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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Aug 08, 1956

Page

5

Australia to join London talks on Suez Canal crisis

The cabinet plans to send Minister Casey with Prime Minister Menzies to London for the Suez conference. Acting Prime Minister Fadden notes Australia’s large canal trade. Russia’s oil influence, Arab links, and Egyptian strategy raise the risk of wider conflict, underscoring Australia’s need for close, coordinated action.

Casey Joi Menzies London Australia Arthur Fadden Suez Russia Egypt Lebanon Iraq Suez Canal Persia Saudi Arabia Kuwait Wester Earp Britain France Canherm

Overseas balances and bank deposits show modest gains

The report notes smaller increases in overseas balances with total deposits abroad at 290.7 million pounds and a 5.1 million rise in deposits last week. Notable gains include a 1.1 million increase from cheques and bills of other banks while central bank assets rose by 8.6 million.

Commonwealth Treasury Central Bank Banka Epec Treasury

Labour Pa Policy Faithful to PLANS, Says Letter

Gwynn Williams of Narrabundah defends Labour Party aims as stated in the Principles of Action and reaffirmed at the 21st Commonwealth Conference in March 1955. He criticizes D W Rawson Canberra Time for misrepresenting party intent and assails the idea of a mythical majority opposed to Labour platform.

Labour Party D. W. Rawson Canberra Aheed Commonwealth A.L.P D. W. Rawton Gwynn Williams Narrabundah

New Commonwealth loan opens with 30 million pounds

Acting Prime Minister Sir Arthur Fadden announced tomorrow’s opening of a 30 million pound Commonwealth loan as part of the 1986-87 financing program. Securities include one year at 99 15 for 100, a 5 percent two year and a 5 percent five year issue with varying maturities and prices.

Arthur Fadden In Council Sir Arthur Commonwealth

International Bank Plans Australia Economy Survey Mission

An International Bank mission will survey Australia’s economy this month arriving August 22. Members Kamarck and Calika will spend three weeks gathering first hand data for the bank. Sir Arthur Fadden cited the visit as a response to discussions in Washington about a potential further dollar loan to Australia.

Arthur Fadden Australia Mesara Kamarck Calika Washington Eugene Black

Television's chaotic yet moving coverage of the Andrea Doria disaster

The article critiques New York dockside footage and on site telecasts of the Andrea Doria collision. It praises humane moments from welfare workers and survivors while noting camera blunders and crowd chaos. It highlights need for interpreters and better briefing for interviews and press crews.

Stockholm Andrea Doria Philadelphia

Fragmented Tale From Aboard A Crash

A derailed account describes panic and relief after an accident on a flight or vessel. Passengers and officials give cautious recollections of survivors including a young boy and an elderly woman. The Red Cross and welfare officials are noted as aiding those on board.

Arilla T le de France Indian Ocean Andrea Doria America California Red Cross Deen New York Iterey

Local Court Hears Postal Case In Sydney Proceedings

Fragmentary report indicates Mr Hall presented a request during a postal law hearing in Sydney. The brief notes contest and procedural steps but lacks full context or outcomes.

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