Thailand’s Coup and the Struggle for Democratic Checks
The piece analyzes the Thai government collapse under Seni Pramoj and a military takeover led by Admiral Sangad Chalanyoo amid a growing communist insurgency backed by regional powers. It argues that weak party cohesion, rival factions, and pressure from students and workers undermined parliamentary governance, while the military laments the need for public education on democracy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seni Pramoj
Thailand
Sangad Chalanyoo
Vietnam
Laos
Cambodia
China
North Korea
Hanoi
Democrat
Chart Thai
Social Justice
Thailand facing turmoil as military rule meets student revolt
The piece argues that education under military rule faces intense internal and external pressure from communist threat. It notes rioting on campuses, the lingering influence of Thanom Kittikachorn, and prompts that parliamentary government may not satisfy. It warns of struggles with grievances of minorities and the difficulty of earning public consent.
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Indo-China
Thanom Kittikachorn
Seni
Thailand
Editorial critique of Molonglo Arterial plan funding
In Molonglo, readers condemn the NCDC decision to spend 20 million on the Arterial to steer car traffic into the Civic area. They argue it worsens congestion, harms housebound residents, and ignores public transport advancement, calling for officials to revisit or cut the project.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
NCDC
Powell
Moroneso
Owell
Hunter Valley Research Foundation
Letters on ADP staff, environment centre funding, and TV of cricket
A Canberra Times letter discusses public service ADP staff and ACOA accused of an undemocratic deal with ACPA. It urges consideration of smaller groups’ needs and questions union representation. Another writer protests Canberra environment centre funding cuts and urges reinstatement of a $16,000 grant. A reader complains ABC did not televise a cricket match and calls for future arrangements. mentions Italy and Chile in December.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P. O'Brien
Canberra Times
ACOA
Computer Systems
Public Service Board
Computer Systems Officer
O'Brien
Sot
ADP
Association of Computer Professionals of Australia
ACPA
Peter Sidney Orr Weelangera
Canberra and
South East Region
Environment
Canberra
Environment Centre
J. Calaby
Action
Public
Canberra City
South-East Region
Uch
Newman
G. Lightbody
Davis Cup semi final not televised from Rome to Australia
A letter criticizes ABC for not live telecasting the Davis Cup semi final between Australia and Italy in Rome. The writer complains radio coverage kept Australians informed late and urges organizers to ensure future telecasts. The Canberra Times excerpt about WA ALP decisions on nuclear issues is also referenced by Allan Sorensen.
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Rome
Australia
Italy
ABC
John Alexander
WA Labor
Canberra Times
ALP
Justice Fox
Audh Dein
Australian Conservation Foundation
WA Labor Party
WA Alp
Newcastle Dockyard Strife Casts Shadow Over City
A Sydney and Newcastle struggle over 274 dockyard retrenchments sparks protests and a broader worry that the Australian shipbuilding sector faces a long stagnation. Union demands clash with government policy as talks consider severance terms and potential orders for two ships.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newcastle
Hunter Street
Sydney
Wran
Parliament House
Australian National Line
Ferguson
Athermatin
Connolly Park
Mrr Ferguson
Prayer for the unemployed in Newcastle churches
Bishop Ian Shevill of Newcastle offers a prayer in Anglican churches for the unemployed and those at risk of losing work. He asks for God’s guidance for government and industry to provide work, relieve want, and protect the community from fear.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trades Hall Council
Jack Kidd
Connolly Park
Newcastle
Ian Shegill
Pepi
Ian Shevill
Governor-General Kerr Meets Commissioner Collins in Brisbane
Sir John Kerr and Lady Kerr arrived from Canberra and were hosted at Government House. They attended the inaugural dinner of the Queensland Confederation of Industry at Lennons Plaza Hotel Brisbane where Sir John and Lady Kerr were honoured guests. Sir John Kerr began his official duties as depot secretary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sir John Kerr
Justice W. H. Collins
Royal Commission On Petroleum
Government House
John
Lady Kerr
Brisbane
Canberra
Queensland Confederation of Industry
Lennons Plaza Hotel
Sir John
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Administrative Reform Council
Molonglo
America
Chile
R. Cervo
Weelangera
Allan Sorrensen
Australian Metal Workers Union
Kidd
AMWU
South Korea
Carrington Slipways
Whyalla
Industries Assistance Commission
Minine
Cyyond
State of the Commonwealth
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