Public Donation Site Averts Further Damage
A fragmented report notes a public foundation project near Siren faced disruptions. Community volunteers gathered to assess the scene as local officials consider next steps to prevent further harm.
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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Aug 27, 1956
Page
6
Policy On Suez Approved By RS L Congress
Delegates at the RS L Congress debated the Suez Canal crisis and endorsed a policy to support Western ports and allied efforts. The discussion touched on Egyptian and Japanese divers, Mediterranean shipping, and international tensions surrounding canal control and global trade.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Suez
Rs.l. Congress
Egypt
Quem
Burg
Ath
Con
Peas
Atterranean
Auswalla
Congress
Commonwealth
Miss Australia Quest Aims to Aid Spastic Centre
Mrs. Whitwell arrives in Canberra to interview candidates for the Miss Australia quest. The campaign seeks funds for the Spastic Centre, with a stated goal of raising significant money and presenting an ambassador for Australia. The effort emphasizes a comprehensive standard beyond looks and notes that the Centre projects may total £500,000 in the coming year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ny Whitwell
Can
Australia
Youth Escapes Drowning In Renmark Flood
A boy in Renmark fell from the Puinge railway viaduct into the Murray river and, clinging to a tree branch, saved his life as swift waters pushed him downstream. Rescuers reported the incident occurred about 3 30 pm near Cobdogla while repairs on the breach continued.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Renmark
Four Hurt In Car Ferry Crash At Dover Dock
Four were hospitalized and several others slightly hurt when the British Railways car ferry Dinard from Boulogne struck a ramp at Dover dock. About 250 passengers were aboard as doors jammed and cars blocked unloading, later moved by cranes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
A.a.p.reuter
British Railways
Dinard
Boulogne
Dover Dock
RSL Debates Lower Homes Deposits and Youth Plans
The RSL State Branch executive outlined NSW practice for a £50 single deposit and discussed a lower deposit in the ACT. Congress backed youth club efforts in Canberra and study for an RSL trading store. Delegates urged ex servicemen preference in employment and explored funding from service profits for widows and dependents, with plans for a memorial plaque and summer camp trials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rs.s
New South Wales
Act
M.C. Timbs
Congrass
Canberra
R.8.1
Timbs
Congress
RSL
North Canberra
Commonwealth
Australia
Comonwealth
Canberra Chamber of Commerce
D. Cunningham
Korea
Royal Military College, Duntroon
Menzies
Gainbr of
Cotter River
Delegats
Victoria
J. R. Fraser
Interior
Fairhall
Sanberra
Joon
Deleeites
Tanning Factory Gutted in Sydney Fire
Fire gutted a large tanning factory at Botany tonight causing thousands of pounds in damage. The blaze destroyed the Byk Wy Canning Co plant in AnderconGt. Firemen fought fumes reaching a nearby building and saved several firefighters from injury during over two hours of battling.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sydney, Simony
Botgny
Bydwy Canning Co
Andercon
No Increase In Drunkenness With Late Hours In Canberra
Canberra police report late trading for licensed premises did not raise drunkenness. The Chief Commissioner notes high hotel standards, steady building and furniture improvements, and strong public order. Crime is low with thefts and break-ins totaling 53 for the year. Population around 34 481 with 58 officers and a high motor-vehicle ratio.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canberra
Rettany
Aus
Act
Australia
Richards
Sakuma Dam in Japan Opens after Fatal Build
Relatives mourn as the Sakuma Dam project opens in central Japan. Built at about £85 million, completed in three years and three months, the work caused the deaths of Japanese laborers and injuries to nearly 5,000 others. The Sakama power station nearby can generate up to 350,000 kilowatts.
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Tokyu
Japan
Oseam
Sakama Dara
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