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Newspaper

Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Dec 04, 1956

Page

6

Soviet Armoured Forces Clear Crowd in Budapest

Reports from Budapest say three Soviet armoured carriers cleared an excited crowd on Lenin Boulevard. Sporadic fighting followed as supposed rebels attacked, with casualties and heavy exchanges reported near Pees mountains and in the city.

Iron Grip Budapest Lenin Boulevard Pees South Hunxy Peck Tsutrces New York Te US Cuba TN General Assembly

Price and a Certain Determination Ashore

Fragmentary note notes price decisions and a mirror discussion of value. It mentions a person and a price idea, leaving an unclear outline of the event or negotiation.

Girl Run Over By Car Near Ainslie Shopping Area

An all-year-old girl named Eileen Jamieson of Hoddledena was hit by a car in Wakefield Gardens near the Ainslie shopping area yesterday afternoon. She suffered head injuries and was admitted to City Hospital. condition described as satisfactory. The car, driven by Allan Edward Whits of Butter Street, Ainslie, went off a gravel bank after an overtake. Corporal Gerald Charles White of Duntroon, driving another vehicle, was involved. he sustained chipped teeth later treated.

Wakefield Gardens Ainstie Eileen Ji Jamieson Hoddledena Ity Hospital Allan Edward Whits Butter Straat Ainslie Willamadale Yas Joose Gerald Charles White Duntroon White

Rationing News and International Developments Update

European and Asian reports cover France easing oil restrictions and Suez canal issues, India boosting coal output from 38 to 65 million tons, and Anglo Indian mediation amid diplomatic strains with China. Also noted are Libyan evacuations, diamond prospecting, and Franco Libyan base withdrawals as regional tensions persist.

Finns Coal Corporation A.a.p.reuter India Coal Corporation

Duke Becomes First Melbourne Freeman

The Freedom of the City was conferred on the Duke by Lord Mayor Sir Frank Selleck at luncheon in his honour at the Town Hall Melbourne. The Duke of Edinburgh praised Melbourne’s planning and hospitality for the Olympic Games and recalled visits from 16 years ago. He joked about traffic rules and noted police kindness during both visits.

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Explosion at Tennant Creek Injures About Twenty

A tank exploded at Tennant Creek causing a major fire and disrupting town communications. A store and a garage were wrecked while volunteers battled the blaze. An aircraft was converted into an ambulance plane to evacuate the seriously injured to Darwin.

Dagwin Stonany Atennant Creek Darwin Tennant Creek Red Cross

Cuban Amnesty to Rebels in Havana Amid Martial Law

Cuban forces report amnesty for rebels linked to last Friday’s abortive revolt against General Batista. In Havana, intermittent gunfire occurred but commerce and transport gradually resumed as modified martial law stayed in effect.

Cuba Batista

Brisbane Wool Prices Up

Brisbane wool sales opened with prices 10 to 12 1 2 percent higher than November closing levels in Brisbane. Demand came from the Continent and Japan with support from the United Kingdom and American buyers. The top price for greasy wool reached 125d. lb.

Brisbane Eines Pier Sydney Continent Japan United Kingdom

Migrant for trial on bodily harm charge

A migrant faces trial after a woman claims severe facial injuries from an incident on November 7 in Narrabundah. Witnesses describe a struggle with Leo Deskalakis and others at Wetaliks’ residence as stones and a bottle were involved. Bail for Pachi was set at 40 pounds with a 40 pound surety.

Jakublczyk F. P. Keane Wetalika Eighteenth Street Narrabundah Leo Deskalakis Bundelia Street Nerrabundah Pachi Jakublzyk Deskalakia

Dispute Over Olympic Newsreels Hits Australian Theatres

Melbourne officials say Hoyts and Greater Union refused to show Olympic newsreels while American TV and movie interests clash over Games coverage. Organising Committee chair W S Kent Hughes notes independent Australian owners provide the daily news, as US theatres trim reels.

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Fall In British Reserves Reported By Daily Mail

The Daily Mail reported a fall in Britain’s gold and dollar reserves to the lowest level in over three years. The American wire noted figures for the month were expected to worsen further, citing the downturn.

London Daily Mail

Fire destroys Queanbeyan workshop and plant

A fire early yesterday morning caused extensive damage at a Queanbeyan site. Nurses alerted authorities as the blaze took hold, gutting the building and machinery. replacement work was underway within weeks.

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