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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Jun 16, 1969

Page

13

Police to direct fireworks traffic tonight

Special traffic arrangements announced for the Aflix fireworks display at Canbarrs Shawarauind. The show starts at 6 pm with gates opening at 4 pm. One entrance will admit two lanes from Flemington Road and Weather From the Federal Highway, another from the Cindervil Racecourse side. All lanes will be clearly marked with traffic diverted to Sifting Avenue near Phillip Avenue and Hick Federal Highway. Police control outside the showground, Apes members inside. Admission prices: adults and children under high school age. Proceeds support Apes and local safety charities.

Canbarrs Shawarauind Welock Rmin Flemingtan Road Jane Cindervil Frapes guacHanal Phillip Avenue Hick Festeral Highway Fran Watson Wackett Ainglie Downer Balice Trafic Apee Anime Amputiee Aid Adills Wde Tor Ondee High School Apes and Safety School Far Hildred Focal Charities

Birthday football marks Queen's Birthday events at Sancillary College

Dun an hosts football at Bunlegon and Manuka as part of Queen's Birthday celebrations. Cadets meet NSW Combined High Schools in a 3 am soccer clash while a visiting school teams faces a candy union match at Span. About 5,500 attend a colorful parade with Gov General Sir Paul Maslack inspecting afterward.

Sir Paul Hasluck Royal Military ‘College Dunan Bunlegon Manuka Nsw Rales Duntroony Span Paul Maslack Eollope Symnasium

Melbourne Disaster Board Hears Evans Officers Testimony

Two US officers from the destroyer Evans testified before the Australian board probing the June collision with the Australian carrier Melbourne. Lieutenants Hopson and Ramsey described bridge actions, bearing checks, and orders as Melbourne was struck and drifted, with tense statements of what occurred in the minutes leading to impact.

Subic Bay Philipspines Frank E. ‘Evans Ameristralian Board Evang Melbourne James Hopson Clewtenant Ronald Ramsey Hopson Romsey Evans Helbourne Nelbourne Ramsey Posit Wien Stepan Mopson Sunil Liewtenant Ranier Callea Flamey Ramsay Mel Corned Licianint Hopson Liewenant Hopson Hopman Thesaig Molhoine Uf Liewtenant Bowley Hopsoning

Threat to peace lies in Asia, says Australian minister

Australian Minister for External Affairs Freeth said the main threat to peace lay in Asia. He warned that a world disorder could arise and cited concerns about stability in the region. The remarks came amid discussions on global security and Australia’s role.

Asia Hong Kong Reuter Reaton Australi Bfaiken Freeth

Austratis and Asia discuss regional peace efforts

The Australian minister and Foreign Correspondents discuss regional threats and peace prospects in Asia and the Pacific. They note Communist forces and tensions in Southeast Asia, with calls for cohesive actions by Australia, the United States, and regional governments to sustain stability.

Soviet missiles aimed at China alarm London sources

Defence sources in London say the Soviet Union holds about 330 nuclear missiles in Mongolia aimed at China’s key nuclear sites around Peking. The reports note extended air and space system buildup in Siberia as part of Moscow’s deterrent strategy against Maoist expansion and a Soviet Mongolian defense pact.

London Soviet Union Mongolia China Ainklang Proviness Peking Mds Consideranly Siberia Moscow Mao Tseling

Soviet Mongolia bases cited amid Sino Soviet feud

The report notes Soviet bases in Mongolia manned by Russians and supplied by allies as a backdrop to a fiery speech by Mongolian Premier Yumzhagin Tahtenbal accusing Mao Zedong of aiming to annex Mongolia by force. It mentions Padgorny’s visit, MOSCOM coverage, and the conference debating China condemnation with mixed party reactions.

Moscom Aaporanier Maneheolia Communist Party Teader Premigr Yumzhagin Taeitenbal China Mao Tseung Anenex Mongolia Me Taedenbal Adarest Mui Hig Katinn Mons

Italy wine fraud trial halted over spoiled evidence

The Ascoli trial on 250 suspects accusing production and sale of mislabelled wine was halted after 700000 gallons of wine were found tainted and replaced with dyed water. Investigators torn the Malian wine industry account, seized a tank of 300 kg, and recovered wine by tanker. Fabio Lanciaiti, the wine seller, admitted masterminding the theft and falsified sales reached 24000 dollars. over 40 others were arrested.

Ascoli Tialy Qlalen United Press. International Wine Co Celine

Rio de Janeiro Drowner Sentenced for Attempted Jail Term

In Rio de Janeiro on the outskirts, a police river arrest leaves a man jailed for plotting to drown eight people. He is one of seven involved in a drowning plot dating back to 1860, tied to a long-ago case.

Rio DE Janeiro Uoping Sivere Rio

Ireland Elections Report with Party Seat Totals

In Dublin Ireland the recent dissolution of the government shows Fianna Fail with 14 seats while Fine Gael holds 46 and the Labour Party 18. Three independent senators and three other members maintain a varied balance as the election unfolds.

Dublin Irish Republic Geneva Fianna Fail Pine Gael Labour Party

Taylor Estate Valued At Over A Million Dollars

Los Angeles reports that film star Robert Taylor’s estate is valued at more than one million dollars. The actor died last weekend, and the will is to be probated on Friday according to United Press International.

Los Angeles Fim Rober Taylor United Press International

Moscow urges new talks on border with China

The Soviet Union signaled willingness to resume border discussions with China, proposing talks at the Soviet border town of Khabarovsk or similar venue within weeks. China urged diplomacy but rejected Soviet conditions, stressing border issues be handled through peaceful negotiations and navigation questions remain tied to broader frontier disputes.

Moscow Soviet Union Chins An Ching Tovx Pews Agency Peking China Kiba Damansky

Soviet and Chinese Leaders Reach for Border Talks Amid Tense Clash

A Soviet official pushes for a full border settlement with China after a new clash on the 500 mile frontier. Moscow and Peking exchange statements as both sides blame each other and seek negotiations, warning that war would be disastrous for communism and humanity.

Yestayday Ching Imeyit Momo Ar Rusesia China Communist Movement Mfr Keartar

Korean guerrillas killed near Seoul by South Korean forces

South Korean forces killed three North Korean guerrillas about 140 miles north of Seoul during a night engagement. The counter espionage command reported the encounter, seizure of a small rubber raft, and a few rounds of ammunition found.

Seoul Inday Ie Puisoiing Sat

Apollo Lunar Landing Rehearsal Plans React in Houston

AP reports preparations in Houston for a lunar landing rehearsal ahead of the Apollo mission. NASA aims to simulate touchdown with a trainer vehicle and lunar module, targeting July 20 for a real Moon landing attempt. Armstrong Aldrin and Collins are slated for Cape Kennedy liftoff July 16 with Armstrong and Aldrin descending to the Moon while Collins remains in orbit.

Jock Wo Isips Ellington F Lnk Armstrong Ashire Ome Ene Ata Tin Michael Collins Man Cape Kennedy Florida Aldrin Collins

Soviet prisoner camp horror detailed by engineer survivor

An engineer survivor recounts life in Soviet labor camps from 1960 to 1969 highlighting forced labor, constant surveillance, starvation, and brutal beatings. The memoir portrays widespread mistreatment of tens of thousands of prisoners and depicts the author’s endurance amid inhumane conditions.

Reuters Bam Nnepeinest Weiler Daniel Neds Marchenko Feros

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