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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Jul 28, 1969

Page

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Third Sinai strike in a week

Cairo reports a third Egyptian air attack on Sinai within a week as fighter bombers crossed the Suez Canal and hit Israeli positions in the northern Sinai. A military spokesman said seven Israeli soldiers were wounded and that encampments suffered heavy damage. The strike followed prior raids including ground installations and radar sites and another raid last Thursday.

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McEwen Attacks ABC in Perth Stopover

Deputy Prime Minister McEwen launched fresh attacks on the ABC during a Perth stopover for the Country Party conference. He complained the ABC did not report his Western Australia movements in the 1956 campaign and refused to answer questions, saying he would not be censored by the broadcaster. He also criticized Sydney interviews and claimed the ABC had not acknowledged his WA visit, while the ABC defended its reporting.

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Reform of law sought by new society

The Homosexual Law Reform Society of the ACT, formed at a public meeting with over 30 attendees, aims to draft an ordinance repealing existing ACT laws on homosexuality. Canberra solicitor M A Landale led the gathering and the group plans to mirror NSW provisions in the ACT. The society will present its draft to the Attorney General and Minister for the Interior, with officers elected including Landale O Connor Mautner Walsh Rikon Reid and Grieve.

Homosexual Law Reform Society of the Canberra M.A Nsw Landale De 1 O'Connor T. Mautner Gordon Walsh Rikon Poiriria Reid Grieve

Librarian Kenseth Bins Dies After Long Service

Kenseth Bins 90 Librarian and longtime county official died yesterday in Canberra Hospital. Survived by his wife who died recently, he was the second holder of a parliamentary and national council post and served as center board chairman from 1957 to 1964. A keen bowler, he was deeply involved in community and education in early days.

Kenseth Bins Fone Mr Brows

Shipping rates to Europe set to rise next year

Australian and European shipowners outlined a policy to push profitability on capital, claiming investments in modern containerised shipping. The conference in Canberra reported large capital outlays for reequipment and new tonnage, with the UK fleet also expanding. They warned higher freight rates and adjusted through transportation would be needed to sustain returns amid tight finance markets and low yields on shipping capital.

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Exam for secondary student awards this week

More than 85,000 candidates will sit on Wednesday and Thursday for the Commonwealth secondary scholarships. The Minister for Education and Science, Mr Fraser, said scholarships would be renumerated for final two years of secondary schooling in 1970 and 1971. Scholarships are based on end-of-year exams and include technical options in several states. Over 7,800 applicants for technical scholarships in Western Australia, Northern Territory, Queensland and other areas will compete. The awards cover costs like books, equipment allowances, and compulsory fees with some extra support.

Fraser Queensland

Regency votes to remain with Indonesia in West Irian

In Sorong, West Irian, a local Regency Assembly unanimously voted to stay with Indonesia. The decision follows a broader regional push for self determination amid upheaval, with other regencies still undecided.

Sorong West Irian Aap-Reutey

Nixon outlines Asian defence plan in Jakarta talks

President Nixon pledged not to alter Indonesia's non aligned stance while urging Asian nations to assume full responsibility for regional defence. He spoke on arrival in Djakarta during a five nation tour and proposed an independent Asian defence policy with US aid but no American combat troops. He also signaled willingness to meet with the Russians to ease tensions.

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Nixon and Suharto welcome at Manila airport

President Nixon promotes peace and economic well being during a Manila stopover with President Suharto and Mrs Suharto. He stresses Asia driven peace, warns against war threats, and notes shifting defense burdens to Asian nations while planning further consultations with Asian leaders.

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Moon men return home after Apollo 11 mission

Apollo 11 astronauts Neil Armstrong Edwin Aldrin and Michael Collins arrived at Ellington Field Texas, then Houston for debriefing. A crowd of 4000 welcomed them, wives and families gathered near the airfield as technicians prepared medical checks and quarantine steps to prevent moon germs from escaping.

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Adelaide Film Festival Censorship Sparks Indecent Claim

In Adelaide a Japanese film picked for the festival has been rejected as indecent. Festival director E Williams explains censorship rules grant permission to ban, not cut, under a special dispensation tied to Sydney and Melbourne events. The controversy centers on whether such exemptions remain valid.

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Lahkor's national talks begin in Melbourne today

The report notes talks on a nationwide ALP alternative and references tensions in Gore government. It mentions assessments from a New York Times editor about Soviet and Chinese war preparations and cites Thieu pressuring for Viet Cong negotiations. The page also lists candidates and election coverage with classifieds.

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Australian envoy to Nationalist China ends term

The Australian Ambassador to Nationalist China Mir Prank Bei Coover will depart Re for city on August 4 after Kishina has left office according to the Central News Agency.

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Girl, 6, Attacked in Fairfield West Park

Sydney police search for a youth who offered a girl helper ride while she played with her brother. The 6 year old suffered serious injuries after a ride to Palmerston Road and assault alleged. Described suspect about 14, on bicycles, patrols continue.

Sydney Itl Fairfiehl

Man Killed in Collision at Sharp Street Cooma

Mr Rennely Joseph Mesd aged 53 of Comma died when his car collided with another on Sharp Street Cooma Saturday afternoon. The other driver, Mr Pater Douglas Pickup aged 18 of Birchgrave Sydney, was admitted to Cooma Hospital with head injuries, in a satisfactory condition late last night. A passenger in his car, Mr George Pellty, was restrained at Cooma Hospital and allowed to leave.

Rennely Joseph ‘Mesd

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