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Canberra Times in Canberra, Australian Capital Territory

23 Nov 1968

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Canberra Times

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Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Nov 23, 1968

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3

South African editor Gandar faces prison trial fallout

The Rand Daily Mail editor Laurence Gandar and reporter Ben Pogrund face prison charges under the Prisons Act for publishing alleged prison abuses. The case, observed by international bodies, highlights press freedom concerns in South Africa and the risks of investigative journalism during the Vorster era.

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Trial and media clash tests South Africa press

A long analysis of editor Gandar and government pressure over prison exposures highlights a sustained battle between cautious, constitutional journalism and Vorster’s regime. The Rand Daily Mail group faces legal threats and corporate shifts as authorities argue over press freedom and state security.

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Strachan Rand Malt Aleready Vorster Gandar Pogrumt Gandat de Grant Vorer Prisons Department Gandur Bettween Gandar National Party South Africa Lawa Up Dill Hig Wishhoad Whitehace
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London Sydney Marathon Car Rally Sets Historic Tone

The story recalls the 1924 Paris to Peking 10 000 mile first race won by a five man team led by Prince Borghese and a chauffeur, and previews the Sydney Marathon starting in London. Contenders from Britain Australia Italy and beyond prepare for extreme climates and rough roads with upgraded engines and extended fuel and water capacities. The event features a mix of veteran rally drivers and new crews aiming to conquer the arduous route through Europe the Balkans Turkey Persia India and Australia with Australian entrants favored by heat and road conditions.

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Prince Borghese Tee Sythers Sydney London Nave Sally Mice Altkee Beaverbrook Ucnp TEB Tomy London Duty Rxpress Sydney Daily Telegraph Britain Australia Rousnia Italy Switzerland New Zealand United States Holland Norway West Geremany Ireland Kenya France India Aind Poland Cnuties All and Tyre Becauys Rocun Australan Nullarbor Tam van Gren Gelieaite Jack Nutray George Shepheard Dyer
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Newfoundland Reminiscences From an Australian Visitor

A fragmented memoir recounts a journey by sea and road to Newfoundland in September, describing Port aux Basques, St John’s, and the Avalon Peninsula. The narrator notes harsh weather, old fashioned childhood norms, local songs, and contrasts between Newfoundland life and Australia, ending with mixed impressions and personal fatigue rather than a grand time.

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