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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Mar 17, 1966

Page

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Disciplinary action over handcuff incident in Vietnam unit

The Army will discipline a senior officer over handcuffing Gunner ONeill during a picket in a weapon pit at Bien Hoa base Vietnam. The court martial findings were partly overturned on advice from the Judge Advocate General and a reduced sentence to days detente was imposed, with further action promised as operational circumstances allow. Blocks of land at Gatvan sold at higher prices, while premiums on held munitions and field punishments are noted.

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Second Australian Soldier Killed in Saigon Area Incident

A second Australian soldier died in the Saigon region during Operation Silver Cy in War Zone B30 north of Saigon. Nine Australians were wounded in the same incident and the names of the fallen and wounded were released by Army Force authorities.

Saigon Jonel James Ae

Federal government loans fund states housing drive

The federal government approved loans totaling about 15 million dollars to states for housing. Funds aim to boost private construction and public works, with allocations across NSW Victoria Queensland Tasmania and South Australia. Some states receive adjustments to total housing program funding as part of a broader national build up. Police and officials anticipate distribution by end of 1965-66 with projects concentrated on urban housing and related infrastructure.

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Senator R. D. Sherrington Dies in Brisbane at 64

Senator R. D. Sherrington, a former Labor figure, died in Brisbane yesterday at age 64. The report notes his career, a recent government push, and the political tensions as parliament faced new approvals and economic concerns amid November elections. His death prompts reflections on the Tasmanian and Queensland political landscape and ongoing senate vacancy processes.

R. D. Sherrington Brisbane

Rocket Begins Space Get For Gemini Astronauts

Officials discuss space vehicle development amid October figures and Senate tensions. Unemployment concerns rise as vacancies persist. ALP seeks influence in Slavertinedt Law while Western Australia faces Fenderwaps and uncertainty. Mention of Commonwealth chances and proportional representation system noted alongside space program remarks.

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Demonstrators Rally Against Vietnam War at Parliament House

Demonstrators, mostly university students, gathered before Parliament House to protest conscription and U.S. involvement in Vietnam. A lone protester, Mrs Cawthorn, 25, an ANU physics student, confronted a main group member, was rammed, and his placard torn before he left the scene.

Parliament House Vietnam Cawthorn ANU

Sukarno Still Rules Indonesia Says Canberra Broadcast

Radio Djakarta in Canberra quoted by Indonesian Embassy officials saying President Sukarno retains power and authority. General Suharto has a mandate for a certain task but remains answerable to the President. The message was read by Dr Chaerul Saleh after Ilpm.

Sukarno Indonesia A. Marentek Chaerul Saleh Provisional People’s Consultative Assembly

Youth in Nowra Shooters End in Suicide as Suspected Crime Link

A 15 year old Nowra youth shot himself as police closed in on him and a companion who were being questioned over an attempted armed holdup and car theft. One youth died at once and the other later. The incident follows the pursuit by officers of the two youths.

Nowra Oth

No transfer claims spark Indonesian broadcast confusion

Mr Marentek said the radio broadcast claimed President Sukarno had “created misunderstanding” by transferring to General Suharto. The piece outlines confusion over Suharto’s authority, the President’s involvement, and the armed forces’ response amid meetings at the palace in Jakarta.

Marentek Suhartoan March I

Two Die During Watts Riot

In Watts Los Angeles last night a white lorry driver and a Black man died of bullet wounds amid a riot. Police faced melee as hundreds of Negro and Mexican residents rioted, overturning cars and throwing stones. The victims were Lawrence Gamer, a white driver delivering to Watts, and Toe Crawford, a Black man caught in crossfire as crowds surged after a confrontation near a local high school.

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Whitlam Victory Reported Amid Party Tension

Three people are believed burned to death in Hindu rioting in Punjab India as Whitlam secures a political tilt. The page notes Soviet forces reportedly moving troops into a neighboring theater as international tension rises.

Punjab India Soviet Union

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