22 Aug 1956
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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Aug 22, 1956
Page
1
Readable parts indicate an international wire summary mentioning New Zealand and New York territory issues. Entities are sparse and details unclear but suggest a brief geopolitical or market note without clear events or dates. Overall, the fragment hints at a networked exchange or entrocation topic with limited verifiable facts.
Debates over control of the Suez Canal sharpen as India and the West push different proposals. Mr Menon maintains Egyptian control with advisory bodies while the United States, Britain, and France favor international management. Moscow signals skepticism, and pilots leave as Egypt faces a potential crisis in navigation.
Sydney vendors report potato prices at Browne £140, Biswnards £135, small grades £125 per ton. NSW Marketing Bureau lists Victori a Sebagos and red soil varieties at £145 per ton. Wording suggests fluctuating rates and mixed quality across markets.
Controversy erupts over insulating houses in Canberra as the Advisory Council considers funding insulation projects. Secretary H. A. Barrenger confirms discussion with the Department of the Water and Power about capitial costs and tenant demand. Chair Pratt remarks on whether the department would provide consideration based on tenants' wishes and overall house costs.
Princess Margaret reaches age 26 after a day at Bal Moral Castle and Edinburgh Festival with the Queen and Duke of Edinburgh. British papers criticize the official birthday photo by Cecil Beaton for making her appear overly serious and sad. image shows her in a pink tulle gown with sequin embroidery.
Strong winds at Renmark intensify effort to stave off River Murray floods. State and Commonwealth aid debated as river nears 30 feet, with 1000 residents including volunteers at risk and evacuation prepared if breach occurs.
Delegates from Britain the Soviet Union and other nations gather in Lancaster House London for the Suez Conference with officials such as Lord Reading Sel UK Foreign Minister and Mr. Menzies Australian Prime Minister among the attendees. American Ambassador Winthrop Aldrich observes from behind the Russians in the photo description.
Mr Menzies will leave London on Thursday to return to Australia for the opening of Parliament next week. Cabinet was advised today he should arrive Monday or Tuesday, enabling him to attend a joint government meeting before Parliament. He has been in London at the Baez Conference with Mr Casey and cancelled planned trips to Japan and the Philippines due to the crisis.
The president of the Venetian Blind Manufacturers' Federation of Australia, Mr. B. R. Rainsford, urged that Venetian blinds be exempt from sales tax. He said blinds are part of building essentials for homes and should be available without the heavy tax burden, noting most other window furnishings already enjoy exemptions and citing strong industry sales for similar exemptions.
Cabinet defence discussions prioritise the Royal Australian Air Force as a mobile strategic force with up to date aircraft. The budget contemplates diverting funds from Army and Navy to strengthen the RAAF amid debates over the usual defence ceiling and production challenges including the Babre jet and overseas acquisitions.
The Adviser Council heard that Canberra public works for 1856 57 would be revealed in the Budget next week. Director of Works S James replied to a question from Mr. F D Quinane urging fulfillment of promises from two years past on planned works.
The ACT Trades and Labour Council appeals for lodging for the Commonwealth Pensioners Federation delegation entering Canberra for three days during the Budget session. Eleven pensioners executives, led by president Lina M. Nunn, aim to meet Treasurer Sir Arthur Fadden at Parliament House to press pensioner claims. The council seeks hosts willing to billet one or two delegates, with contact details provided.
Native runners informed officials of a massacre along the May River and Lumi area in New Guinea. A party returned with eight dead after attackers struck from canoes, including two elderly women armed with black palm spears.
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