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ANZUS TREATY
The countries included Australia, New Zealand and the United States. It was to cooperate on the defense matters in the Pacific Ocean. -
SEATO TREATY
A treaty for a collective defense in South East Asia. The countries included Australia, France, New Zealand, Pakistan, Philippines, Thailand, the United Kingdom, and the United States. -
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Vietnam War
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Australia sends its first soldiers
Australia send a batch of 30 military advisers in response to the assisstance of South Vietnam's Leader. These people aremembers of the Australian Army Training Team Vietnam (AATTV). -
First Australian to die
Advisor, Sargent Wiliam Hacking becomes the first Australian to die after being caught in vegetation from the discharging of his weapon. -
First Australian to Die
Warrant Officer Class 2, Kevin Conway become the first Australian soldire to die in result of ENEMY ACTION. -
Australian Government's Response
America and South Vietnam ask for 200 additional advisers and offers to send troops to South Vietnam -
HMAS Sydney
HMAS Sydney arrives in Vung Tau, Vietnam carrying a load of Australian soldiers to support Southern Vietnam. -
Harold Holt becomes Prime Minister
He also increases to a 4350-man taskforce and said that he will include conscripts. -
3RAR Establishment
The Australian Batch called 3RAR established their base at Nui Dat as '1 ATF's' third battalion -
Prime Minister Gorton
Prime Minster Gorton stands down and indicates that he will not increase Australia's commitment to Vietnam -
Goverment Polls Agains the War
Government Polls in Australia shows that 55% of Australians are wanted to be brought home from Vietnam. -
Protests
Anti-Vietnam War Protestors march their first stage of an attempt to bring back home Australian Soldiers
