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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Aug 15, 1956

Page

9

London conferenceMay shape Suez talks with India as moderator

As talks on the Suez Canal approach, Egypt’s Nasser opposes dictation while Salem’s threats loom. The London conference aims to secure international guarantees for free passage, with India likely to provide the moderating influence and steer the mediation toward a UN supported agreement.

Suez Canal Nasser Salah Salem London Suez Canal Company Middle East Europe America Australia Scipants United Nations Cairo India Russia Egypt Delhi Moscow

Appeal for YMCA event and service station opening

Saturday appeal for YMCA draws audience with dance event and club activities. Volunteers will man petrol pumps at the Total Service Station in Braddon next month, with Yarralumla Motors donating 6d per gallon on opening day.

Angle Inter Clude Total Braddon Yarralumla Motora

Canberra Clean-Up Aims Ahead Of Olympic Games

The Department of the Interior informs Canberra’s Chamber of Commerce and Advisory Council that city cleaning measures will start soon. October will see rubbish clearance, removal of dumps on Argyle Avenue and Constitution Avenue, and subsequent site cleanups in obstructive areas near Civic Center and Lonsdale Street. Public conveniences in Garema Place will be demolished by October’s end.

Canberra Chamber of Commerce Department of the Interior Chamber of Commerce Advisory Council Antworth Avenue Constitution Avenue Itfa Civic Center Lonsdale Street Garema Place

Prayers For Canal Talks At Local Church Service

A special prayer service will be held at the Methodist National Memorial Church today during the regular Wednesday lunch hour to support Suez Canal talks. The Rev Dr George Wheen will lead a session beginning at 12 45 PM.

Methodist National Memorial Church George Wheen

New Ambulance Arrives Soon for Canberra Service

The Canberra Ambulance Service expects a new ambulance within about two weeks. Superintendent A Grant said the vehicle would be modern in every detail and a valuable asset. He will travel to Melbourne to drive the new vehicle back to Canberra.

Canberra A. Grant Melbourne

Australian Song Writer May Brahe Dies in DNEY

Australian composer May Brahe died today at age TA. Brahe was a prolific songwriter with world wide distribution. Her best known compositions were Whaw This Revise and Passed BY Your Window.

May Brahe Mixa Brahe Nfe

European house borer found in Australia timber trade

Federal and state experts met in Canberra to discuss a new insect pest, the European house borer. Health Minister Dr. Cameron warned it could surpass the white ant in threat, noting its concealment, long incubation, and potential widespread impact on imported softwood timber.

Canberra Cameron Europe North America South Africa

VICE-REGAL MEETS NSW CHURCH AND ROTARY LEADERS

His Excellency the Administrator General Sir John Northcott met at Admiralty House Sydney with Dr. Maurice Watts mediator of the International Congregational Cornell the Rev. Alen T. Gurr chairman of the Congregational Union of New South Wales and the Rev. A. P. Campbell. Later he received Mr and Mrs E P Davis and Mr Alan Davis Rhodes Scholar elect for New South Wales. In the afternoon Milton Alder president of the Sydney Rotary Club Mr Good district governor and W T Heine secretary called on His Excellency at Admiralty House Sydney.

John Northcott Admiralty House Sydney Maurice Watts Cornell Alen T. Gurr Congregational Union of New South Wales A. P. Campbell E. P. Davis Alan Davis Rhodes New South Wales Milton Alder Sydney ‘Rotary Club Good Sydney Rotary Club W. T. Heine Admiralty Byuse

War Years Echo in Algiers as Troops Arrive

The article discusses the 1940s Allied presence in Algiers, noting American made gear and helmets worn by French troops, interactions with local Moslem communities, and rising marriages between troops and Algerian women. It highlights cultural exchanges, improved interracial relations, and wartime morale amid shortages and bustling city life.

Oklahoma Ohio New York Fother Itseema North Africa Algeria France

Wheat Marketing Talks Planned

The Department of Primary Industry prepared to convene a conference on recognizing a marketing framework for strong wheat. Recommended by the Australian Agricultural Council at its Canberra meeting, the conference should include all interested parties and relevant Australian bodies to study production measures and annual quality trends.

Department of Primary Industry Australian Agricultural Council Canberra A. Culture Australian Ent Board Australia Auatraa

Djibouti Port Standstill Amid Wharf Labourer Riots

Severe rioting by wharf labourers halted Djibouti port operations. Three Frenchmen were killed in the clashes, according to The Times report from Addis Ababa.

Dagoute London AAP Reuters

Untitled note on policy shift for agriculture

The fragment discusses policy focus on expanding lo er expansion and market opportunities. It suggests concentrating on agricultural production efficiency and reducing high costs to improve output and profitability.

Killarney Estates in Ireland Across the Larne Valley

Letters discuss misimpression from reports that an American bought Killarney’s famed estate. The Kenmare Estate includes Ros Castle ruins by the Upper Lake. Muckross Estate, part of Ireland’s National Park, spans the Upper Lake area, with Beaufort and Lake View estates nearby tied to historic families.

Canberra ‘Times Killarney Larne Kerry Mountains Sometikely Kenmare Ros Caatle Muckross Vincent Ireland National Park Beaufort Magillicuddy Reeks Lake View O'Connell Owen J. Esmonde Turner

Socialism And I The A S P Letter On Labour Policy

A reader letter discusses Professor Arndt's criticism of traditional socialism and calls for Labour to adopt radical nationalisation and heavy taxation proposals. It argues these measures could weaken capitalist motives yet frames Christian Socialists as seeking equality and security through public ownership, while warning against altering motives of work and fear of poverty.

Labour Party Arndt Chifley Labour Sapin Athem Rm Hency Capitalian Sociallat A.S.P Ublic

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YMCA Algiers Joseph E. Dynan Presa Papera Sahara Besa Socialism and Ithe Deakin Duntroon Royal Military College A. V. Jennings Construction Co Pty Lite
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