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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Feb 19, 1968

Page

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Two Canberra Men Die In Worron Road Crashes

Two Canberra men were killed and five injured in Worron accidents on the Federal Midway yesterday. One victim, 56, of Diamondara Street Belld, was killed when a sedan left the road a tree 16 miles north of Canberra. Another vehicle crash near Queanbeyan Hospital killed John Twine, 23, of Karst Street O'Connor, who was thrown from the car and died at the hospital. Several passengers sustained serious injuries and were treated at Canberra Community Hospital. Police said one driver was returning to Canberra to collect items forgotten for the journey.

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Attack at Saigon Police Headquarters Kills Seven Officers

An early Sunday attack at the Saigon police headquarters left seven officers fatally wounded. The incident unfolded with shelling and gunfire as authorities investigated the assault and secured the scene. Local officials ordered increased security in response to the deadly event.

Saigon Viebeong Martared Longe Sagoo National Polive

Mexico Games Ban May Widen

Controversy over a boycott grows as Seven African states and others threaten to withdraw from the Mexico City Olympics in protest at the IOC decision to allow South Africa to compete. Reports from Brazzaville and Kuala Lumpur note leaders weigh withdrawal, with the Soviet Union warning of broad impact on the Olympic movement.

Grenoble Reuter Ward Boyott Mexico City Fioindia Abgest Ubanda Tanzani Ghana Gambia United’ “Arab Republic Getober International Olympic Committee WOC South Africa BBC Mall Bina Syodeawn Im Kasla Lumpur Malaysing Tun Abdul Tishman Rigerin Brazzaville Soviet Union Hag Ak Treat Johaannesburgs Frank Braun

Swimmer Feared Drowned Near Carrarans Beach

A 27 year old man Maurice Saberta of Gymes Sydney is feared drowned after going swimming at Carrarans Beach about five miles north of etviy Ba. He disappeared Saturday afternoon after about 30 minutes in the water. A towel and shirt were found on the beach. Police resumed the search this morning as officers coordinate with authorities.

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Whitlam attacks Calwell on Vietnam policy in Melbourne TV clash

In a Melbourne TV interview, Labor's Gough Whitlam accuses Arthur Calwell of debauching the 1966 Vietnam debate and says the party's policies under Holt and Calwell risk a collapse of the ALP stance. He insists Labor would end bombing, seek negotiation, and preserve the alliance with the United States.

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Public figures clash over Vietnam policy and withdrawal

A political dispute centers on Labor Party unity and Vietnam War policy. A speaker rejects public brawls with opponents, defends ALP positions, and argues for an honorable settlement with Hanoi. He calls for Allied forces to withdraw and for Vietnam to be governed by Vietnamese care alone.

Hanoi Vietnam Asia

Australians suffer heavy losses in Bien Hoa Vietcong attack

Six Australians killed and one wounded as Vietcong attacked an Australian Task Force base in Bien Hoa province. The Operation Coburg offensive began January 26, with 17 Australians killed and 63 wounded so far. The battle included rockets mortars and machine guns with US air support and artillery.

Bien Hoa South Vietnam Canberra Viehong Coburg Iss Bien Hoa Province RAR Saigon Operation Coburg Long ‘Binh Dusap Tan Son Nhut Third Cavalry Regiment

Vietcong launches second wave attack across South Vietnam

Vietcong forces struck 47 settlements and outposts including Phan Thiet and Tay Ninh in a renewed offensive. US and South Vietnamese troops counterattacked as Bien Hoa and Tan Son Nhut came under air siege. Reports tallied casualties, prisoners, and fierce shelling with renewed pressure near the Mekong Delta and DMZ areas.

Saigon Tai Son Nhut Mekong Silarers Westmore South Vietnam Bien Hon Airase Mirine Leat Gu Con kWwo Leah Wick Nam Phan Thiet Cront Bat Tay Ninh Mekone Cai Lay Ben Tre My Tho Teon

Johnson on Pep Tour Aboard USS Constellation

Fragmented report describes President Johnson and aides departing to greet Marines aboard the USS Constellation off California as rapid moves in Vietnam war efforts unfold. The piece notes Marine troops and air support aiming to bolster South Vietnamese resolve near Khe Sanh.

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Australian Casualties In Oper Mon Coburg Reported

The five Australians killed yesterday in Oper Mon Coburg are named from 3 RAR and 1st Field Squadron units. Private Thomas Johannes de Vrits Van Een mustied of Casletton, Oria. Private John Alexander Doherty, 23, Bendigo. Private Sonpertho Astestr Gare Felt, 21, Ballina. Sergeant Collailtum Micha, 38, Crnuigva. Lance Corporal James Leslie Meng, 22, Victoria. Wounded include Lance Corporal Marious Hei drieas. Another soldier, Private Kevin Ronald Wilson, 22, Ballarat, died Friday after imprecise reports.

Oper Mon Coburg National Servicanisut Thomas Johannes de Vrits van Crnuigva Queensland Linceshambardier James Leslie Meng Nuxion Victoria Lance Trumbartler Marious. Heidrieas Morin Van Dele Bulleen Wie Jioriu Twist Allather Phuoc ‘Tuy Kevin Ronald Wilsom Rawker, Victorlay & Rar

Water use falling amid drought and sewer issues

Fragmented notice summarizes a range of brief items including falling daytime water consumption blamed on sewer strain, a forecast for today, defence export notes, and political rumors of a coup in Malaysia. The page also notes classified listings on pages 9 and 10.

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