London conference eyes Egypt Suez scheme after nationalisation
In the London session the Suez dispute shifts to feasibility as Egypt faces money limits for compensation. Britain France and the U S back an international canal regime with equitable compensation and future financial return to Egypt, while the UN could oversee governance. Russia’s friendship with Egypt will be tested by real demands.
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Nasser
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China
Feypt
Suez Canal Company
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Russia
High Aswan
United Kingdom
United Nations
Ccu
Display Opens Show Of Modern German Art
Dr. Hess opened a gallery display of modern German art before a large audience. The exhibit features over 40 works including Werner Arndt silk screen Street in Frankfurt and Eduard Baerger etchings. Helen White of the National Library noted the public benefit and curator Mo Linin introduced officials.
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DR. Hess
King’s Hall
Parliament House
Australia
Walter Hess
Germany
Hess
HB. L. White
National Library
Bene
A. M. Molin
Defence
Philip McBride
Werner Arndt
Frankfurt
Eduard Bargeer
H. A P. Greishaber
Rudolf Kugler
Harbour
Fairbairn Hurt After 25ft Fall From Tree
Federal member for Farrar Mr David Fairbairn suffered a spinal injury when he fell 25 feet from a tree on his property about 20 miles from Albury. He was taken by Holbrook ambulance to Albury Hospital. he was treated for the injury and abrasions and sent home to rest in bed for two weeks, with no official duties for at least six weeks.
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Albury
Farrar
David Fairbairn
Holbrook
Albury Hospital
Letters To The Editor Aid To Church Schools
A Canberra rector, E G Buckle, requests Synod review of the Diocesan Council decision on aiding church schools. He cites a circular urging suspension of negotiations until Synod ratifies the plan, argues national importance requires the supreme diocesan body to discuss proposals, and questions the competence of “informed circles” to judge Synod attitudes.
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Canberra Times
Canberra Cultural History Missed by Daley Sketch
A letter to The Canberra Times notes an omission in Mr C B Daley’s Canberra cultural history. The author recalls the Australian National Review from the 1930s and its editor Farmer Whyte, urging revival amid Canberra’s growth.
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Daley
Canberra
Canberra Times
Australian National Review
Farmer Whyte
Cana
Pearse
Studying Farm Methods in Southern Tablelands Visit
Colombo Plan student Y. T. Shao of North Borneo will tour Australia for six months to study pest control disease control and tree propagation. Regional Officer R. W. Shelley said Shao will visit the Southern Tablelands from next Saturday to Wednesday and stop in Queanbeyan on Tuesday.
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Southern Tablelands
Y. T. Shao
North Borneo
Australia
Southern Tablelands Area
R. W. Shelley
Shad
Queanbeyan
Aid Paid to Malta Reaches Over Two Million Pounds
A Colonial Office spokesman said London has paid 2,208,282 pounds to the Maltese Government since April 1. The Maltese authorities warned that without urgent financial remedies the government’s functions could become impossible.
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London
A.a.p.reuter
Coloral Office
Malta
Government House Melbourne welcomes senior service leaders
The Administrator of the Commonwealth General Sir John Northcott receives Air Marshal Sir John McCauley Chief of the Air Staff Vice Admiral R R Dowling First Naval Member and Major General H G Edgar Deputy Chief of the General Staff at Government House Melbourne in a formal reception.
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Commonwealth
John Northcott
Eeeting
John McCauley
R. R. Dowling
H. G. Edgar
Government House
Melbourne
Scotland's Great Festival Celebrates Tenth Anniversary
Edinburgh's international Edinburgh Festival marked its 10th year with royal attendance by Queen Elizabeth II and the Duke of Edinburgh. Attendance rose from 57,000 to 84,000 hotel guests in six years, overseas visitors from 11,000 to 27,000, and fringe events expanded alongside major programs featuring opera, theater, cinema, and art. The festival includes the famed military tattoo at Edinburgh Castle, Highland dancing, and crafts exhibitions, with international companies and local groups contributing to a grand cultural showcase.
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Scotland
Elizabeth II
Duke of Edinburgh
Lewel
Festival Society
Synod Hall
Castle Terrase
Ortheatras
Old Vic
Gauguin
Renoir
Braque
Hamburg State Opera
Britain
Stravinary
Marva
Boston Symphony Orchestra
Vienna Hofmusikskapelle
Royal ‘Philharmonic Orchestra
Italy
James Bridie
Fdinbureh Castle
Seattle
Rome
Minister Refuses Meeting Queen During Scottish Visit
French church minister Rev Kenneth McRae declines to meet the Queen in Starnaway next Saturday during her Scotland Western Isles tour. He cites conscientious reasons and says the Queen's Sunday visits to polo events offend his moral law, sparking parish division while many will still attend to see the Queen.
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London
Reuter
Starnaway
Scotland
Russia
Aviation Beacon Fails Over Canberra Mount Ainslie Light
An electric red aviation beacon at Mount Ainslie summit failed last night as aircraft approached Canberra. A white warning light was used during the outage. An R A A F spokesman said the red light probably fused and would be repaired today with no danger to aircraft.
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Canberra
Mount Ainslie
R.A.A.F
Princess Anne Birthday Visit Prompts Royal Benevolence
A fragmentary note recalls Princess Anne turning six with a birthday tribute from the Queen and her entourage. The Queen Mother arrived at May Castle delivering gifts while the royal party toured Uist and the island community.
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Uist
Castle of
May
Margart
Anne
Leiven
Tor Lehr Vales
Wool prices fall in Australia season report
The Australian Woollen Growers Council says average greasy wool prices dropped by 9 424 pence per pound last season versus 1954 55 with an average of 61.46 pence. Total value fell by £18 million while quantity sold rose by 6 1 million pounds and exporters earned £13 million less than the prior period.
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Austalia
Australi Woolerowers’ Council
Lewer
Australia
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