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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Jun 18, 1968

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PM back after SE Asia tour returns to Canberra

Prime Minister Gorton and Mrs Gorton arrived at the RAAF base Fairburn greeted by Education Minister Fraser. He will report to Canberra on his discussions with leaders from Vietnam Malaysia Singapore and Indonesia. Gorton praises the journey and aims to boost regional security and development.

Gorn Raaf Fairhairn Fraser Cahi South Vietnam Malaysia Singapore Indonesia National Press Club Canberra Goreton Australia Me Gorton Darwin Roger Dean Wilfred Arthur Gorton Mildura

Police plan action to clear rebel Sorbonne students

Paris authorities in control of the Sorbonne plan to sweep militant students from remaining strongholds across the University of Paris after five weeks of protests. Riot police clashed with demonstrators as officers raised the French flag and prepared to restore order, with one officer stabbed but not seriously hurt. Prime Minister Pompidou had warned authorities would act more firmly against the student revolt.

Paris Aaprevier Sorbonne University of Paris Ministry of Education Taike George Pompidou

Translation missing in OCR historical note

Fragmentary OCR text yields no coherent event. Names, dates, or places are unreadable. The excerpt appears to list partial ceremonial names and numbers with no clear story or outcome to summarize.

Hope gone for seamen from Maranxe sinking

AUCKLAND Monday AAP reports eight missing crewmen from the wheat ship Maranxe are officially presumed drowned after the coaster sank off Coromandel Peninsula on Thursday evening. The body of the ninth missing man was found yesterday.

Auckland Coromandel Peninsula

Chairman appointed for Churchill Trust scholarship panel

Sir William Kilpatrick appoints Sir George Currie as chairman of the ACT regional committee selecting scholarship winners for the Winston Churchill Memorial Trust. The panel includes Vice-Admiral Sir Burrell, Mr Justice Wer, Mr R. J. Loudon, Mr G. Romiter, and Mr H. VACT. The committee will close on July 15.

Demonstrators too early for gaol in Melbourne protest

In Melbourne, anti Vietnam protesters including two girls climbed Russell Street police HQ steps seeking imprisonment. Their leader Harry van Moorst, a 21 year old university student, was told to return without warrants. Eleven others had fines for obstructing traffic during a sit in.

Melbourne Russell Street Harry van Moorst Melbourne University W. Burns Canberra

Barnes forecasts record Nauru phosphate yield

The Minister for External Territories Mr Barnes rejected a Canberra Times report that Nauru phosphate was falling. He said production could reach a record two million tons this financial year under the 1967 agreement among Australia Britain and New Zealand. Weather and shipping delays affected first quarter output but overall season was among best in years.

X‘ernal Territories Barnes Canberra Times Nauru Tralia New Zealand Aus Britain British Phosphate Commission Australia Britain Department of External Territories Melbourne A. Gage Gage Gaze

New strike in two Bass Strait oil wells

Melbourne reports Esso-BHP strike oil shows in Tuna A-1 and Barracouta A-3 wells, 35 miles apart. Tests on Tuna A-1 show oil below 6,400 feet. Barracouta A-3 yields high gravity oil at 4,600 feet with gas prospects above 4,000 feet. Further testing will define significance.

Bass Strait Melbourne Esso-Bhp Tuna Marlin Barracouta Viorian Victoria

Australia Pushes Open Davis Cup To Amateurs And Pros

In Melbourne, the Lawn Tennis Association of Australia votes to urge the Davis Cup nations conference in London on July 4 to admit professionals. The plan contrasts with earlier opposition from champion rider who argued players with professional status should not be admitted. STAR President A Edwards supported an open competition for the Cup.

Melbourne Australia Lawn Tennis Association of Australia London Aleering Mion Shampiste Rion STAR A. Edwards Australa

Rhodesia Crisis Looms Over Constitutional Clash

The report notes a looming confrontation between British authorities and Rhodesia as Howe of Fords tensions rise. It highlights warnings from a Liver MP about student violence in Australia and critiques Aboriginal housing conditions. The Anglican synod grants Canberra-Goulburn diocese clergy 40 to 13 weeks of service leave after 15 years.

Britain Howe of Fords Rhodesia Australia Anglican Synod Goulburn Canberra - Goulburn

UK heart man faces setback after transplant ailing

London reports the National Heart Hospital says Frederick Went, the 46th day after his new heart surgery, developed chest troubles and new complications. Doctors reveal no further details, and the patient remains in care as a renewed concern over his condition grows.

London Britany Frederick National Heart Hospital West Gondi Cimeera

Canberra High School to move to Aranda site

Canberra High School will transfer to Aranda, with pupils choosing schooling at the new site or Lyneham High School. Transportable classrooms will be used at Lyneham next year, and staff transfers and feeder buses will carry students from Turner and O’Connor. The move, advocated by parents and the Civic Association, aims to ease enrolment pressure at Lyneham.

Canberra Belcon- 1 Ear Lyneham High School Ton and Science Fraser Aranda Turner O/Connor Department of the Interior Thechool Citi Clowre Cinema Association Mom of Fiver Canberra” High School Lyneham P and C W. P. Packard

Destroyer Hobart Attacked Two RAN Men Die

Reported off North Vietnam coast HMAS Hobart suffered a missile attack with two Australian sailors killed and others wounded. Names named include Chief Electrician Raymond Henry Mim and Quartermaster Gunner Raymond John Butterworth. The ship later rejoined operations near Subic Bay after repairs.

Raymond Henry Mim Geraldton Aus Wey Cevnary Raymond John Butterworth Hobart Canberra

Appointment of Australian Government rep to Cocos Island

A new Australian Government representative to Cocos Island was announced yesterday by the Minister for Paternal Territories Mr Barnes. The appointment, to succeed PL Ryan, places Ian Burbrook in Canberra for liaison with local authorities.

Cocos Island Barnes Bares Burbrook Canberra Cocos Ian PL Ryan

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