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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Aug 18, 1956

Page

15

Mission Says Formosa Misrepresented in tour remarks

Sir John defended Formosa during a visit, stating that reports of oppression, unemployment, and misery are untrue. He described Taiwan as orderly, literate, healthy, and well fed, with clean cities and useful farming, and urged more Australian representation and trade, along with cultural exchanges and Olympic participation in Melbourne.

Taipei Reuter John Latham China Formoss Taiwan Sir John Trea Australia Fredom Pacific Alr Melbourne John

Rest Day for Land's Western Isles Duke Sailing

A garbled dispatch notes a rest day for the Western Isles region while the Duke of Edinburgh is described as sailing. The fragment hints at royal activity and maritime travel though specifics are unclear.

Land Western Isles Duke of Edinburgh

Liverpool hearing into revolver attacks over TV interference

A Liverpool hearing began into a case where wireless amateurs allegedly fired revolver shots at neighbor Ronald Morrison and his wife, Mrs Morrison, amid disputes over a television set causing radio interference. Jack Pugh faces charges of attempted murder after Morrison was wounded multiple times.

London Liverpool Fred Jack Pugh Ronald Morrison

Indonesia to bring West Irian issue to UN in time

The Indonesian Parliament was officially told last night that Indonesia would bring the West Irian question before the United Nations again in due time. The report comes as Jakarta plans to renew international discussion on the disputed territory.

U.N Djakarta A.ap Reuter Indonesia West Irian United Nations

Saving On Wheat Purchases UK

Regina reports Sir Archibald Nye, retiring British High Commissioner, says Britain gains by buying on open market outside the international wheat agreement. He notes Britain has paid market prices, often less than under the agreement, and that millers freely buy where they please, still sourcing large quantities from Canada.

Regina P.reuter Britain Archibald Nye Canada Sir Archibald

Army arrives for tests in Australia

The first group of senior British Army officers arrived in Sydney to observe atomic tests in South Australia next month. More officers are expected. Leading observers from Europe, Korea and Malta include Major-Generals H. R. B. Foote V. C. C. L. Firbank HH C. Sugden R. G. B. Hobbs and E. D. HowardsVyse.

Sydney Fruay Australia Europe Korea Malta H. R. B. Foote V.C C. L. Firbank Hh, C. Sugden R. G. B. Hobbs E. D. HowardsVyse

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