24 Aug 1956
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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Aug 24, 1956
Page
1
In a compact meet at a local school gym, Jennett and Rafferty led peers from High Lalor and Me to a decisive win over rival teams. The event highlighted student skill and teamwork in a community sports day.
London reports that the Suez Conference ended with 17 nations to send a delegation to Egypt to press for international control of the Suez Canal. Australia's Prime Minister Mensies will lead, with U S Sweden Persia and Ethiopia among participants. An Arab underground resistance threat was cited in Al Shaba reports.
Sydney reports say Australian officials press UK to boost imports and curb the bilateral balance of payments gap. Mr. J. G. Hurley and Mr. Menzies warn that Australia faces a persistent trade deficit with Britain amounting to millions, urging urgent bilateral action.
A fragmented notice describes a real estate concern offering land stakes across Ohio and Florida areas. It references a patent division and a firm linked to questionable parcels, with vague names and dates obscured by OCR errors.
The Philippines lone female senator, Pacita Madrigal Gonzalez, was charged with 27 counts of falsification of public documents and with malformation of public funds in Manila. The charges were filed with the Manila Court by Chief Prosecutor Norberto J. Quisumbing.
Sydney report shows N.3.W. amateur Barry Warren leading the Lakes Open after shooting a par 72 in windy conditions. Australian Open champion Bruce Crampton struggled with a 79.
Snow fell again on the Canberra hill country with about 3 inches in Queanbeyan’s back country and lighter falls in Goulburn. Canberra saw flakes melting on the ground while Fairbairn station logged 43.7 C for the day and 33.7 C at night with a 10 degree swing. A brief wind shift and overcast skies from a passing rainstorm kept temperatures high. Further cold winds and showers expected today.
Wollongong reports Police Sergeant Allen Nash 40 died in hospital after a gun duel at Primbee last Thursday. He shot dead a Czech migrant Nikolai Russin after Russin wounded him. Nash to be buried in Wagga on Saturday with service in Wollongong the day before.
Greek government rejects British terms as the Cyprus issue deepens. Athens criticizes the plan while leaflets urge terrorists to surrender within three weeks. The campaign has claimed 145 lives, mainly Greek Cypriots, including police and British troops.
J F Calms a Labour member was charged at Richmond Police Station after an incident outside St Stephen's Hall during Melbourne ward elections. He faced assault and resisting arrest charges, bail set at £5, with clashes between Labour and anti Labour supporters and a crowd of about 300 gathered. He is due to appear in Richmond Court on September 5.
A U S Navy report said a patrol plane was shot down 32 miles off the China coast and 160 miles north of Formosa. The incident prompted a massive air sea search with eight rescues from Okinawa and Japan. The Bradt plane, a Martin Mercator, was attacked over international waters and communication ceased.
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