17 Jun 1969
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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Jun 17, 1969
Page
1
Australian troops in Dat Do near Nui Pat suffered heavy casualties after a minefield explosion. Reports say the incident marked one of the heaviest Australian losses in a single action during the Vietnam War. Local engagements followed as troops returned fire and searched for further threats.
Vietnam's House of Representatives approved a no confidence motion against Prime Minister Tran Van Huong's government by 49 votes to 2, prompting a request for a joint session with the Senate to discuss new economic measures. Officials note tax changes to be enacted target imported goods and vehicles, with the finance minister promising a 1.0 trillion dong revenue rise.
A scarce report notes Monty and Te Some discuss Australia's ALP approach and arbitration framework. It mentions Oian Alfizated trade and potential actions by Ratpawer and Wan, with J. Youn predicting wider public reaction as the party's long standing policy comes under scrutiny.
The Postmaster General announced a planned telecommunications link between Darwin and the eastern States. The project, valued at about 8 million pounds, aims to connect Darwin and Mount Ysa as part of a broader telephone and television network extending across Australia.
Testimony at the inquiry into the collision between the Australian carrier Melbourne and the US destroyer Ir rank 1 reveals Evans supporting the Melbourne captain while officers of the watch state the carrier could not have avoided the crash. The sequence shows earlier discord over the ships course and actions.
NSW electricity workers meet in Newcastle to decide whether rolling blackouts will hit Sydney and regional areas. Unions push for an eight day week and 38 hour shifts with higher penalties amid ongoing bargaining with the NSW Electricity Commission. An ACT spokesman warned supply effects depend on duration and demand during cold nights.
A Canberra man was arrested by Queanbeyan police early yesterday morning after a weekend crash and charged with refusing to take a Breathalyzer test. Two others faced charges for driving under the influence as well as refusing the test. A Breathalyzer squad said six accidents occurred in Cooma during the weekend, with two injuries when a car hit guide posts and overturned on the Federal Highway near Queanbeyan. The driver Kevin Francis Taylor was admitted to hospital with leg injuries, described as serious. A passenger Terence Ranier sustained severe facial injuries and shock, with his condition listed as satisfactory.
Reports from NSW and nearby areas confirm 19 deaths on roads over the holiday period. Police note an apparent rise in fatalities this year, with two major accidents contributing. NSW, Melbourne, and Brisbane correspondents recount the toll and police statements on traffic safety measures.
Singapore Prime Minister Lee Kuan Yew will head Singapore’s delegation to the five power defence talks opening in Canberra on Thursday. He plans to depart for Sydney tonight.
Monday in Melbourne the Victorian State conference of the Australian Labor Party declared its opposition to all forms of public funding for non government schools. The conference voted by a large majority to oppose state aid and instructed delegates to oppose all proposed at the next Federal conference. Attacks were made on Mr Whitlam and unnamed Labor MPs as the debate stressed that state aid would promote sectarianism, with Hartley arguing state aid is wrong in principle and politically divisive, benefiting the DLP or Liberals who are linked to Orange Lodge interests.
Actors including Mr Harley and Mr J Want backed by Victorian Trades Hall rep on the Workers Compensation Board argued Sinlacid Proposals could become an auction of influence. The debate touched on state aid, education funding, and party positions ahead of federal and state conferences.
Melbourne Monday report on the Democratic Labour Party urging ALP Liberal and Country Party to back a common aid policy. Proposals aim to raise private school subsidies to match state school costs with annual increases over years, ensuring all Australian children receive equal education funding. Dowling criticizes tax bias, while Foxe Shine and candidate Jim Ryan push pace of grants to private schools.
World War II leader Field Marshal Harold Alexander dies in Slough hospital aged 77 after a heart condition. He commanded Allied forces in North Africa and Italy, led Britain’s war effort, later served as Governor General of Canada and Defence Minister. Born into the Caledon family, he married in 1931 and left two sons and a daughter.
An American oil magnate purchased Ban Ban Springs covering 701 square miles and Kalila Station near Dalv ers in the Northern Territory, with details released in Brisbane. Agent Cox for Mr Nelson Hunt says negotiations with Australian partners are underway, including a proposed water experiment, but early reports remain preliminary.
Pompidou, elected president of France, urges national unity after a contested election marked by Communist strength. The piece notes economic aims for Yapna New Guinea and outlines industry and research debates. It mentions tobacco production in Australia and a test by the Roughest squadron in Newthorn Territory, plus various society sections and pages.
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