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Newspaper

Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

May 17, 1969

Page

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ACTU Plans to Meet Ministers Over Arbitration Act Crisis

ACTU officials in Melbourne say they will meet Federal Attorney General Bowen and Minister for Labour and National Service Bury with ACTU president A E Monk secretary A J Souter and vice president J Potrig to discuss the penal powers of the Arbitration Act amid widespread strikes and protests. A release requests royal relief for Mrs O Shea and broader union fines. Public disruptions spread from Perth to Brisbane, affecting transport, industry and construction as unions threaten 24 hour stoppages if the matter remains unsettled.

ACTU Melbourne Bowen Labour and National Service Bury A.E. Monk A. J. Souter J. Potrig Sydney O'Shea Victorian Tramway Employees Association Perth Brisbane Victoria Victorian Trades Hall Council Australia My O'Shea Jpm Ty Gigherra Transport

Violence devastates Kuala Lumpur as curfews rise

Kuala Lumpur endures three days of racial clashes with shops burned and security forces patrolling as government imposes 24 hour curfews. Death toll climbs amid martial law measures and talks of a national emergency council. British officials report calls for aid as riots widen across West Malaysia.

Kuala Lumpur Nota Derpita Aabtet Sam Om Radio Malaysia Inter Tanta Abdul Ranman

untitled fragment from late news item

unreadable OCR fragment details a collision and injuries involving several people at a zone event. mentions names loosely and a medical response.

Americans put peace plan in Paris briefed on Vietcong talks

In Paris AP reports Nixon's peace plan on the table as negotiations with Vietnam proceed. Lodge stresses US readiness to be flexible while Thuy and the National Liberation Front reject mutual withdrawal. Both sides frame terms, with US urging calm and careful handling of a potential settlement.

Paris United States Nixon Vietnam Eaiher Lodge Narh Visinum Me Xuan Thuy National Literatian Feont Tran Bue Kiger Tosh Patillian Thuy Nort Vietn

Soviet flag planted on Venus after 130 day voyage

The Soviet Union completed a 130 day mission to Venus covering 29 million miles and delivered a symbolic flag bearing Lenin to the planet. The craft entered Venusian atmosphere through dense carbon dioxide and made a ceremonial plantings with the Soviet Union's insignia. The event marks a notable achievement in space exploration amid Cold War era competition.

Moscow Reutey Soviet “Union Venus

Melbourne riot disrupts night near Olympic Park

Disruptions and riots erupted after a day of disturbances outside a local commission bailine. Police clashed with demonstrators as 4 M8FCR ninjas and stillet reached the scene. Two men were arrested for offensive behaviour and Mr Joseph Cox, 54, was admitted to Royal Melbourne Hospital.

Olympic Park Imesting O’shen Hd Joseph Cox Royal Melbourne Hospital

NSW settles after industrial stoppage with protests at court

Sydney reports normalcy returning after a five day stoppage disrupts transport and vital services. Unionists and university students staged wild protests outside the Commonwealth Industrial Court offices on Elizabeth Street, marching toward the court as police managed the scene near Hyde Park.

Commonwealth Industrial Court Martin Ing Tai Hyde Bark

ACTT union members to strike two hours next week

All ACTT union members except essential life-saving services will strike from midnight Tuesday to midnight Wednesday in support of Mr O Shea. About 12 000 to 14 000 workers will participate and stage gatherings on the lawn during work stoppage.

ACTT O'Shea Mde Agtmergency Meen Exateria Trades and Labour Chineil Neveu Wal Jongong Queenan Dusing

Melbourne strikes paralyze city amid power outages

Melbourne faced a major strike with thousands of workers deployed to return home as blackouts affected about 10 000 people. Rail services suffered from power failures while demonstrators clashed near the commission building. Police guarded the venue as union leaders claimed action and transport officials prepared for further disruptions.

Melbourne Attikine Sity House Tn

Sydney Bus Union Meeting Pledges Wider Industrial Action

A meeting of the Bus Employees Union in Sydney authorised further pages of pay protests next Monday. Union officials and ACTU officers prepared to meet with 000 members as 20 other unions pledged support. The protest involved 2,600 water front workers idle in Sydney, with widespread participation from construction and mining sectors. Thousands of NSW commuters faced disruption as transport links, including rail and ferries, were affected during the stoppage. A deputation led by P Chaney met with Commonwealth and state authorities to seek resolution.

O'Shea ACTU Ane Tits Emen Onichf A. Walkeoft Siydney Evens Wollan Kramport Nsw Ansport Stereiny Building Workers 'Indusrial Union P. Chaney

Canberra ministers clash over depur tition and strike impacts

Parliament House briefing sees six ministers and ten lawmakers briefed as discussions fail to deter a looming strike. ACT TLC chief warns unions face penalties if action proceeds, while milk and petrol deliveries are not expected to stop though hotels may close and bread supply could be disrupted. Banking and postal sectors mull union talks as services warn of possible outages on Wednesday.

AlLinipos TLE Raj Istlal Banking Rade Fastigi Aftikine Avid

Aborigine land claim deemed not frivolous in NT ruling

A Northern Territory Supreme Court decision yesterday ruled an Aborigine land claim not frivolous amid takings for a Mullion project near Gove. The ruling comes as political figures in Canberra push for senate action next month, with party executives reviewing the request.

Alain Avompings Ragatvint Gove Northern Territory Act Proner Inna ATP Senate Canberra Twenlay

Features Begin Today on Saturday Pages by Maurice Danlors

Alan Fitzucratt starts weekly calls on the Saturday features page. Weir's Wold hosts Batharine Rephurn in an Academy Award nominated interview. The discussion centers on the object she knows herself and its significance.

Alan Fitzucratt Honether Weir’ Wold Maurice Danlors Bnleeview Wells Academy — Awardwinning Batharine Rephurn

Accounts page entry outlines payment center and timing

The document notes a payment center for accounts with a Monday deadline at the Intering faran location. It mentions an office and related items including media and broadcasting references, with classified and real estate index pages noted.

Faran Ae Nulerlian

Freeth cautions on Australia stance on West Irian

Freeth told Canberra that he never used the term approve in discussing Australia’s attitude to Indonesia’s self determination plan in West Irian later this year. He warned Australia should avoid heavy handed intervention as Jakarta proceeds. He said Indonesia’s approach would be tested but Australia would not increase troop deployments.

Raval Chines Mambots AL Trance Stine Agrsed Fearstakeruahinal 1S Davern Malaysia Axsnomied Mess Tin Razak Razak Freeth Australia Indonesia West Irian Canberra Jakarta China Seato Maliysia

The Clash Between God s Law and Civil Law

A religious tract argues for obedience to God s law over civil authority, recounting early Christian persecution under Roman rule. It insists believers must choose God before civil laws, condemning forced conformity and urging faithful disobedience when civil law contradicts divine command. The piece promotes church views and invites reader correspondence to a church center and mailing address.

Local Post Aides Face Highs and Crashes Reported

Fragmented OCR notes describe postal workers, a crash, and a price or wage figure amid unclear names and places. The readable elements point to a report involving post office staff and an incident with a vehicle.

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