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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Jan 31, 1967

Page

11

Reprieve for Sir Henry Bolte in Ryan case debate

The Victoria premier faces political fallout after a late reprieve in Ryan's case, prompting calls to reform the death penalty and align law with practice. Critics say the government's inconsistency undermines public confidence as reaction highlights past hangings and unclear criteria for clemency.

Sir Henry Bolte Ryan Cour Sir Henry Hinself Victoria Rolse

Policy on Death Penalty in Victoria Sparks Debate

Sir Henry Bolte faces two paths after Ryan case. He may do nothing and commute sentences, or push new legislation. Victorians press for abolition in most murder cases while preserving limited exceptions, prompting debate among parliament and public.

Henry Bolte Ryan Sir Henry Bolte

Britain’s Route to Common Market Faces French Hurdles

From Vietnam, Christopher Hollis reports Britain’s bid to join the Common Market is strained by dependence on the United States. In Paris, General de Gaulle weighs Britain’s sincerity and readiness to join European unity, while Wilson and Brown tour Rome Strasbourg and Bonn seeking momentum.

Christopher Hollis Now- Vietnam Britain United de Gaulle Europe Wilson Brown Rome Strasbourg Paris Bonn Brunels Cone Mont Focal Shinwell Labour Party General de Gaulle Jihon Macmillan Heath Wile San Wilon Presiden Sie Galle Briain Mtr Wilkow de Gantte Sterling Britwin United States Vietnam North Vietam North Vietnam Hann Linthe America l'Aurore Die Welt den Fr

Mr Wilsons Sincerity in Britain’s Rome Treaty Dilemma

Britain faces three key assurances before joining the Treaty of Rome. The prime issue is whether Mr Wilson aims to avert European measures or to gain political leverage. Britain must also accept limited renegotiation, and navigate Commonwealth trade changes with Australia Canada and New Zealand.

Britain Australia Iain London

Imponderable of Indian elections peaceful conduct

N J Nanporia editor notes the great question of whether elections in India will be held peacefully. He cites codes of conduct and Home Minister Chavan efforts, but skepticism remains about enforcing order amid dissatisfactions with leadership and unpredictability in Indian affairs.

Chavan Congress

View from Asia reflects on Congress splits and Vietnam war

The piece discusses a potential Congress fracture amid leadership resignations and ticket disputes, notes rising Asian protest styles from Vietnam to Japan, and examines Gandhi era censorship concerns. It also covers Britain US relations, Vietnam war dynamics, and the arrival of Australian General Vincent to Saigon to oversee Nui Dat operations and broader Australian commitments.

Vietnam Japan Asia Red Guards China Gandhi Gan Douglas Vincent Saigon Vincent 50 Westmoreland A Nui Dav Vincent Fe No Xtranger Sinepefore J. Dowling Mackay Atteraha South Vietnam South Phuoc Tuy Vincent Nui Dat St Hine Bisk Nui Dat Canberra Butterworth Malnysia HMAS Hobart Seventh Fleet

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Henry Marders MR Wilson Canada New Zealand N. J.nanporia The Times of India Krishas Menon Developing Countries Connorship Furder Zhivago Indian Board of Nilaratiog Alka Russia Rusia Ict Genet Mr Chavan Mrs Gandhi
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