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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Aug 20, 1956
Page
4
Fragmentary text shows Dr Evatt denying wages as the main inflation driver. Mentions government, conference, and plans tied to cost of living and monetary policy. References to Labour Party, referendum, and powers to regulate prices and competition.
The Premier of New South Wales, Mr Cahill, unveiled a comprehensive plan to curb inflation while addressing industrial courts wage guards and legislative authority concerns. The proposal suggests abolishing quarterly ad justments and limits power of direction over industry bodies.
The Queen discussed Prince Charles possibly joining Eton with the provost C A at a meeting after the Queen and Duke of Fintueyh visited the school last month according to The Sunday Express. The briefing signals potential royal education steps for the heir.
Melbourne report says the Victorian Cabinet will consider a Centre report when it meets the Premier. Batter states the people of Victoria have not been given a very clear outline and asks for more information.
At Arndale Station near Melbourne a woman named Sheila Bautch was declared dead after a fall near Melville Road and Bell Street Pascoe Vale. Constable G Sullivan helped as morgue attendants identified her, then she revived in an ambulance and was taken back to the Royal Melbourne Hospital where a resident doctor initially certified death before she awoke and asked if she was dead.
Denis Compton and Frank Tyson are picked in England's 12 for the fifth and final Test at The Oval. Trueman, Oakman, and Washbrook are included as England seek to seal the Ashes while Australia can recall players if strong form appears.
Early day YMCA boys performed on Civic Centre lawns as collection boxes circulated. Announcers urged support for a government subsidy to aid the project. Despite poor weather, fund‑raisers celebrated the total as they planned future events including the Duntroon Fair and a sports carnival at Manuka Oval.
A Sunday shooting near Jenin in Jordan left one man dead and prompted calls for investigation by the Mixed Armistice Commission and United Nations observers. The incident occurred about 100 yards from the contested territory as tensions in the border area rose.
Police arrest two soccer players after a clash at a match. Bail set at 5 pounds. Proceedings listed at a petty sessions hearing.
The Belgian Health Department ordered all bodies of Marcinelle mine disaster victims buried, identified or not, to prevent disease and control further risk. The directive aimed to ban outbreak and other illnesses by rapid interment of remains.
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