walled city. The Communists held about a regiment within Hue, with an initial foe strength around 2,000 men despite severe losses.

Saigon Hue Frei ‘Heix Tanuary Aefenigg Anprosch Moe An Emma Hal Nay Cone W Jdney Sagon Pha Nat Band Hellgters Am Aie Tong Bodler Lou Ke Sa Berlin

Signs of peace talks in Moscow amid Vietnam stalemate

The United Nations secretary general U Thant met Soviet leaders Brezhnev and Kosygin in Moscow to discuss Vietnam peace moves. Thant also held talks with Prime Minister Ky and with North Vietnam and Vietcong envoys. Reports note renewed western bombing, heavy fighting around Hue and Khe Saut, and calls for political progress as U S and allied forces face intensified pressure in South Vietnam.

Moscow Menuay U Thant Brezhnev Kosygin Vietnam Communist Party Sere Fay Wistaamness Commmunist Thant Keorgin Pras United State Nori Vitam Peatze Thane Kenyainy Podgorny Dang Quine Minty Natdional Liberation Front Brezhe Fey My Nenyen Tho Chin McKrwggin Gramyko LA Thani

Chinese Army Defeats Tibetan Rebels, Radio Says

Reports from Dinas Radio claim a rushing defeat of Tibetan rebels aided by the United States and Taidia. Rebels were sent into Tibet by the exiled Datu Lema, according to the broadcast from New Delhi.

New Delhi United States Taidia Dinas Radio Tibet Datu Lema

Lake fleet grows to six hundred on Lake Burley Griffin

The Lake fleet on Lake Burley Griffin rose by about 70 percent, with estimated 503 registered with sailing clubs and 307 with clubs at the end of 1983. An additional 50 craft were associated with the boat hiring service, as many people and children sailed independently of clubs.

Lake Burley Griffin Department of the Interior Amis

Policeman Shot as Armed Man Fights Capture Near Albany

A gunman who killed Constable Colin Thomas Cunek near Albany fired on police, then fled into the Spence Park area. Police cordons tightened as officers and civilians hunted through bushland for the suspect, who was described as a heavy armed man with a wife and two children.

Perth Abiny Leane Ealihverl Teast Hushban Consuile Colin Thomas Cunek Albay Witt Pollus Alboul St Albany Spence Park

ACTU Meeting on Metal Row Could Expand Strike

The ACTU plans a crucial meeting in Melbourne to decide backing for broader metal trades pay demands across five states. Unions warn of widening actions if an early peace formula is not found, potentially drawing in over 300000 workers from affiliated groups.

Rick Mists Govern Jntunkyaie Wirwoa Rowe Uyovise An Daorghda ACTU Victorian Eta Trades Federation of Unions Melbourne Sydney Metal Trades Unions

ACTU strike threats loom over Melbourne metal workers

The ACTU industrial spules committee aims to widen a dispute to secure a satisfactory settlement by week’s end in Melbourne. If unresolved, nationwide demonstrations could follow with calls to involve the Federal Government and potential arbitration act changes. In Sydney the NSW Federation of Metal Trade Unions plans a meeting on May 19 to discuss further action and wider employee involvement amid industry pressures.

Witich Sydney Canberra Commonwealth Industrial Court Actu Industeral Melbourne Toca ACTU NSW Federation of Metal Trade Unions Mscuss Dingmle Wigenstrons Tip Woion Fies Winder Stats Nsw Mortis St Railway Bathurst Avid Transportem Victoria

Canberra Hospital Board in secret meetings faces press access

Minutes reveal secret committee sessions and limited disclosure by ACT Advisory Council members. The board, chaired by Mr R Fraser, held meetings in committee with press kept outside and nursing matron Mrs Guy excluded. Ministers eye nursing inclusion in future board deliberations amid transport and wage dispute context.

ACT Advisory Council TH. Pead W. Cosdnun Pest Secont Case Advisory ‘Council Seceed Ihe Nfne Re D Fraser Canberra We Hospital Me Guy Guy Healt Forbes Comet Board Ospirll Nsw Nth Auuaian Mth Association Minis Tony NSW Hospitals Commission

Canberra Hospital Board approves rise in X ray charges

The Canberra Community Hospital Board yesterday approved increased X ray charges for the radiology section. Under a new formula, radiology fees will be based on the median benefit refund rate plus 10 percent, with possible revisions as needed.

Canberra Nsw Victoria Queensland Queanbeyan

Rural output drop cited by minister in drought impact

The article reports a $370 million reduction in rural output due to drought. Minister for Primary Industry Anthony says the drop reflects broader agricultural distress. Also noted are election coverage and global political mentions on pages 2 to 8.

Mailliony Anthnnyy

Fight to keep Canberra High from closure

Parents and Citizens supporters protest plans to close Canberra High due to falling enrollment. Department of the Interior education branch says remaining students would transfer to Lyneham High. The meeting heard offers to assist Canberra High next year. the protest marked the largest yet against the closure.

Wopasest Department of the Interior Igi O'Connor Lyneham High School A. Foskalt Edneqilag Cap “Hetey High Canberra

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