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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Apr 18, 1956

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Britain Tightens Security for Bulganin Khrushchev Visit

British and Russian security chiefs step up precautions amid threats and vandalism as the Kremlin leaders arrive in London. Police probe hate campaigns sparked by the visit and Yard detectives sweep potential sniper sites around Claridge’s hotel.

London Nikola Bulganin Nikita Khrushchev Britain Hileania Vhrushchov Sentland Yard Spoela Nickolai Racharov Hos Middle East Far East Big Pour Géneva Scotland Yard Drdzhonikidze Russia Natve

Soviet official hints at surprise gesture during Bulganin Khrushchev visit

A Soviet official said Bulganin and Khrushchev plan a cordial pleasant gesture in Britain to show friendship. The gesture would be kept as a surprise to win over the British public and solidify bonds between Russia and Britain.

London Marshal Bulganin Khrushchev Britain Russia

New Legislation On Arbitration Based On Experience

Mr Holt announced forthcoming legislation in Parliament to reform arbitration, drawing on UK and US experiences but cautioned Australia’s higher union presence at 60 percent of wage earners and stronger Labour ties would prevent copying British models. Australia also has a long history of compulsory arbitration through the Arbitration Court or Conciliation Commissioners.

Holt Australia House of Representatives Harrison Lud Blaxland United Kingdom United States Great Britain U.K Labour Movement Australi Arbitration Court

Milne Left Estate After Death in January

British playwright and novelist A. A. Milne died in January leaving an estate of £64,175 gross and £50,071 net. Death duties of £119,968 had already been paid.

London A. A. Milne

No Action On State Road Tax To Canberra

Prime Minister Menzies told the House of Representatives the government will not amend the Seat of Government Administration Act to allow duty free transport from Sydney to Canberra. He cited constitutional and legal difficulties for the Territory and said the issue should go to the proposed constitutional committee for consideration.

Canberra Menzies House of Representatives New South Wales Sydney R Fraser Lab. A.C.T

No Objective To Control Labour Says Santamaria

Melbourne report states B A Santamaria, chief executive of the movement, denied any aim to seize control of the Labour Party or others. He said the movement began in 1945 at requests from Labour and union leaders and that some teachers privately aided the effort against Communists. He noted the Episcopal Committee meeting in Melbourne last Friday showed bishops fully backing the movement.

Melbourne Catholic Special Movement the Movement Australian Labour Party B. A. Santamaria Mir. Santamaria Ito Labour Andade Tte Maritamaria Episcopal Committee Catholic Social Movement

Car overturns in Braddon smash at Doonkuna and Donaldson

A crash at the Doonkuna and Donaldson streets intersection in Braddon yesterday saw a car driven by Mr. James Brophy of Forrest overturn while a smaller car driven by Mr. Lloyd Russell Kentwell of O'Connor left the road. Both vehicles were extensively damaged but the occupants avoided serious injuries.

Doonkuna Donaldson Streets Braddon James Brophy Forrest Lloyd Russell Kentwell O'Connor

Split In ALL.P. Looms In N.S.W Over Inquiry

Sydney dispatch reports a secret state ALP executive meeting agitating party unity. A motion by Vice President J Shortell urged that charges against Kane and Tooney be heard by the coming executive, not the Federal body, risking a major Labor split if federal interference continues.

N.S.W Sydney A.L.P J. Shortell Shortall Kane Tooney Labour Party

Opposition Attack on Cole Recognition in Senate Debate

The dispute centers on recognizing Senator Cole as leader of the Anti-Communist Labour Party. Opposition figures accuse the government of bypassing parliamentary precedent and granting special facilities to a one-man party. Menzies defends the Senate's rules while Evatt calls the move shocking and scandalous. The debate ends with a gag on further discussion.

Cole Tas Labour Party Peters Dig Evatt Gov Senate Menzies Chamber McMillin Cole Wyatt Pat Colunbil Hie Harrison Dr. Evatt Coly

Israel Presses Canal Issue With Egypt Border Tensions

Israel links the Suez Canal dispute to border pacification with Egypt, hindering Hammarskjold's UN peace mission. Ben-Gurion restates the view in a new letter, while Egypt and Arab states demand a strict mandate. Washington rejects a 3‑way foreign ministers meeting, fearing misinterpretation of Hammarskjold's mission.

Israel Egypt United Nations Secretary-General Middle East American Associated Press David Ben-Gurion Hammarskjoeld Hammarskjoel Beirut Lebanon Ben-Gurion Washington U.S Hammaraljoeld

Jervis Bay Naval College To Be Re established

Announcement that Jervis Bay Naval College will be re established after moving from Flinders Naval Depot Victoria. First term 1957. Senator O Sullivan notes long standing concerns over Flinders suitability and explains planned transfer and minimal public disruption. Government aims for smooth take over with minimal inconvenience to holiday makers.

Jervis Bay Naval College Royal Australian Naval College Jervis Bay Navy O'Sullivan Flinders Naval Depot Victoria Naval Board Flinders Jervis’ Bay

Bandaranaike Sees British Bases Exit and Neutral Path

In a Washington interview published yesterday by U.S. News and World Report Prime Minister Bandaranaike said British forces in Ceylon would have to go if no base agreement exists. He proposed neutrality in foreign affairs and welcomed a possible visit by Bulganin and Khrushchev, while backing Afro-Asian Conference decisions and urging end to colonialism and nuclear weapons.

Washington Ceylon M. Solomon Bandaranaike Cgeyton U.S. News and World Report Spadaranaike Russia Marshal Bulganin Niktts Hrushchev Jéylan Commonwealth Bandockag Bandaranaike Ban‘deong Indonesia Colombo Washington Post John Kotelawala Faast

Evatt Urges Inquiry Into Sale Of Whaling Station

Evatt pressed for an inquiry before any sale legislation, arguing for parliamentary validation. Minister Melwen announced the sale for an undisclosed sum, with McEwen defending government plans to exit the whaling industry as a production activity. Discussion noted no formal offer from the North West Whaling Company, only talks on employment of station workers.

Evatt Melwen House of Representatives McEwen Dir Byatt Mr. McEwen North West Whaling Company McEiwen

Army chiefs cars adopt three star insignia in Australia

A move to display three star plates on official cars used by service chiefs is debated in Parliament. Lieutenant General Sir Henry Well and the Defence Preparations Committee influence the plan while Mr Fraser questions its resemblance to Japanese Army insignia. The Army Minister says the US system was not adopted but will be examined.

Yoon Armed Services Canberra NATO SEATO Australian General Staff Henry Well Parliament House Defence’ Preparations Committee House of Representatives Mrad Fraser Lub Avc United States Cramer

Trial Telecasts Planned in Sydney and Melbourne

Commercial TV firms in Sydney and Melbourne completed plans for trial telecasts in both cities in July this year. First regular broadcasts by the stations and by the ABC will start in November in time for the Melbourne Olympic Games.

Sydney Melbourne Oth Ab.c

In Brief SOM London Port and Gas Alerts

A series of short notices report a Portuguese taxi driver in London consuming vast food and drink, a Dutch vessel flooding and sinking near Rio de Janeiro, carbon monoxide fumes injuring a church congregation in Leigh, a Dutch ship sinking after grounding off Victoria, and underground garden hoses in Chicago while cancer researchers discuss a potential treatment.

Som Joon Fok Lung London Jose Suttos St. Peters Port Guernsey Yesterdey Leigh Worcester Rio DE Janeiro Victoria Adi VIN Chicago Billy California Aly Atlantic City Hans Selilumeberger Ohio Willversity Thes Ludeehisar

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