Downer to stay in Britain as High Commissioner
Prime Minister Gorton announced Sir Alexander Downer will serve another term as Australia High Commissioner in Britain until October 24, 1970. Downer arrived in Australia today for leave and consultations, ending speculation that former External Affairs Minister Freeth would be posted abroad.
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Australia
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Freeth
Gorton Aie
Peeethy
Sydney artist Ron Robertson-Swann wins Transfield Prize
Sydney painter and sculptor Ron Robertson Swann age 28 wins the 1969 Transfield Art Prize with Sydney Summer worth 5000 dollars. He recently took the 4000 dollar Comalco Invitation Prize. The Transfield judge was James Fitzsimons publisher of Art International. Extended report on page 14.
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Transfield Art Prize
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ANL
James Fitzsimmons
Art International
Fragmentary Late News Item From Unknown Source
A damaged OCR fragment references military or political terms and names in a jumbled sequence. The readable bits mention a date or time marker and several proper nouns, but the overall meaning and specifics are unclear. The piece reads as a stray news brief with incomplete context.
National service for girls proposed by Mrs Whitlam
Mrs E G Whitlam urged a 10 day national service training for all 18 year old girls at a Tasmanian ALP Womens Central Organisation meeting in Launceston. She favored a broader role beyond military tasks and supported 12 month service for both sexes, while opposing conscription of volunteers for Viet Nam related duties. Her husband, Gough Whitlam, supported some ideas but warned 12 months would be uneconomical.
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Apollo 12 mission nears splashdown in Pacific
Apollo 12 astronauts awaken from sleep and start breakfast as recovery ship Hornet moves toward target area near the South Pacific. Precautions for possible moon germs will be less strict than the first moonwalkers. splashdown scheduled for 7 am AEST tomorrow.
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Tomar Astromants
Soldier charged over officer's death in Vietnam
An Australian soldier was charged today over the death of Lieutenant Colonel Alan Morrison, killed in bed by a grenade at Nui Dat. The battalion area is secured while 70 members prepare to return to Australia within a week, and Governor Bernard Unvery’s family comments on the case.
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Liberal MPs Scrutinize Campaign Errors After Election Setback
Prime Minister Gorton promised Liberal MPs he would review back bench objections to the election campaign conduct. A lengthy, tense meeting aimed to heal Commonwealth and State rifts and restore party unity. Ex-minister David Fairbairn led a critique, listing nine factors including the St John affair, internal dissension, and worsening intergovernmental relations.
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States
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Govrnment
St. John
Campaign tensions cloud Liberal Coalition dynamics
The report highlights PM criticism of Fairbairn and Liberal alignment drives with vigour, noting State Parliamentarians seeking stronger Commonwealth influence under Section 96. It covers Prime Ministerial decisions on Vietnam, the MLC takeover debate, and cabinet unity amid criticisms by Cairns and Howson, with Gorton resisting apologies and McEwen’s non remarks during campaigning.
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Howson
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Australia
Vietnam
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Me Grionte
Labor Censure Moves amid Parliament Tensions
Opposition plans a censure motion accusing the Government of unfair parliamentary treatment. Whitlam condemns the Government’s rhythm as outrageous. Senate adjournment, potential late night session expected with DLP senators joining ALP to block timing. Parliament resumes in February for the autumn session.
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Whitlam
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Paul Hashuck
Paul
Tong
DLP moves on drugs to form parliamentary inquiry
The Parliamentary Leader Senator Gain said the DLP will move in the Senate for the appointment of a parliamentary committee of inquiry into narcotic drug problems. He noted a prior suspension after the Customs Minister announced a National Standing Control Committee on Drugs and cited recent court cases highlighting the issue.
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Must Unite PS And Uni In Public Service Cooperation
In an editorial note Sir Joh Ormeford the Vice Chancellor of the Australian National University advocates cooperation between the public service and universities. Okinawa watchers anticipate an early election following failed US negotiations. A $100m plan by Myer Emporium aims to expand centres across state capitals at a cost of ten million. Papua New Guinea political development continues as the second article in a three part series by John Allan appears.
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Australian National University
Sir Joh Ormeford
Public Service
Okinawa
Sato
Myer
Haw
Twild
PNG
Papua New Guinea
John Allan
Courts, Fan Lit and Motoring Letters Featured
Ordinary 6264 to put in classified pages 16 to 18 highlights in building for women and a section on motoring letters and fan literature.
Fragmented Public Notice on State Circle Traffic
A garbled notice references one way on State Circle and traffic advisories. It mentions signs, signs on Susie gretes and Fish Feasting, and a Spuiesman sank that Stile Viele wuld resmara. The text is incoherent and partly unreadable.
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