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Minster of defence, Athol Townley decided to send 30 Army advisors to South Vietnam.
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Australia's trained troops arrived in South Vietnam to commence in the war.
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Advisor Sergeant William Hacking became the first Australian to die in Vietnam when his weapon accidentally discharges.
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Minister for defence announces that advisers in Vietnam will be increased to 83.
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Selctive conscription introduced for 20 year-old's.
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US President Johnson visits Australia. While in Australia, the public community protest against fighting in the Vietnam War, on the streets of Sydney and Melbourne.
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John Gorton announces that Australia will not increase its commitment to Vietnam.
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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.
