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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Jan 25, 1968
Page
2
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Australian gunner Leonard Edward Newman received a five year sentence from a seven officer court martial for the manslaughter of a young Australian officer in Vietnam on December 1. The ruling comes amid wartime discipline actions in Vung Tau.
Court martial proceedings focused on Newman a serviceman in Vietnam with details of a criminal case and discharge options. The defense argued he was fatally wounded during a grenade incident and could appeal while the court weighed penalties and potential discharge from service.
A 22 year old man claims he was demoted while serving in the Commonwealth Department of Social Service. He says his diabetes was the reason, and he will appear before the Public Service Board. David Graham of Melbourne spoke to reporters.
The University of NSW expects to submit a revised bequest plan to the trustees soon. The plan concerns the use of a $1.5 million endowment and involves the Vice-Chancellor Sir Philip Baxter. Police report a Fremantle chase and multiple escapees linked to a car theft incident, with one captured and another remaining at large.
The minister indicated moves to assign Anzac era units to new commands in South Vietnam, with shifts involving the 2RAR and other allied units. An arrangement would place several personnel under a revised leadership in the theater.
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