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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
May 15, 1968
Page
5
A garbled fragment notes a person tied to Serra rope death info and a fine of 120 dollars per month for driving related offense. Details are unclear due to OCR issues but indicate a legal or police context with a monetary penalty.
Students and adults clashed over a Vietnam War demonstration in Canberra. Police escorted several protesters while others persisted with placards outside the embassy in wet, chilly weather. The march to the Lions point drew varied reactions as some urged peace while others argued for broader democratic action.
Fragmented OCR notes describe a protest linked to a mushroom umbrella symbol, a rally in London and a petition presented in Parliament. Mentions Ancram, Dr Cairn, and a crowd reacting to abuses, with references to a political matter across the national scene.
Road hauliers will be exempted from tax on moving goods within 150 miles in country districts. Cabinet approved the measure to sharpen competition, covering building materials steel sections hardware and farm equipment, affecting Lake Macquarie Wyong Gosford Cumberland and Grenfell areas.
Revered Peter Lane told Monash University students that conscientious objection to military service is a major issue in Australia. He cited amendments to the National Service Act as the only potential way to address conscientious objectors, noting the debate remains controversial and difficult to resolve.
The Australian government, via External Affairs Minister Hasluck, stated there is no liability for compensation to three Australian journalists killed in Saigon by Vietcong forces. He cited indemnity questions and noted the matter rests with the organizations employing the reporters.
Melbourne report describes a funeral linked to Vietcong attacks and the Canberra victims, Bruceles and Pigott, killed in Saigon area. It notes anonymous donations, burial plans in Brisbane and Melbourne, and the role of clergy in supporting families amid the political turmoil.
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