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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Feb 19, 1968

Page

8

Gorton Says Vietnam Policy Stays Unchanged

Melbourne broadcast shows Prime Minister Gorton reaffirming Australia’s commitment to Vietnam should not increase. He notes focus on overseas development and calls for careful handling of public demonstrations and political protests. Police investigate violent incidents linked to the protests as authorities urge calm nationwide.

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Whitlam outlines Vietnam policy and withdrawal stance

Prime Minister Whitlam argues Australia should weigh withdrawing troops from South Vietnam as the US pursues its policy. He stresses Labor seeks to influence Washington without escalating allied commitments and warns against extending operations in North Vietnam.

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McEwen Praises UNCTAD Trade and Development Efforts

Canberra reports quoted Minister for Trade Mr McEwen saying UNCTAD opens avenues for development, stressing improved trading opportunities for developing nations. He highlighted Papua New Guinea’s special situation and urged fuller recognition of its needs within world trade debates.

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Nurses in Sydney courses for NSW nursing scholarships

The Canberra Community Hospital’s matron Mrs Queenie Wile reports seven Danish Derrek MUTSeS students will study in Sydney today. Five scholarships were awarded by Health Minister Dr Forbes for NSW Royalt College of Nursing studies. My Wilson will study nursing administration for 12 months, tutor Me Grosse Tebbuls will present specialist lectures. Miss Felicity Crp and three ward sisters will undertake six month ward management courses.

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Fire destroys four houses in bush blaze near Melbourne

A grass fire burning near Icer east of Melbourne swept through the area destroying four houses. A County Fire Authority fireman was charged with starting fires at The Basin and will appear in Ferniree Gully Court on March 4. The blaze, the largest so far this season, forced closure of parts of the Great Ocean Road as about 2000 acres burned and ~20 firefighters laboured through the night to control it.

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Renshaw Visit Sparks NSW Bushfire Effort and Flood of Reported Blazes

A garbled report describes Forestry Commission activity near Lorne and the Sheaak Rivertide area as bushfires threaten forest land. Firefighters deploy 7 units, hundreds of acres burn, and local officials from Liberal and government sides comment on response amid confusion and safety concerns.

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Gunfire in chase after car injures taxi driver

Police pursuing teenagers in a Somph car chase fired several shots early today, a bullet striking a taxi only inches from the driver during the pursuit.

Melbourne

Abortion Debate Looms After AMA Remarks

A fragmented 1920s style clipping notes the AMA hints abortion could become a legislative issue in Australia. It mentions police chases and vehicle incidents as context, with scattered references to a carload of teenagers and a Chelsea area score or event after midnight.

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Clash over Landsborough by election nominee pits Liberals

In Queensland Liberal party turmoil follows announcement of Landsborough by election candidate Peter Nelson Grade 49 Caloundra. The party’s electorate committee says Grade was chosen after the retirement of Premier Frank Nicklin. The Country Party and Liberal factions clash as police report shooting incidents and political maneuvering swirl around the campaign.

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Smuggled Theodorakis Manuscript Case From Athens

Melbourne men claim they smuggled a Mikos Theodorakis music manuscript out of Athens at the urging of the Greek composer’s associates. They say the item, titled Song, was arranged for publication to aid the Committee for Liberation of Democracy in Greece. The two are released, with authorities saying they were watched in Greece and Greece prison conditions cited.

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Carrington and England in mood and movement

A fragmentary but vivid discussion centers on Carrington the gloom and the role of old England in a changing world. The piece touches on Britain Australia Britain’s global stance and the High Commissioner in Europe preparing to depart for London with emphasis on readjustment and national identity.

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Teenager Faces Assault Charge After Mt Gravatt Incident

A 15 year old girl was attacked in Mount Gravatt suburb. Bets Fane was charged with assault and will appear in the Magistrates Court tomorrow. The incident occurred early this morning and the victim is receiving medical attention.

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Water use drops in Canberra amid new restrictions

Canberra daily water consumption began to fall after tightened restrictions. On Thursday the city used 5.8 million gallons, about 1.5 million less than the previous day, with an overall 24 hour total of 14.2 million. Officials said cooler weather may lessen demand, while dam levels edged lower and firefighting limits remained extended over the weekend.

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Metals dispute to ACTU today

A Melbourne ACTU executive meeting faces a pivotal decision on metal trades disputes. The disputes committee, formed in Melbourne, seeks national stoppages by metal trades unions and affiliated bodies. The session may address penalties and reforms within the Arbitration Act.

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Appeal for wartorn orphans resettlement plan urged

The ACT Advisory Council chair Mc J Pend urged government action to create a scheme resettling orphans from the Vietnam war. He pressed for cooperation with the Good Neighbours Council to move homeless children to safety, noting the urgent humanitarian need and potential legal frameworks.

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