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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Dec 16, 1955
Page
2
Brief UK report notes December cuts in advertising rates for morning programmes while officials claim the Mau Mau threat has been largely contained. Alan Lennox-Boyd signals a final end to the terror campaign as authorities report disruption of various gangs and steps toward effective leadership.
The 82 year old Sultan of Johore warned reporters that Malay political rule would collapse if the British depart Malaya. He spoke despite attempts by his State Council to silence him, claiming the country will fall without British presence and urging abolition of the sultanates.
Four Hungarian workers fled Hungary after escaping a hail of bullets during a wheel of the vehicle chase. They traveled to Austria driven by economic misery, seeking asylum in a stance toward freedom.
The sixth series of bourne Weel sales continued today with prices firm at levels seen earlier in the week. Keen competition came from the United Kingdom, the Continent, Japan and Canada, reflecting strong demand across major markets.
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