Labor accused of dodging debate on Vietnam troops
The clash between leaders began in Question Time in the House of Representatives and stretched into the afternoon. Government claims Labor relies on Atlam’s persona while Labor accuses the government of dodging a full Viet Nam debate before the Senate election on November 25.
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Labor
Vietnam
House of Representatives
Atlam
Senate
Holt
Whitlam
Gov
Labor Senate
Murphy
di Lher
John Cramer
Lib
Nsw
HMAS Perth hit by shore gun in Vietnam action
Four crew members of HMAS Perth were injured by a North Vietnamese shell burst as the destroyer came under heavy bombardment near the Vietnamese coast. Injuries ranged from minor shrapnel wounds to concussion and burns. two sailors were evacuated ashore and all are reported in satisfactory condition.
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Hmas Perth
HMAS
Perth
Mr Chipp
Canberra
Coxwain
J. Parke
Bexley
Nsw
R. H. Murdock
Towradgi
C. R. Watson
Burnley
Victoria
Steward B. J. E. Butler
Penrith
EM Murdock
PO Watson
Anes
Ioin
P. H. Doyle
Subic Bay
Philippines
7Th Fleet
RAN
Vietnam
Hobart
Saigon
Tange
Bam
North Vietnam
Two men escape death as slurry flood sweeps Welsh cottages
In Pontypool Wales two men narrowly escaped death when a surge of slurry and water from a tip swept through their cottages. The incident occurred about 31 miles from Abertawe where 144 people died in a landslide last year.
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London
Wednenda
Pontypool
Wales
Jvmes
Abertan
Mystere Fire Extinguisher Inquiry in VIP Flight
An investigation at RAAF Base Fairbairn into the discharge of a fire extinguisher aboard a Mystere jet of 34 Squadron VIP flight has concluded. The probe began after routine checks revealed the incident aboard the aircraft.
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Fairbairn
Heroin Charge Filed Against 21 Year Old Woman
Canberra detectives charged a 21 year old woman at 11 30 last night with possession of heroin. She will appear at Canberra Petty Sessions at 10 am today.
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Canberra
Police hunt for driver attacker in antiwar protests
Police in the ACT and NSW probe a young man who struck Ray Coppin the Prime Minister's chauffeur after the 8 30pm event at the House of Representatives. Detectives and Special Branch pursue dozens of protesters while ASIO is drawn into the search.
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Ray Coppin
Parliament House
Act
Nsw
Mr Coppin
Mr Holt
House of Representatives
Holt
Canberra
Sydney
Australian Security Intelligence Organisation
Venus 4 Probe Confirms Venus Too Hot for Life
Moscow reports Venus 4 landed probes on the planet and sent back data showing surface temperatures and dense carbon dioxide atmosphere, indicating conditions unsuitable for human life. Tass says atmosphere about 15 times Earth’s and surface temps range 40 to 50 degrees, with 90 minutes of transmission before impact.
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Moscow
Soviet Union
Venus
Tass
Earth
Mariner Mission Tracks Venus From Australia Station Network
Tidbinbilla Space Tracking Station near Canberra prepared to back up Station 41 at Woomera as the US Mariner spacecraft nears Venus. Launched June 4 from Cape Kennedy, the $40Ib probe aims to pass about 2,000 miles from Venus on its four month voyage.
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Tidbinbilla Space
Canberra
Mariner
Venus
Tidbinbilla
Woomera
Cape Kennedy
Florida
Soviet probe signals from Venus at Jodrell Bank
Reported signals from a Soviet Venus probe reached the Jodrell Bank telescope in England with Lovell stating the data could be highly valuable to the USSR. The craft appeared on a presumed impact trajectory and later new signals suggested a surface contact, fueling excitement about a major scientific milestone.
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Jodrell Bank Observatory
Britain
Jodrell Bank
England
Venus
Bernard Lovell
Soviet Union
Aap-Reuter
Jodreil Bank
Mernard
Earth
SaRam
Sir Bernard
Cape Kennedy
Mercury
Senator Branson Discharged From ACT Committee
The Senate voted to discharge Senator Branson from the Parliamentary Joint Committee on the Australian Capital Territory after a two hour debate. Ministers accused the Opposition of delaying votes on defence budget estimates while the chamber was on air.
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Senate
Branson
Lib
Joint Committee
Australian Capital Territory
Supply
Henry
Bruman
Alister McMallin
Iiemior
Gorton
Branson Rom
Aoe
Eee
Interior
Nixon
J. BR. Fraser
Lab
ACT
Canberra flight cuts and welcome for Lee in Washington
Air transport reductions affect Canberra services as observers note diplomatic events. Prime Minister Lee Kuan Yew visits Washington with President Johnson, while other items reference public figures and tariff discussions.
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Singapore
Lee
Washington
Johnson
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Labor Executive
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Sodrel Bank
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Mystery Planet
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Anthony
Fraser
National Capital Development Commission
Airlines
Lands
Caserain
Harold Holt
Tariff Board
The
Tariff Board of Australia
Gang Gang
Voyager
Ansett-Ana
Northbourne Avenue
Canberra Times
Canberra City
GPO
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