I first went to Vietnam in October '67.
Taxiing into Camberra Airport, the DC 6 "B" bearing South Vietnam's PREMIER KY, MADAME KY and accompanying officials. Visiting Australia at the invitation of the Commonwealth Government, they are welcomed by the PRIME MINISTER & MRS HOLT. After acknowledging the National Anthems of both countries, the Premier inspects the Guard of Honour. Later Premier Ky spoke at a Press Conference. Next day in simple ceremony he laid a wreath at the Australian War Memorial.
In Queensland, the Jungle Warfare Training Centre at Canungra provides an informal moment as Premier Ky mingles with wives and children of soldiers engaged on the course. A gorge in the mountains provides a shooting gallery perfectly representing jungle conditions. The muscle-toughening course leaves little doubt that these soldiers are really fit. Sotu to Sydney, and a friendly welcome at the airport, especially from Vietnamese Students. Causing gasps of admiration Madame Ky, beautiful and elegantly clad in National Dress. Banners of welcome are held aloft as the couple are greeted by PREMIER AND MRS. ASKIN. Premier Ky breaks formality to talk briefly with members of the crowd. The official residence in Sydney is Admiralty House and close by anti-Ky demonstrators wait to stage their protests. At the Maritime Service's Board steps, the Premier and Madame Ky board the luxury cruiser Mary D for the short trip to Kirribilli.
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