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The Minister for Defence (Reginald Townley) announces intention to send 30 army advisers to South Vietnam.
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The first members of the Australian Army Training Team Vietnam (AATTV) arrive in South Vietnam.
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Advisor, Sergeant William Hacking becomes the first Australian to die in Vietnam when his weapon accidentally discharges after being caught in vegetation.
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Warrant Officer Class 2, Kevin Conway becomes the first Australian to die as a result of enemy action in South Vietnam.
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Australian Government, responding to requests from the US President and South Vietnam Prime Minister for 200 additional advisers, offers to send ground troops to South Vietnam.
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HMAS Sydney arrives at Vung Tau, South Vietnam, carrying the bulk of the Australian force.
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Harold Holt succeeds Menzies as Prime Minister.
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Holt announces the Australian commitment in South Vietnam will be Increased to a 4350-man task force, and will include conscripts.
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The Battle of Long Tan begins and goes on for the next 2 years.
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Morgan Gallup Poll finds 62% in favour of continuing the war in Vietnam
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Prime Minister Harold Holt goes missing, presumed drowned off Portsea in Victoria. His body is never recovered.
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John Grey Gorton sworn in as Prime Minister.
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On the streets of Australia, people marched in protest against Australia's involvement in the Vietnam War.
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The final protest held in cities all around Australia. 110,000 demonstraters.
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The Whitlam Labor government won the election due to the promise of bringing home the Australian's who fought in the Vietname War.