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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

May 23, 1968

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Preferred treatment questioned over Canberra open market

The Canberra Fruit and Vegetable Retailers Association urged scrutiny of the Department of the Interior as it weighs the open fruit and vegetable market in Canberra Avenue. In evidence at the ACT Joint Committee inquiry, Mr Bigg argued the move favors dealers who have contributed little to Canberra’s development, while others warned of health and cost implications and called the market an expedient.

Canberra Fruit and Vegetable Retailers’ Association Department of the Interior Canberra Avenue J. W. Bigg Canberra J. E Marriott Bigg Department Miers Hal Manning F. M. Daly Lab Nsw Jey Kinston D. M. Devitt J.P Toohey Mah Dame Ivy Wedgwood Lib Vick Fnrpely Tel

Late News Brief from Stine Fete and Salon Amenity

Fragmentary OCR text mentions a fete, a cereal salon, and opposition activity. Details are unclear, names and places are uncertain, and no complete event or outcome is discernible from the fragment.

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Canberra Suburb Holt Named After Former Prime Minister

A Canberra suburb is to be named Holt in honor of the former Prime Minister. The final selection will await approval by the National Memorials Committee led by Prime Minister Gorton. Other committee members have been notified for comment as a names proposal for Belennén suburb develops from a number designation.

Canberra Holt Gorton Belennén Hikely de Gaulle Pompidou Pisani Capitani

Private Townsend Defies Orders at Court Martial

Private Simon Patrick Townsend, 22, told a court martial he would disobey any military orders after being charged with disobeying a superior at South Head army depot. He was found guilty and sentenced to 28 days detention. Townsend had sought conscientious objector status since May 15 and alleges the army ignored his request to notify his parents of his whereabouts.

Simon Townsend Sydney Picturegram Simon Patrick Townsend Townsend South Head Army Depot

Gaullist defection shakes vote over censure in France

In Paris, Gaullist deputy Pisani defies party lines by defecting to the left and Communist side, while Capitani resigns, leaving the ruling alliance at 240 seats. The censure motion requires 244 votes to topple Pompidou, with centrists hedging and De Gaulle potential responses hanging in the balance.

Fiee Mr Pompidou Rene Capi- Mant Paris Capitani National Assembly Pisani Gaullist Mr Capitani Mr Pisani Gaullist Alliance Iste Federation Jeader Jacques Duhamel Pompidou

France Steeled by Widespread National Strike Across Sectors

Eight million workers in France halted the nation as strikes spread from transport to banking, with 16 000 tall qavers joining a 24 hour "strike of warning." Parisians faced bread shortages, while electricity staff stayed quiet as the CGT-led movement disrupted railways, ports, and nuclear sites. Police clashed with protesters in Brussels and Manchester where 150 students faced arrests amid pro French solidarity actions.

Ocoui Paris Les Halex National Assembly France de Gaulle Marenute Aises Fices U'Mumanites Communist Party Jewtay Daniel Danny the Red West Berlin Finn Brussels

Thuy warns over talks in Paris delays Vietnam settlement

North Vietnam chief negotiator Xuan Thuy warned the United States would bear the full and entire bill if talks failed to resolve the Vietnam War. After a three hour fruitless session with Averell Harriman, the negotiators prepare to meet again amid accusations of propaganda and obstruction by the American side. London reports say Britain aims to press the Soviets to curb North Vietnam and salvage progress at the Paris talks.

Paris Xuan Thuy United States Enarge Thuy Averell Harriman Iilas Tae B'S Say Exchange Harriman North Vietnam Asp London Nap-Reuter Britain Michael Steseart Moscow Vietnam Stewart Remi Wen

Government to amend draft Act after protests

The Federal Government plans to amend the National Service Act to curb access to student records by Labour and National Service officers. Universities warned the current provision could trigger more protests, prompting cabinet consideration of a written reporting alternative. The move follows recent watering down of other draft dodger disclosure requirements amid public and political pressure.

Jonathan Gaul Palinieal Department of Labour and National Service Minier For Labour and National Service Bury

Gandhi declines support on nuclear treaty at UN gathering

India will not back the Nhan ster treaty criticizing binding power for neighbors. Mrs Indira Gandhi used a televised Australia luncheon to outline New Delhi’s stance before the UN General Assembly, stressing India’s position on nonproliferation.

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