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Newspaper

Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

May 01, 1969

Page

1

Indonesia to Ease Refugee Crossings With West Irian Border

Australia reports that Indonesia will permit refugees from West Irian to cross toward Papua New Guinea with cooperation from Canberra. In Canberra, Foreign Minister Adam Mall and External Affairs Minister Me Raines discussed border tensions and increased police and administration presence at the border. Officials said talks aimed to reduce violent crossings while warning of ongoing difficulties in West Irian administration.

Frdonesia West Trian Papua New Guinea Australia Canberra Aalkg Adam Malls Barnes Toth Ministain Rien Witiny Ji Ani Ney Inch Mur West Ihe Vato Tafom Vayimo Asesidines Roya New Gunes Wutlihe New Guinea Wei HSN Juat Baynes Nr Whit. Tum Caret Anil

Friendly discussion of incident echoes through press briefings

Officials describe the incident with Indonesia as a friendly talk rather than a sharp confrontation. Mr Freath and Mr Barnes give cautious, constrained remarks while denying provocation or large scale actions. Border tensions involve Indonesian patrols and nine armed men reportedly crossing the border.

Freath Indonesia Barnes Ay Thea Walle Tresth Shoal Eitan Feme Malik

Nixon aides report Thai rebels in West Irian calm

A late news summary reports President Nixon officials saying the West Irian unrest has settled to normal after tense moments. It says the Todungevin party and rival factions conducted limited discussions and no violence occurred, with police maintaining order while investigations continue into local causes and border tensions.

Labor sewer tax clash stalls ACT bill in all houses

Canberra debate on a proposed ACT sewerage tax stalled as the Senate and House of Representatives rejected Labor moves to block the charge. The vote split 27 29 in the Senate and 70 35 in the House, with government support and opposition arguing over a flat rate versus valuation based system.

House of Representatives Labor Party Bot Chaimbers ALP Senate DEE Hie Lester BEP Gaur Cauborrm Whitlam Gortony Gorton Pete Caine ACT Advisory Council Semiar O'Byrne Tip Tooths Nixon Nile Canborrs Iilux Ayer

Resigning member and upcoming by elections unfold in unanswered terms

The report notes a NSW seat shift with Member for Gwydir Tan Allan resigning and a Tyne election this year. Ralph Annt and Hunt are named for Country Party and Australian party roles, while Roger Nott and Noll are tied to Labor in NSW politics. Melbourne coverage references Victorian DLP leadership and a by election on June 7 with candidate Reanim, a 43 year old farmer from Bodawick.

NSW Country Gwydir Tan Allan Joe Signet Eam House of Pacific Commonwealth War Graves Commission Country Party Ralph Annt Nsw Charman Hunt Northern Nsw Northern Territory Roger Nott ALP Noll Melbourne Wedesday DLP One Pau Gierard Brentman Reanim Bodawick Bencigg

Three British Members Die In Helicopter Crash

Three British merchants were killed when their helicopter crashed while taking off from an oiling facility in Saluarda. The Associated Press reported the incident occurred on a Wednesday in Diakarta.

Diakarta, Wednesding AAP Asda

Camp Hill proposed site for future Parliament House

The Joint Select Committee on the New and Permanent Parliament House recommends Camp Hill as the site for the future Parliament building and calls for demolitions to create a full Camp Hill site. It also suggests a Parliament Zone, architectural landmark atop Capital Hill, and no buildings within State Circle except a symbolic summit feature.

Joint Select Parliament House Camp Hill House of Representatives G. M. Bryan Lal Vie A. 8. Luchett Linb Nsw Capital Hill Lake Burley Sriffin Nations Capital Development Commission Hay King George Terrace Commonwealth Avenue Kings Avenue Capi Hill State Circle Immer Ring Road Sec Thi Ths NCDC Joint Select Committee

Dissent on Canberra Parliament Site Shift to Capital Hill

The dissenting report by Bryant and Luchertz argues Capital Hill should host the Parliament, asserting Canberra’s central site would elevate the Parliament building. The committee's earlier preference for the Capitol site is challenged, citing surveys, sight lines, and future planning as justifications for Capital Hill enduring prominence.

Bryant Luchertz Huil Canberra Capital Fair Aper Eity Andinge

National Liberation Front eyes talks on Vietnam peace push

The NF announces readiness for talks with all parties to advance Vietnam peace efforts while rejecting talks with the South Vietnamese government. US negotiator Henry Cabot Lodge dismisses claims allies are out of ideas as discussions face a stumbling block. Page 5.

Paris National Liberation Fremi Sain Tiut NEF Aide Lath Allie Afl Mayer Peice Vietcom Iscuss Goa

Unclear historical visit and political snippets

Fragmented OCR text references visitors watching Sir Paul sworn in and mentions political figures. Includes stray names and mentions Ulster and Pakistan items with uncertain context. Reads like torn page notes rather than a coherent story. No clear events or dates available.

Voters Voice Enrollment Shift Honors Special Class

A family previously facing a schooling issue had their child, described as a Dackwarer in error, enrolled in a special class after intervention by the Department of Education and Science. The case references Voters Votes and confirms resolution and enrollment in a special program.

Cantera Department of Edncation and Science Elie

Courts Tow Mat ys LT or women 40-2L TV and radio

Arts and entertainment and finance and lotteries appear on classified pages 30 and 32. The fragment lists sections and page references rather than a full article.

French May Day Protests Planned After Student Rally

Reported by Reuters that the French government moved to ban May Day demonstrations after a mid-century student rally. Plans for a march to celebrate a presidential candidate were announced amid tensions and calls for public order.

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