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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Aug 15, 1956

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India toSubmit Egypt Case at Next Session

Foreign ministers and ambassadors including Selwyn Lloyd and Shapiro discussed Egypt at a London meeting. The British party, led by Eden, prepared for a joint approach with Anatai and Menzies attending, as plans for future mediation and peace talks were outlined.

Ploen Ine Cine Tw UK Fallon Selwyn Lloyd Krishna Calrg Colant Nus Tewan Cony Someon Eeissiy Steve Vadimir Semyorw Omar Hien Cosat Masioner Germany Aco Malik Britsia Moscow Shepilov London Anthony Eden

Canal Crisis Echoes Across Nations and Ministers

An international conference on canal affairs unfolds with Britain opposing a direct invitation to the United States. Egypt’s ministerial guidance hints at threats, while the United States supports a coordinated, international operation to ensure safe canal functioning and prevent disruption.

Germany Britain United States Ilionat P Tnt Salah Sater Iin Hor Salem Teport Lez United States’ Department of State Washington Department Pew

Soviet Union Refuses Probe Clear of Ports Case

Tass reports the Soviet Foreign Ministry denies a request for an investigation into port officials. The agency says no confirmation of penalties or specific names is provided and emphasizes lack of verifiable evidence.

Jit Sieg Union Met Agency Tass Igh Ministry

Mary Gilmore to Celebrate 91st Birthday in Sydney

The canberra based Gilmore Tree Moroners and the Lavtela Writers Fellowship join a public ceremony at the National Library to present a poplar tree cutting in honor of Dame Mary Gilmore. The event occurs today at 12 45 p m with Mr W A MacLaren accepting on behalf of the Government.

W. A. MacLaren Department of the Interior

Indonesian Army Tries To Arrest Foreign Minister

The Indonesian Army attempted to arrest Foreign Minister Abdulgani after Prime Minister Sastronmiho interceded. Army leaders cited corruption charges against Lie Hok Tal and said the case would be handled by Attorney General Suprapto, amid a political crisis ahead of meetings with Sukarno and cabinet ministers.

Jott Abdulgani Aly Ali Sastroamidjojo Indonesia Raya Lie Hokfal Abdulgant T Imne Kawilarang West Java AN Sastronmidioin Abulgant Abdul Hovis Nasution Wilurang Army Lie Hok Tal Nasution Suprapto Sukarno Sulpi Rapty

Four Blasts Planned At Maralinga

Sir William Penney announced at a Sydney press conference that two new low yield explosive power tests would begin early next month at Maralinga. The plan includes a tower shot and a ground burst to study ground shock and military effects, with observers from Australia Britain Canada and New Zealand invited.

Anamal Caress Sydney William Penney Britain Sir William Atomic Research Establishment Aldermaston Berkshire Emu Field South Australia Jx Valiant Maralinga William Australia

Death Toll Rises At Marcinelle Coal Mine Disaster

In Belgium 80 bodies were recovered from 3750 feet deep in the Bitter Heart mine after an explosion and fire that trapped 252 others, as rescue work continued amid crowds at the colliery gate. Police and mourners filled the scene with prayers and tense vigil as authorities faced questions and delays for safety.

Brussels A.ap Reuter Marcinelle Jean Ray

Explosion kills seven children near Marrakesh

Seven children died and one was seriously injured when playing with explosives on a practice range used by French troops near Marrakesh Morocco on Tuesday. The incident was reported by A AP Reuters.

Morocco A.A.P. Reuter Marrakesh

Lions Kill Five Africans in Uganda Report

Five Africans were killed by man-eating lions in Ankole Western Uganda over the past four weeks. A Uganda Game Department report puts lion killings in the area at 40 for the year.

Kampala A.a.p.reuter Ankole Uganda Ganda Game Department

Bomb Blast Kills Doctor and Wife in Sydney Car Siege

Henry Edward Foster plotted to kill Dr. Edward Bonaventure Heffernan Brotchie by placing a bomb in his car. The device exploded as the doctor started the engine, killing Brotchie and Foster’s wife Elsie Foster, who died later in hospital. Foster died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound in Brotchie’s surgery.

Henry Edward Foster Edward Bonaventure Heffernan Brotchie Foster Elsie Esther Heffernan Foster Kingsgrove

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