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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Dec 17, 1956

Page

5

United Nations impotent in Hungary and Egypt critique

The piece argues the United Nations relies on words without deeds, condemning Russia and Hungary while failing to deploy force in Egypt and Hungary. It calls for decisive action against Russia, suggesting arraignment for charges as a stronger alternative to expelled delegates.

United Nations Russia U.N Egypt Budapest Moscow Hungary Lake Eera Casey United Ations

Would Terminate Red Extradition Pacts

Sir John, president of the possibility of being extra, discusses a report from the Committee for Cultural Freedom on extradition. He urges legislation to bar extradition for political offences, or non political ones unless the court is convinced the case aims to punish a political crime. He notes fears among newcomers about exercising rights.

Sir John For Cultural Freedom Phillip McBride Joint Committee On Foreign Affairs Committee For Cultural Freedom

German Foreign Minister to Visit Australia

The German Foreign Minister Herr Brentano will make an official visit to Australia early next year staying ten days. He will visit Canberra and other capitals for talks with Australian leaders on mutual interests announced by External Affairs Minister Casey.

Australia Federal Republic of Germany Herr von Brentano Casey Herr Brentano Canberra

Death of Sir Andrew Caird in London

Sir Andrew Caird dies in London at an advanced age. The prominent figure, leader in education and public service, was noted by officials and press agencies as a major contributor to civic reform and the university system. Further details awaited.

Sir Andrew Caird London Reuter Temas Mont Florida Smith Charlie Auburndale Fish Liberia New Orleans Queen Elizabeth London University Union Senate House Queen Mother

Viceregals arrive and officials depart at Government House

Vice-Regal Lady Balliieu and Mrs Guy Smith arrived at Government House. The Honourable Paul and Mrs Martin have left Government House.

Balliieu Guy Smith Wernment House Paul Mre_ Martin Government House

Letters Debate Child School Marks and Class Prizes

Readers in Canberra discuss the value of publishing a child’s marks and class position versus the broader utility of information about innate ability and attainment. Ainslie and Telopea Park parents weigh praise for progress against concerns over competitive pressures and happiness.

Ainslie Ainslie P. & C Davis Ainalle

Centenarians Highlight Diverse Lives Across America

The article profiles several long lived individuals and near centenarians from different locales including William B. Davia of Charleston and Tatzumbie Dupes in Los Angeles. It notes their ages, backgrounds, early hardships, and notable life events such as early acting roles, slave ancestry, and survival of massacres, with scattered memories from Alaska to Georgia and Louisiana. The piece weaves a mosaic of endurance, migration, and changing fortunes spanning decades.

William B. Davia Charleston W. Va Tatzumbie Dupes J Plute Indian Los Angeles Tatzumbie Re Ie Jactera Owens Valley Death Valley Tatzumbia

New Post Office Training Course Planned for Recruitment

The director of Pom Telegraphs, Mr C Smith, announced a new postal clerk training course to be produced early next year. It will run for 15 months and aims to prepare recruits for immediate posting.

Pom Telegraphs C Smith

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