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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Jun 09, 1971
Page
6
Fragmentary wartime letter or commentary references Tet, Vietnam independence, Allied roles, and public sentiment. Mentions conscription, punishments for dodging service, and foreign influence in Indochina. Discusses Vietnam, Japan, France, the United States, and Australian views, with critical tone toward involvement and governance.
The letter argues for end to external interference and urges the United Vietnam goal. The writer contends that Thieu and Sanit oppose compromise and that North and South Vietnamese must unite after outside influence ends. The piece reflects longing for leadership and a peaceful path forward.
A critical account describes a government run bus service characterized by inefficient planning and rising fares. It alleges officials used coercion to push a mobile message, while crews lacked training and maintenance collapsed. The piece blames authorities for botched routes and delayed upgrades, harming transit reliability.
Readers discuss abortion law in Canberra comparing contraception access and legal termination. Letters raise concerns about law influence by doctors police and officials, argue for legal reform and access to birth control and abortion services, with named authors William M Oswald and Jean M Oswald.
Reports describe ethnic Chinese settlers migrating in Sarawak toward Kalimantan with Indonesian army denying forced relocation. General Sumadi cites communist threat as motive for moves while authorities urge calm and security along riverine routes.
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