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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Dec 03, 1956

Page

5

United Nations role shapes talks on Suez Canal security

The piece outlines Britain France and the United States agreeing on a UN led force to guard the Suez Canal as Egypt and Israel seek a peace deal. It notes the cease fire achieved, withdrawal debates, and the need for a stronger UN presence to prevent future clashes amid Western diplomacy and Nasser’s stance. The article cites Newsweek on force size and warns against weak policing of the canal.

Britain France Suez Canal United Nations Israel Egypt Middle East United States Lake Success Nasser United Nation Newsweek Washington U.N Wen

Bishop Daly Appeals for Sympathy for Koreans

Bishop Daly urged Christians to help rebuild the Christian Church in Korea. He praised Koreans as a distinctive, lovable people with a long cultural history and noted past persecutions. He called for priests, nurses, medical equipment, and prayers for Korea’s church and people.

Korea Church of England John Daly St. John’s Daly H. McCallum Mre Cooper

Most Aldermen Re-elected At Queanbeyan

At the close of counting in Queanbeyan most aldermen appeared certain to be re elected. Alderman Lambert topped the poll and three new members were seen as F E Wand F McCauley and J K Seiffert while two retiring aldermen did not seek re election. Counting continued into the afternoon with detailed votes in Merontech and D Riding showing leaders and close tussles.

Queanbeyan Manila Alda A. Lambert KR. C. Webber J. Beaver H. C. Taylor G. Mauger Mre M. A. Donoghue Messrs F. E. Wand F. McCauley J. K. Seiffert W. A. Gordon Cr. P. H. B Osborne Mr. N. FP. Smith Dr. R. James T. P. Kerr H. Stevenson G W. McIntyre W. F Moore

Wedding of Anne Maloney and Brian McRedmond at St Gregory

Anne Maloney, eldest daughter of Mrs. C Maloney and the late Mr J B Maloney, wed Brian McRedmond son of Mr and Mrs P B Mc Redmond. The ceremony at St Gregory a Church Queanbeyan with priest from Harden. 180 guests, reception at the bride’s home in Stornaway.

Une New A. Cori Murrumbarrah-Harden Anne Maloney Brian McRedmond St Gregory A Queanbeyan Anne C. Maloney J. B. Maloney PB. Mc Redmond Hall Tom Corkhill Canberra Kit Margaret Malone Geoff Varena Don Taylor Broomeman Stornaway Maloney MrRedmond

Governor-General Opens Olympic Sheet and Wool Exhibition

The Governor-General Sir William Slim opened the Olympic Sheet and Wool Exhibition in Melbourne attended by Captain M A P Mitchell. He returned to Canberra from Melbourne on Sunday evening. Sir Godfrey Ince has arrived at Government House.

William Slim M. A. P. Mitchell Mel Hybourne Canberra Melbourne Godfrey Ince Government House

Red China Looks to Burma Again in Border Shuffle

The report outlines Chinese Communist troop movements and a Burma China border settlement reversing invasions in Wa States and northern Kachin three townships. It cites 4,500 Chinese troops in Upper Burma and concerns over 21,000 residents and 1,000 legal Chinese immigrants in Namhkam, with fears of further alignments toward Tibet and Assam.

Associated Press Corr Burma Ri Wion Tibet Assam India Foreign Office China U. Nu Kachin State Hager Gawhies Sepiman Bhama Rangoon Kachin Ran- Roon Upper Liottan Vietminh Namhkam Burma- China Red China Pena Fukien Lashio Burma Road Kaching

Burma Independence Frontier States Promise Recall

After Burma gained independence in 1947 its frontier States were promised a vote on joining the union after 10 years. The period ended in December 1997, and current signs do not show a push for separation though Chinese immigrants could influence the outcome.

Burma Britain

Duke Lunches With Athletes At Melbourne Village

The Duke of Edinburgh dined with five Commonwealth athletes at the Olympic Village in Melbourne. He sat with Betty Cuthbert Jacquie MacDonald Balbir Singh and Wall Sloper before serving himself at the cafeteria. Later he visited the Heidelberg Repatriation Hospital and attended an Olympic symphony concert by barge on the Yarra.

Melbourne Duke of Edinburgh Olympic Village Betty Cuthbert China Brasher Britain Jacquie MacDonald Canada Balbir Bingh India Wall Sloper New Zealand Heidelberg Britannia Yarra

Officers To Watch Fire Danger Areas

Fire weather meteorologists have been appointed to each State to improve bush fire fighting services. They will work at capital city weather bureaux and cooperate with the Central Bureau of Meteorology in Melbourne. The plans were announced today by the Minister of the Interior, Mr Fairhall. They will maintain a constant watch over fire danger regions and record information on operational maps.

Central Bureau of Meteorology Melbourne IMr_ Fairhall

Property Auction Near Centre Sees Private Sale

A damaged trade notice describes a parcel about half a mile from 1 and ten miles from Centre, in Spring Range. Bidding reached a final level then moved to private negotiations with Mr. R. Lee of Hall.

R. Lee Hall

Funeral Service for Ebenezer Brow at Wattle Park Church

Ebenezer Brow, a funeral servicer from Hall, was laid to rest at Wattle Park Church after a service led by George Wheen and J H Howe. The rite honored his long years of service and his role in Watt Church and local associations.

Ebenezer Brown Hall Wattle Park Church George Wheen J H. Howe Charles — Southwelh Geo Conan Rots Watt Church Pastoral and Association Mr. Brown del Hall On

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