26 May 1969
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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
May 26, 1969
Page
1
East Narra builds momentum as players Barry Bloom Ryan and Marry push the offense in a close contest. The lineup features strong at the guard and forward positions with a focus on pressure defense and quick transition plays.
Two West Irianese claim Indonesian troops fired on their border camp Kwari inside Australian territory near Suki Papua New Guinea. Aerial searches failed to locate the camp as police and administration bolster border patrols after earlier cross border incidents near Wutung.
In Sydney a late report notes the official described the situation as a possible cancellation of a tealian program. When pressed on whether the plan was being considered or not, the official indicated uncertainty and suggested a wing structure in Australia as ready for delivery once completed.
About 500 demonstrators, mainly Papuan and New Guinean university students, marched in Port Moresby to back West Papuan nation lists. They handed a 600-signature petition to Administrator David Hay condemning Indonesian policy in West Irian and urging action to Gorton Freeth Barnes and U Thant. The march from Fla Beach reached Konedobu’s Administrator’s office with staff and churchmen joining.
A tentative total of 20600 was counted in the ACT appeal for Austcare last night. Canberra residents contributed more than last year, with final figures to come. the ACT target is 25000. Yass reported 627. NSW total reached 172290, with 61484 country, 30200 government, and 80606 metropolitan donations. Melbourne appeal stood at 45000 by 9:30 pm.
In Kuala Lumpur snipers fired on security forces as fires destroyed at least three shops and several Malay houses near Kampong Bahru during post clash tensions. Curfew was kept, with police ordering weapon surrender and tight security around Parliament as Tun Abdul Razak warned of strong measures.
Police sweeps boost arrests to 4127 including curfew breakers and alleged militants amid racial unrest. Government bans Time Newsweek and Times Observer Far East Economic Review to protect moves toward harmony. Refugee numbers cited with Red Cross counting 10000, while fires erupt near Kampong shops. Authorities say no injuries yet and schools in Selangor plan reopening under curfew rules.
General Motors Holden will unveil higher prices for its Holden HT model after a Sydney unveiling. Acting managing director A G Gibbs cited an average 702 Holdens sold daily in the first 20 days of May. The HT features a 186 engine boosted to 130 hp. new prices to be disclosed tomorrow. on sale May 30.
In Normanton on Sunday a cross section of 40 residents backed a draft to Premier Bjelke-Petersen to halt eight Aboriginal houses on prime blocks. Minister Sullivan said the government would not suspend the project. The meeting, led by Glen Sowman, included chants for Aborigines while Father Tony Mathews was shouted down. Attendees argued for assimilation and better housing, while noting incidents of unrest since Aborigines gained drinking rights. The plan proposed health, welfare, and education measures to ease integration, with officials planning further discussions in Brisbane.
Adelaide report on Ray James Foot 36 a former SA and Victorian speedcar champion killed at Virginia Speedway. Foot racing as Leon Hall caused confusion over his identity. He reportedly stopped racing two years ago and wife believed he had retired.
Federal MP Edward St John said he and his wife resigned from the Warringah Liberal Party branch on Friday. He indicated no decision yet on his position in the forthcoming general elections, likely in the next three to four weeks, while alleging further misconduct by Prime Minister Gore on a Melbourne television program.
A Department of Labour and National Service study questions the view that Aborigines are occupationally unstable. The report, released by the Minister for Labour and National Service, Mr Bury, presents a challenge to prevailing assumptions.
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