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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Dec 03, 1956
Page
1
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Washington reports indicate UK seeks swift terms on Suez crisis as government faces a likely vote of confidence. Lloyd promises pledges to keep UN forces in place until canal clearance and a formal Egypt Israel peace is achieved.
A four member inquiry board will investigate the Roma to Brisbane train crash that killed five people and injured 13 near Roma Queensland. The Westlander head on collision occurred about 293 miles west of Brisbane, with many victims being passengers. The board includes local officials and railway representatives to determine causes and recommendations.
The United Nations rejected charges of an Israeli military buildup along its border. Secretary-General Hammarskjöld said U N observers reported no unusual activity after patrols on Friday. Israel's A Eban said Israel withdrew another brigade from Egypt and would pull back 36 miles from the Suez Canal by December 3.
Australian External Affairs Minister R G Casey said after returning from New York that relations with the United States were not affected by the Britain America rift. He noted the United Nations had improperly charged Britain and France over Egypt and planned urgent talks with the Prime Minister in Melbourne.
The Commonwealth Government outlines separate £20,000 for relief to civilians and internees among former prisoners of war, with an interim £32 distribution completed. In 1955 Japan paid £4,500,000 to the Red Cross to settle treaty obligations, with Australia receiving its share in London this week. The government plans equal distribution of Japanese assets to eligible former POWs and others entitled to payment.
Report says local banker in Ellensville faced arrest and accusations of involvement with a controversial group. Officials describe him as a prominent longtime benefactor, with claims of leading a “5 cone” initiative.
The body of Italian Olympic rower Agee Geeniosoct, killed in a car crash near Ballarat, will be flown home for burial. The crash also claimed William McKay, 25, of Newlyn, who had stayed at the Olympic Village after attending the Melbourne kayak events. A 33 year old labourer at Mount Victoria faced charges for allegedly shooting at Constable Graham, with further police inquiries ongoing.
Cuba's Emilio Nenex Portuonda says a regulation to expel Hungary could pass by majority as the Assembly debates the Hungarian crisis on U N observers request. An unofficial report says the U S and about 10 nations may sponsor the resolution urging access for U N observers. Hungarian Premier Nagy and 40 party members reportedly held at Sinaia awaiting Russia actions.
Reports of a sitdown strike at the aganovich ball bearing factory in Moscow emerged three weeks ago. Efforts by Western embassies to confirm the incident have so far failed to produce independent verification.
Evan Davis of Miller Brrest O Connor drove along Boldre wood Street when steering failed the car overturned skidded about 200 yards and collided with another vehicle Kidward Hobbs of Miller Street collided and the Davis car was damaged Davis was taken to hospital with lacerations and shock but discharged after treatment
A severe thunderstorm in the Sydney region caused widespread destruction and flooding. Downed railway power lines, damaged crossings, and overwhelmed drains disrupted traffic on the Great Western Highway near Parramatta, with thousands of pounds in damage reported.
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