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Newspaper

Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Jun 04, 1969

Page

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Canberra abattoir inquiry move sparks Senate debate

Senators from Canberra clash over government handling of the ACT abattoir decision as a joint committee inquiry is debated. Supporters press for a serious inquiry into operations and future, while opponents warn against delaying closure slated for June.

Ratte Seine Wood Lim Anna Eles Satoru Hull Ind Seusle Devitt Cab Tos Evns Iiller Senate Genoet de Forbes All Sider Canherrie Marron Act Canberra Australia Tyenhall Tve Marriott Can Ehaing

Summons Served on Trade Man in Canberra Case

The Commonwealth Policy charged a suspended Department of Trade clerk under Crimes Act Section 70 for unauthorised disclosure of factual information. The case, heard in Canberra Petty Sessions next Wednesday, follows police investigations into Maxwell Newton Pty Ltd and alleged leaks from Commonwealth departments.

Commonwealth Department of Trade Canberra Commonwealth Police Bowen Asume Anyon Polly Bastion Charing Department of Trade and Industry Seation IL War Commonewwealthy Police Maxwell Newton Pty Ltd Neouily Gubbis

Melbourne collision leaves 56 US men lost in incident

The Melbourne, en route to Singapore, slowed for repairs after a collision. One death reported, 217 believed rescued. Survivors and injured were being treated aboard the US carrier Keaysage as SEATO Sea Spirit ships hunted for more survivors. Navy Minister Kelly released details to Canberra and to the Senate via Senator McKellar.

Hoth Melbourne Evansere Keaysage Navy Me Kelly Canberra Senate McKellar Manila Tiesay Gaap Singapore Frank FE. Evans SEATO South Chin Sea Evans Anitary Tron Evan Kearsarge Ter Mania

Melbourne carrier collision shocks by election week

In a turbulent week Melbourne carrier collision dominates headlines as Prime Minister and opponents trade messages. US Seventh Fleet plans rapid tasking while Singapore repairs the carrier after ramming the destroyer Evans during SEATO exercises. Casualties reported with many missing, survivors rescued, and naval leadership confirming ongoing investigations and command shifts.

End of the Grey Ghost Pearl Hagour

The US destroyer Frank B. Evans carries a storied WWII and Korean War history. Named for Brigadier General Freak B. Evans, it earned the nickname Grey Ghost during Korea while serving with the 7th Fleet. It saw action near Okinawa in 1945 and later patrolled the Far East, Vietnam, and SEATO operations, enduring bombardments near Wonsan.

Pearl Hakgour Frank B. Evans Freak B. Evans US Marine Corps Wis Olewe Jamenea Invetober Bethlehem Stalin Istana Evans Hugh W. Hadley Okinawa Far East 7Th Fleet Seato Munocauses Wonsan Anh Semed

Prime Minister signals possible Bendigo by election setback

In Castlemaine Mr Gorton suggested the Bendigo by election could foretell Federal defeat, saying by elections or state votes rarely affect overall federal results. Labor held Dawson and Corio in earlier by-elections, while Tabor won Corfe in 1967 with swings. Campaigning in Bendigo included TV and radio materials as Whitlam bolstered Labour’s effort.

Castlemaine Gorton Bendigo Eton Corio Dawson Labor Queensland Te Auniy Heywever Tabor Corfe Victoria Liberals Quesnstand Oat Capris Bene Sige Ant Son Digo Ita Federation Beniliga New Keaton Hind Whitlam Radia Mike Perth Cun Wayne Garten Federil Tide Et Ik UES Melbourné

Militant risk looms as PNG diverts toward military rule

In Port Moresby Jan D. Gilbert warns that independence may invite military influence. He notes early governments could fall to officers' ambitions, turning the army into the dominant national force. The Times publishes Part 1 of The Army Threat.

Jan D. Gilbert Port Mores Papua New Guinea Conners ‘Times Gilberts

Prague party resignations prompt leadership change

A Prague party committee met on Monday and elected Oldrich Malejka to succeed Bo Simion as party head. Simion remains a firm supporter of the April party meeting that installed Husak after Dubcek, according to informed sources.

Bo- Will Simion Subeak Uch Jon Prague Pary Immunitets Carees Rotiny Erty Oidrich Malejka Simon Simon Hat Apel de Fea Husak Dubcek

Fragmented world news and local notices in shaky OCR

A garbled page collage shows cabinet notes on requesting aid from Malaysia and security forces, plus patrol reports in West Papua andTranese regions. It mentions a five day state visit to Nationalist China, Egypt defence plans, and election bits with courts and letters.

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