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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Feb 19, 1968

Page

12

PNG Elections Poll Shows Voters Understand Procedures

In Port Moresby on Sunday, voters in Papua New Guinea's second general election demonstrated greater knowledge of election rules. Chief Electoral Officer Robert Uryan noted early reports show improvements after education campaigns, with few rejections. Minor incident at several polling centers occurred without major disruption.

Port Moresby Papuas New Guinea Robert Uryan Iain Yonerday Baer

Papuan clash injures police as mobs target Port Moresby

A large group of Papuans attacked two police cars injuring seven officers in Port Moresby. Reports say locals believed the assailants were tricked by phony agreements. security forces contained the unrest as early voters faced disruption.

Port Esey

American FHSid Service Speaker at Canberra Luncheon

Arthur Howe of the American Fhsid Service is slated as guest speaker at an Australian American Association luncheon to be held at Hotel Canberra. The event details remain uncertain due to garbled text but center on a cross national gathering in Canberra involving the association and a U.S. official.

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Vietnam War Debate and Australian Arbitration Hearings Mentioned

The piece surveys a mix of topics including US calls to control the war, arbitration hearings in ACT and NSW on pay scales for fire and transport workers, and political commentary on Vietnam. It references the Saigon administration and American strategy, alongside local labor disputes and sensational war rhetoric.

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Henty asks US to buy defence goods here

Australian minister Henty urged the United States to purchase defence equipment domestically. The proposal sparked debate over aligning with US military supply lines while citing regional security needs. Discussions referenced Woomera range and broader ASEAN cooperation, with no immediate commitments reported.

Henty

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