Journey's End for a Mother at the Australian War Memorial
Mrs Matsuo, the mother of a submarine casualty, visits Sydney. She places a wreath and offers sacred wine to the submarine, chants a gratitude poem, and meets officials at Parliament House and the Returned Services League. Her visit honors mothers who lost sons and shares a symbolic gift with War Memorial staff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Matsuo
Australian ‘National War Memorial
Australia
Kein
Sydney Harbour
Ahe
Keiul
War Memorial
W Lancaster
Z. J. McGrath
McGrath
Kumamoto
Matsure
McGrraths
Matauo
Saiki Fuje
Returned Services League
RSL
A. G. W. Keyn
ACT TAX TRENDS PUSH ACT REVENUE UP IN NSW
ACT swells NSW tax revenue as figures show 720000 dollars collected from road haulage through ACT during current financial year. Since June 1964 total reaches about 2.7 million. Pead says NSW taxes freight via Transport Co ordination Act, ACT bears higher levy and calls for free passage of goods between states.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nsw
Act
ACT Advisory Council
Mr Pead
Pead
NSW ‘Transport Charger Country Industries Committee
Mortis
Advisory Council
Seat of Government
Canberra
Northern Territory
Battalion wiped out by US force at Phuoc Yen near Hue
US paratroopers reportedly killed a North Vietnamese battalion at Phuoc Yen village five miles northwest of Hue during a 12 day allied sweep into the A Sha Valley. UP reported 277 Communist corpses found, at least 50 captured, with fighting starting Monday and ending today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saigon
Fine
United Press International
Ameri
Phuoc Yen
Hue
UPS
Raymond Wilkinson
Huo
A Sha
South Vietnam
Wilkinson
Phioc Yen
Village razed as paratroopers halt fire at Nui Dinh Hills
A brief war report describes US and Vietnamese forces in heavy combat near Hue with paratroopers pressing the attack while North Vietnamese units withdraw. Australian troops discover an abandoned Vietcong camp near Nui Dinh Hills holding 200 men, with a tunnel complex and a rice cache later found nearby.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nus Dat
Nui Dinh Hills
Bise
1St Bation
Royal Australian
Plague Fear Clouds Sydney Waterfront Unloadings
Waterside workers feared bubonic plague after the army supply ship returned from Vietnam. Workers claimed rats aboard could spread infection as they unloaded cargo, prompting safety concerns and heightened vigilance on the Sydney docks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sydney
Welshay
Sentinue
Rockefeller Leads In Massachusetts Republican Primary
In a heated Massachusetts Republican primary Governor Nelson Rockefeller forged ahead with strong write in showings ahead of Nixon and Volpe, while Democrat Eugene McCarthy led in the Democratic contest. Early returns from 1,596 of 1,734 precincts placed Rockefeller near 29 percent, Volpe 28 percent, Nixon 26 percent, and Reagan under two percent, with McCarthy leading the Democratic side.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Reuter
Nelson Rockefeller
Massachusetts
Rockefeller
New York
Nixon
Mas
Swachusetts
John Volpe
Res Massachusets
Volpe
Reagan
McCathy
Kennedy
Delay in Defence Review Extends Three-Year Plan
The Australian government will postpone its next three year defence review by twelve months due to uncertainties from Britain's accelerated withdrawal from Malaysia and Singapore. The delay shifts the extended programme to July 1, 1969 with details to be announced later in the year, while debates over forecast and cost of F-111 and weapons purchases continue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Britain
Malaysia
Singapore
Des Tenet
Fairhall
Teme’ Sien
Pairhall
Australia
Gorton
House of Representatives
Fuithall
Clark Cuttord
Dream wager sparks Warrnambool crowd chaos
Racegoers at Warrnambool rushed interstate tore windows as a four minute hold after the fourth race disrupted betting. Anne of Britann paid 47 to 1, with punters touting a dream win after a broadcasting failure. A Newcastle tote spokesman noted the system operated briefly, aiding early winners.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Melbourne
Warrnambool
Newscastle
Anne of
Anne
Britany
Abortion Reform Referred to Chief Justice Panel
In Melbourne on Wednesday the Parliamentary Liberal Party sent the abortion reform issue to the Chief Justice's law reform committee. Proposed amendments would permit abortion when a woman's life or mental health is at risk if a doctor acts in good faith and with the woman's consent and another doctor's agreement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Melbourne
Liberal Party
International Federation of Voluntary Health Service Funds formed
Representatives of 11 countries endorsed a voluntary non profit health insurance scheme at the International Conference in Sydney. The new body aims to promote research and assist individuals, strengthen ties among nations, and exchange knowledge on voluntary health insurance practices. Sir Robert Menzies noted the federation’s formation and goals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sydney
Westnesday
International Federation of Voluntary Health Service Funds
Robert Menzies
Car Leads Aircraft Synnex Flight in Tennant Creek Route
Fragmentary report notes Evan Green and Jack Murray moving through Tennant Creek aboard a Morris 1100 motor Cessna, with Anne Carter and Margaret also referenced. The flight schedule includes a stop planned at Mt Ima overnight, while details remain unclear due to corrupted text.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Synnex
Wennesay
Yariver
Evan Green
Jack Murray
Tennant Creek
Anne Carter
Margaret
Kentley
Murray
Mt Ima
New Bill to Halt Draft Dodgers
The House of Representatives introduces legislation by the Labour and National Service Minister Mr Bury doubling penalties under the National Service Act to a maximum fine of 200 dollars. Deputy Leader of the Opposition Me Bernard criticizes the bill as harsh on conscience cases. Poor OCR includes page references to IMMIGRANTS and other sections.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
House of Representives
Labour and National Service
Bury
Me Barnard
Canberra to Deploy Amphometer for Speed Checks
Canberra police will soon use an amphometer to detect speeding motorists. The device has been tested for three months and recorded over 900 motorists exceeding the limit by at least 10 mph. Readings will not yet be used in court until advised.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canberra
Adeise Sibie
Also Mentioned on This Page
Gay Hillary
Mr Lancaster
Tadant Matamoto
Mr. Mateno
Matsui
Mery Tate
Ed Telat
Jae White
Peau Athembuinn
Eales
A.C.T
Mort
Ome
North Vietnam
90Th
Eugene McCarthy
Jonathan Gaul
Ansett -Ana
Ansett-Ana
Ansett
Ana
Northbourne Avenue
Canberra Times
Canberra City
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!