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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Jul 30, 1969
Page
1
Jonathan Gaul reports from Melbourne that the Federal Labor conference adopted major reforms in racial policy. Aborigines will control tribal lands through public trusts including minerals and lands cannot be taken without joint Aboriginal and Federal consent.
A Queensland conference attack on racial policies sparks a push by ministers and the Labor Party toward stronger Aboriginal rights. Plans include ratifying international conventions, granting social services and education equality, and transferring native welfare to federal control. The Gurindji land claim and Bougainville tensions dominate debate, while critics warn of constitutional overreach and police actions.
Jonathan Gant reports that Shattlon and Hareadine did not go near the meeting, signaling a muted presence by key figures and a subdued local political event.
Australian Wallabies defeat Northern Tramwaal by five percentage points in a late news wall. Kaansy Karleeevport—Bact Payee noted in the report with four print penalties.
The Canberra Times reports Mrs Gorton’s dental appointment overran, with Tony Eggleton defending the PM’s car parked at Northbourne bus stop while awaiting return. Eyewitnesses said the car stood for nearly half an hour. The driver, Ray Coppin, was to call back, and no clear duration was given. A prior complaint noted non parking at times.
Sir Robert Madawick, chairman of the ABC, said critics seek to silence views they disagree with as he pledged to resist such pressure. He defended the ABC as a strong, professional news service and noted occasional errors will be tolerated, stressing the need for an open forum for diverse ideas despite calls for suppression. He refused to name individuals or groups behind the push.
In Birmingham Alabama marine sergeant James W Killen 22 is charged with murder in the fatal shooting of Australian singer Catherine Ann Warnes 20 authorities said today. The incident occurred in Birmingham and was reported by Associated Press.
A 37 page report by Macquarie University Vice-Chancellor A G Mitchell and Deputy Vice-Chancellor F W Conan calls for closer cooperation between universities and secondary schools and health services. It argues universities should use secondary examination results more knowledgeably and involves preparatory work for student admissions and selection across Australia.
Trained computer programmers formerly housed in condemned buildings near Northhonene Avenue and Alinga Street in Canberra faced cold rooms as temperatures dipped before. A new clock repair by the Department of Intercot Works eased conditions, raising room warmth to 53 degrees from 42 last day.
Bangkok reports say President Nixon and Thai leaders agreed a total of 48,000 US troops in Thailand would be reduced as the Vietnam War eases. Thai Foreign Minister Thanat Khamman said no immediate action on the remaining forces, with future levels tied to the Vietnam conflict, and discussions also covered Laos and broader Southeast Asia aid.
In New Delhi US Ambassador Kenneth B. Keating stated Nixon would make a brief Vietnam stop before heading to India on Thursday. Keating offered no dates for the Vietnam visit, but indicated preparations and expected talks with Saigon leaders as part of the Asian tour. The report notes ongoing U.S. military reassessment and possible troop withdrawals from Vietnam.
The Anglican Church of Australia opposes broader abortion policy, citing a conservative stance across church law and ethics. The report notes related commentary and positions in a Page 3 feature with broader religious and social debates.
Fragmented OCR shows housing prices and deposits but text is damaged. It mentions new and established homes in Scullin with prices around 13 100 and 23 900. Indicates deposits and features but specifics are unreadable.
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