06 Jun 1969
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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Jun 06, 1969
Page
1
A Royal Australian Air Force helicopter was brought down by ground fire 14 miles north of Mu Dat this afternoon. The crew were evacuated by support aircraft while the rest of the assault force secured the area.
Haircuts stay 90 while leaders debate increases. In Canc hetta and Canberra reports a mixed view emerges with several hairdressers favoring price rises while others hold firm at current levels. The Mas ter Hairdressers president notes no immediate changes.
A joint Australian American naval board of inquiry into the collision between HMAS Melbourne and USS Evans will open at Subic Bay in the Philippines. The crash during Sea Split killed 74 sailors aboard the Evans. The inquiry will discuss secret matters and hear from Royal Australian Navy and US Navy officials, with Admiral J Hi King presiding. The Melbourne will be surveyed for damage as Singapore, Sydney, and Canberra weigh repair options.
A Canberra committee formed to push for an open air music bowl on Lake Burley Griffin considers options including a floating stage near Canberra Point. Proposals envision 5000 seats, central sheltered access, and use for concerts, pageants, open air conventions, and religious gatherings.
Ned London reports studio plans for a film featuring Warren Beatty in armor as Ned, with Dina de Laurentiis producing the project. The piece notes Tavesiay Apple and related production notes, outlining cast and creative direction for the forthcoming film.
Australia reports fresh shooting along the Papua New Guinea West Irian border with Indonesian troops entering PNG and killing two West Irianese in a second raid. The Australian ambassador relayed concerns to Indonesia's foreign minister, observers will visit Jayapura to discuss incidents, and Canberra notes border demarcation is poorly defined.
Port Moresby reports Indonesians shot two West Papuan informants last week during a raid near Kwarka village. Police and troops searched the Kwari camp, finding signs of bullets and ration packs but no confirmed deaths. Aerial and ground patrols continued as West Irianese sought relocation and asylum, with hundreds of people now in provisional camps awaiting processing.
Melbourne reports the death of Mer Michas G. Jordan, 55, secretary of the Victorian Trades Hall Council. He was known as the "Big man" of the union, led a cleanup of the left wing, and was praised by Sir Arthur Byrnh for dedicating his life to workers' conditions in Victoria.
Mary Gibbons resigns as woman secretary of the ACT Trades and Labour Council after eight months. She cites overwork and time away from family while noting plans to pursue new work out of Canberra. She says the drive to involve more women in unions remains, despite her departure.
A wavering Canberra street clubs motion for confidence calls for immediate resignation of ACT soccer leader Nir Harevay Grigi amid an anonymous motion. The paper notes political tension and a push for leadership change within the ACT soccer administration.
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