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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Oct 14, 1969

Page

1

Soldiers Told Shoot to Hit in Shankill Road Violence

In Belfast, British troops and police remove Protestant barricades after weekend clashes that left three dead. Armoured cars lead hundreds of soldiers under orders to shoot if fired upon as 9,100 troops, triple the normal garrison, secure the area amid ongoing gunfire and teargas. Home Secretary Callaghan travels to London to brief Parliament on Northern Ireland.

Belfast Shankill Road Ars Aris Shanti Road Brvinh Mal Garriaan Mr Callaghan London Northern Ireland Trovips AP Cable Picture

Soviet launches third in Soyuz series to reach seven in space

Moscow reports two cosmonauts Colonel Vladimir Shatalov and Dr Alexei Yeliseyev joined five others in orbit as Soyuz-8 lifted at 1020 GMT. The mission comes after Soyuz-6 and Soyuz-7 previously launched, with three ships in space for the first time. Officials gave few program details, but unofficial sources hint at an orbital space platform and possible docking with another craft. Shatalov and Yeliseyev reported feeling well after the launch.

Moscow Soyuz Tassaid Shatalov Yeliseyev

Late News Briefs From Global Desk

Battered, garbled text appears to report on several events across different locations. Mentions Victoria, Rhode, Stanford, and Washington with unclear actions or outcomes. Unable to extract clear names, dates, or definite events due to corrupted OCR.

DLP campaigns on welfare defence and shift toward Country Party

In Brisbane, the Democratic Labour Party opened a four-pronged federal election push criticizing the Liberal Country coalition and ALP. It calls for defence spending to 6-7 percent of GDP, expanded welfare benefits including doubling existing endowments, and hints at preference deals with the Country Party. Senator Gair and Senator Chaney assail government neglect of defence while urging action. DLP leaders meeting in Brisbane to set preferences.

Trisbane Democratic Labour Party Liberal-Country Party ALP Jpeat All Am Cree Plo DLP Senate Fiat Cammunarity Brsbane Mumiiti Australas Golion Onir ATP Gatr Australia Country Party Benator Gair Freeth Chayr Vietnam Dave America Feders Bushane Tomarrow

Mhaya appeal dismissed in murder case ruling

In Nairobi on Monday the High Court dismissed the appeal against death for the murder of Tom. Justice Spry sat in the long judgment finding no reason to overturn the sentence as the court contended with the legal process and order for the death penalty.

Nairobi de Altes Cour Satoshi Jenga Yiroee Tom Mbays Reow Charles Newhold The Cour Thi Ate Justice Spry

Oil Shares Fluctuate After Pendock Well News

Oil stocks swung on the Sydney market as trading opened feverishly then steadied after a solid advance eased losses. The Pendock well trace notice spurred declines, while Poseidon nickel stock hovered pending third and fourth drill results.

Sydney Pendock Poseidon

Soviet piloted space program reports and gestures

Tass International describes Soyuz-8 orbit launch as part of a broader piloted fighter program. Reported mood notes include a television commentator citing wind and rain conditions. NASA-like technicians discuss planned stages, experiments, and future manned stations amid commentary on navigation practice and Earth imaging by cosmonauts Gorbatko Filinchenko and others.

Protest at land revaluations harms Canberra pensioners

Two elderly Canberra residents told the Area Leases Appeals Board yesterday that recent land revaluations pushed up rents, causing hardship. The chair, Mr Smith, said the board can only handle valuations under the ordinance. Mrs Paton of Reid protested a land tax hike from 420 to 1660 pounds.

Canberra City ‘Area Leases Appeals Board T Smith M. Gi. Paton Reid

Land rent dispute over deferment and revaluation concerns

Debates in the valuation section reveal tensions over land rent rises and a requested deferment. Officials note arrears totaling $2954.17 while pension income stands at $494, with questions about why land rent would rise beyond municipal rate expectations.

Paton EE. Ruler Treasury

Monash University proposals spark broad reform plan

A report outlines widespread changes to Monash University affecting students and staff. Vice-Chancellor TA Le Matheson says many recommendations could be ready by the next academic year, with some possibly implemented soon after, signaling a major restructuring of the university’s structure.

Monash University Taved TA. le Matheson

Flu Toll Rises Across Highlands of Papua New Guinea

Officials report at least 235 deaths from a flu outbreak in the Highlands region. Goroka cites rising toll with 10 500 suspected cases across Chimbu district and adjacent Pastern Mik lands, including Salt Nine Sinasina. Health leaders urge immediate reporting of symptoms.

Port — Moresby Monilay Highlands Papua-New Guinea Bot Goroka Sentheem Highlands Rei Hen Tenreha Texday Nownine Sinasina Chimbu Aur Ungpart Deh Jumievon Teteek Taureha Goraba Radio Today Beale

Nuclear plant plan at Jer Vie Bay eyed with price tag

The government aims to build a nuclear power plant at Jer Vie Bay with costs between 120 and 130 million. Prime Minister states the figure as a target. Leader Me Me Ewen says the Country Party supports the Burnett-Kolon investigation scheme seeking 46 million from the Commonwealth.

Jervie Bay Country Party Ewen Sid Commonresult Queensland Commonwealth

Survivor described at marine inquiry for freighter sinking

A survivor from the Novngal testified at a marine inquiry about the freighter’s final moments before it sank on August 25. The report notes coverage continued on page 3. Also mentions planned national anti war demonstrations for tomorrow, with details on page 5.

Rival Catholic groups clash in Rome rally over church divestment

Rival Catholic groups clashed in Rome during a rally urging the church to divest and focus more on aiding the poor. Demonstrators from opposing factions exchanged shouts and scuffles as organizers called for action and reform within the church.

Rome

Submarine delivery amid Australian tensions reported

Navy spokesman said an Oberoy class submarine delivery from Brjfaid faced facing delays and a surface invite in Sydney on Friday. Unclear wording references HNCAS and WCanhet fa but notes a planned delivery event and official briefing yesterday.

Australia Oberoy Clase Hncas. Ver Brjfaid Sydney Hare Navy

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