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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Aug 15, 1956
Page
10
Fragmentary OCR Notes Reflecting Political Strain
The text contains partial phrases about labor, socialism, and figures in transit or discourse, with incomplete names and fragmented sentences. It reads like OCR garble from a political column or speech notes, lacking clear events or dates.
Regent mural comes down after city vote
City council votes to remove a contested mural citing safety and funding concerns. Officials say the removal will begin next week and involve engineers and custodial staff. Community groups vow to seek restoration through legal channels and public meetings.
Menzies Urges Firmness in Canal Crisis
London report on Australian Prime Minister Menzies urging Western unity and firm action over the Suez Canal dispute. He argues against recognizing Nasser's actions as lawful, stresses non-legal factors and the need for an international agreement on the canal's future, warning of global economic and prestige repercussions.
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Menzies
London
Slizzard Sweeps Mt. Kosciusko
Sydney reports a blizzard stranded over 200 skiers in lodges and the Chalet at Mt. Kosciusko. Food and mail have halted as the snowlines depot at Wilson's Valley closes, isolating the area and blocking road links.
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Mt. Koselusko
Island Bend
News In Brief: Flood Aid from Geneva to Australia
International Red Cross offers assistance for Australian flood victims, with a cable from Geneva to the League of Red Cross Societies. In other items, insurgents ambush near Algiers kill soldiers, and UK atom expert reports to London on gem treatment. Other notes cover Egypt political tensions and a Singapore to London departure by Mr Casey.
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Singapore
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Richard Casay
Colombo
Five-Point Plan To Halt Inflation Proposed
The Associated Chambers of Commerce urges a five point program to curb inflation. It calls for return of taxing powers to the states, longer parliament terms, reduced government spending, and ending conflict between federal and state awards. The journal says actions must be serious and based on merit for Australia’s economic health.
Committee To Review Import Licence Appeals
Government announces concessions after Acting Minister for Trade orders a review of imports amid embarrassment to supporters. Department of Trade will allow corrective action for firm orders placed before June 29 1906 and cancellation would cause hardship, allowing quota adjustments for Oct–Dec 1956 and Jan–Mar 1957 periods.
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Settlement farm blocks span large acreage
Fragmentary text notes settlement farm blocks totaling 170900 acres across 33 blocks. Details on location, owners, or purpose are not provided in the readable portion.
Nehru to Visit United States Emphasizes Trade Talks
Rumors circulate about Prime Minister Nehru planning a U S visit to discuss bilateral trade and potential cooperation. Officials have not confirmed dates as political developments in Washington unfold ahead of the presidential election.
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Nehre
Washington
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Explosion Wrecks Monticello Utah Cafe
A gas explosion at the Lariat Cafe in Monticello, Utah, killed 16 and injured up to 50. Police said the blast blew out an entire wall, leaving a 20 to 30 foot crater in the center of the building. The Red Cross listed 12 known dead, with some victims blown apart making final tallies difficult.
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Utah
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