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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Aug 21, 1956
Page
6
A fragmented report notes that exposure to radiation from the sun on Earth’s facing side can reduce danger. It suggests potential life-saving effects, though details are unclear and the text is partially garbled.
A minister for labour reports a drop in employment positions across states with vacancies shrinking due to seasonal layoffs and non replacing posts. In Victoria and New South Wales many unplaced job seekers remained in mining, aircraft, railway, and woodworking sectors as total unemployment rose to 135,243, including 23,614 males and 11,629 females since June.
An incomplete text describes a minor injury in a crash involving an unnamed driver and a boy. It mentions Mrs Rowley, Mr B Merz, a street in Kingston, a telephone receipt, and a trip to Canberra after a Nat Bat heaven. The damaged passage limits clear details.
Dr A Hogg announced that Professor K G Malmquist of Uppsala University Sweden would arrive in Canberra to supervise the installation of a modern photograhic telescope at Mt Stromlo for astronomy study. He will stay until December to photograph large sections of the head wong in single plates and study the Southern Hemisphere view.
In a Monday report from Northern Territory Australia a new acid plant project aims to expand ore refining. Heap Nan Carven Laust Fry Ltd and the Commonwealth Government back the venture amid broader industrial plans. AAP Reuters note the project follows aviation and infrastructure developments in the region.
The Goulburn Gupert and Bullivan Musical Society presented a polished production of Biaa Hook of Holland at Albert Hall. Leah Miller produced, reviving White Horse Inn in Sydney. Cast delivered bright entertainment though some numbers were cut. Holland canal backdrops, elaborate costuming, and strong solo turns stood out. The male cast showed weaknesses in Captain Adrian Paap while Sally Miss Hook and Gretchen roles impressed. Ballet interludes and subdued lighting enhanced the show though the orchestral accompaniment sometimes felt thin.
Reuters reports two Royal Air Force personnel a corporal and an aircraftman missing from their unit since July 23 were transported from Turkey to Cyprus today on charges of illegal entry and firearms possession. A Greek Cypriot boatman says he was forced at gunpoint to take them to Turkey in a small launch.
The miscreant committee of the Postal Workers Union tonight decided to recommend a regulation postal strike in Victoria. If the strike threat is carried out nearly 8,000 Victorian postal workers will be involved.
The Gowrie Sheep Station near Charlesville faced prior warnings of possible violence before an attempt to incinerate 1,200 sheep occurred last Saturday. Mrs. C Smith, wife of the manager, said rumours of trouble tied to the award rate shearers spread beforehand. An explosion damaged a woolshed where the flock was penned, and two empty gallons of inflammable liquid were found under a chute after the blaze was contained.
Tokyo indicated at official level that Japan will likely ask Britain to expand sterling area imports of Japanese goods during the Anglo-Japanese trade and payments talks planned for mid September in London.
The budget session faces a hostile Senate if Senator Devlin remains unable to take his seat. Devlin’s early victory is expected, but without a pair the government holds only a slender majority. A cabinet reshuffle is anticipated after resignations and elections, with deputy and leadership roles in flux.
Canberra Fire Brigade officer described new water fog spray nozzles as the most modern in Australia. One nozzle can breach metal or wood, another targets hard to reach corners, and a third provides a broad mist or directed solid water stream. The gear enables smothering fires up close, with the brigade claiming top general equipment in the Commonwealth. Chief Holden is on holiday. temporary fills noted.
A 13 year old New York schoolboy, Donna Briody, who visited Cairo with his father, said President Nasser was just an ordinary man. He described a day spent with Nasser discussing everything but politics and the Suez Canal, defending his host against U.S. criticisms of Egypt.
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