Government Ministers flag perceived army saboteur actions over Vietnam policy
Senior government Ministers fear army leadership in Vietnam undermines official stance on civic aid and worry over cabinet decisions on Australia’s future troop levels. Defence Minister Fraser issued a clarifying statement while ministers declined to discuss government decisions. Brigadier Serong’s remarks suggested no purely military reason for Australian troops in Vietnam.
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Fraser
Canberra
E. Serong
Nixon
Serong
Fraser debate over Vietnam force as civilians planned
The article notes Mr Fraser’s priority was political, aiming to keep the Australian task force in Vietnam with no military need for its stay. Last week Vietnamese allied leaders signaled a phased withdrawal of future civic action, contradicting Fraser’s pledges that overseas defence would not be cut back amid inflation-driven cuts.
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Vietnam
Fraser
Australia
Phuoc Tuy
Nui Dat
Fraser outlines phased Vietnamese civic action shift in Vietnam
In Canberra, Mr Fraser said civic action work remains high with 23 new projects under discussion with Vietnamese authorities. He noted a natural Viet Namization of responsibilities, with Vietnamese agencies gradually taking over health, education, and welfare while Australian support continues in Phuoc Tuy Province.
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Phuoc Tuy
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British minister in Munich seeks tangible sign on Warsaw Pact peace
Lord Naliel stated in Munich that while Britain would welcome talks to ease tensions with the Warsaw Pact, no concrete steps were seen yet and a tangible sign of Communist intent was anticipated.
Allied Survivors Scramble Under Fire at Laos Ranger Outpost
Bleeding South Vietnamese Rangers fought to board American helicopters as they hovered near the Laotian border at Landing Zone Ranger. An American air controller warned the rescue to maintain order while medics treated wounded soldiers amid field howitzers. Earlier reports said more than 100 wounded and at least 40 killed in the Laos fight, with Saigon staff calling the losses immense.
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United Press International
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Laos
Ranger
Khe Sanh
Australian engineer rescued after eight day glacier ordeal
Ian Holmes of Melbourne survived eight days trapped on Gatley glacier Heard Island after his two companions left him to seek help. A Nella Dan helicopter evacuated Holmes to safety, with Dr Budd and Dr Podd aiding the rescue team as weather allowed.
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Seheey
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Labor set to govern in WA
Western Australia appears poised to form its first government in 12 years as Labor holds its seats and gains from Liberal-Country, with Mirrabooka and Merredin-Yilgarn already secured and Bunbury, Murchison-Eyre still contesting. Premier Sir David Brand clings to hope while Opposition leader Tonkin suggests momentum shifts in a landmark 18-year-old vote election.
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Labor Party
Western Australia
Liberal-Country Party
Australia
F. D. Cash
DLP
Mirrabooka
Merredin-Yilgarn
Toodyay
Labor
Murchison-Eyre
Bunbury
WA Election Returns Show Labor Swing Across States
Widespread criticism of slow counting surfaced as tally room figures lagged behind events in Mirrabook and other seats. Sir David Brand refused to concede, signaling a grim government position, while Opposition Leader Tonkin declared victory in Toodyay with the ALP lead and the Government defeated.
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David Brand
David
Merredin-Wilgarn
Mr Tonkin
Toodyay
ALP
Labor
Time for change in Western Australia election
WA voters swung to Labor after 12 years of Liberal Country Party rule as the party touted a new era. The opposition stressed cost of living while promising free school books and selective price control. Prime Minister Gorton hailed Sir David Brand as an outstanding WA premier amid mixed signals.
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Labor
Tonkin
Gorton
Canberra
Western Australia
David Brand
U K Security Not Vital To Australia Says McMahon
Australia’s foreign minister McMahon told a Melbourne audience Britain can no longer shield Australia from threats. He stressed security and major interests are shifting to South East Asia and the south west Pacific, where Australia can amplify impact through regional security and economic development efforts.
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Australia
Mr McMahon
Wesley Church
Melbourne
Town Split by Snowy Mountain Flood
Sydney reports a sudden afternoon storm caused three inches of rain in under two hours in Berridale Snowy Mountains. Homes flooded and the town was cut in two leaving residents isolated. Local authorities assess damage and coordinate relief efforts.
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Sydney
Snowy Mountains
Berridale
ACOA hits at inflation and public service limits
ACOA criticized government anti inflation measures saying recruitment restrictions target department duplication. The association urged direct action to ease inflation pressures while defending public service staffing integrity.
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