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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Dec 28, 1956

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Cairo Report Blames Kidnappers for Moorehouse Death

The Cairo report claims Lt Anthony Moorehouse died at the hands of his captors. British and Egyptian officials, along with press accounts from Akbar El Yom and Al Gomhouria, discuss efforts to verify his fate and secure his release. Colonel Banks, traveling from London via Cairo, echoed earlier statements that Moorehouse was killed by his captors.

Akbar Ki Yim Lebanee Emil Busany Hamsanein Keyka Beirut Banks Moorehouse Keykal Fedayren Albar el Yom Jause Wrg Cairo Tie Egypan Kenda Taeu Moore Bo Sno Cel Nzaser Peutet Bestany Egypt Col. Banks London

Canal Clearance Begins at Suez Gulf Reach

UN salvage chief General Ray Wheeler announced the Suez Canal clearing operation began with Egyptian agreement. The UN fleet will start work at the southern mouth of the canal. Colonel Banks said President Nasser provided details of how Moorehouse died in a recent interview.

Cairo P. Reuter United Nations Suez Canal Ray Wheeler Suez Canal Moorehouse Resta Banks Nasser Moorehouse Engish

Fire Threatens 100 Homes in NSW Bushfire Event

Rapidly spreading bushfires forced evacuations around Sandy Point and along roads from Mena to Lusenpont. Troops aided by air and land units defended areas near Sutherland and Menai while blazes burned uncontrolled across 13 miles of bush, with Turremurra Campbell Town and Worth Shore reports. Weather warnings kept the danger high across Sydney and coastal regions.

R. Waehyo Rusu Sandy Point Korea Third Fouth Pol'ce Mena Lusenpont Sutherland

Eight Die In Malaya Ambush

In Central Malaya eight Malay Regiment soldiers were killed and three wounded in an ambush on the Bentong Manchis Road Pahang state. The victims included a British staff sergeant identified as King William E M Ean. The attack, cited by a government spokesman, occurred as the unit protected a vehicle that veered into a ditch. He called it one of the worst incidents in the eight year anti-Communist emergency. His wife and five children resided at Mentekab.

Kuala Lumpur A.a.p.-Reuter Sixth Battalion Malay Regiment Malaya Bentong-Manchis Pahang William E.M. Ean Mentekab

Milk Money Stolen From Flats In Braddon

Canberra police investigate theft of milk money from residents of Myung Flats Braddon on Wednesday night. Two young men seen acting suspiciously near 3 a.m. by a resident, money for the milk lost, and a resident officer was among the victims.

Myung Braddon Dia Canberra

Seven Cars In Collision In Paris Tunnel

Seven cars were wrecked in a multiple collision yesterday in a tunnel on the outskirts of Paris. Only one driver was seriously hurt, according to police reports.

Paris E-Zeuter Paria

South Sumatra defies central government

South Sumatra asserts independence from Jakarta amid military claims in North and Central Sumatra. Colonel Ginting reportedly replaces Simbolon as chief of staff to seize command while Broadcasts say the revolutionary command answers to Simbolon. The Governor pledges to withhold Central Government funds for reconstruction.

South Sumatra Djakarta North Sumatra Ginting Simbelon Radio Medan Simbolon

Queen's Medal Awarded To Sgt Nash

Sergeant Allan Nash formerly of Wagga is posthumously awarded the Queen's Police Medal for gallantry. The 40 year old Port Kembla officer died after a gun battle with a beserk assailant at Primbee near Port Kembla on August 16. Nash, shot in the stomach, killed the gunman by firing the .22 rifle from his hand and shooting him through the heart.

Bydney Allan Nash Wagga Queen's Police Nash Port Kembla Nikolai Russia Primbee Port Kem_bla Russo

Victorian road toll climbs as four die in crashes

Four deaths today push Victoria’s road toll to 14. Leslie Suarpy 61 of West Geelong died instantly when his car collided head on with another on the Glenelg Highway near Cavendish. His wife Evie Sharp is in Hamilton Hospital in critical condition. Alfred Luscombe of Geelong killed in a three car crash on Ascot Vale Road. Irene Luscombe is in serious condition. An unidentified man died late tonight when his car struck a tram at the corner of Kooyong Roads East St Kilda. carwreck required half an hour to free him.

Victoria Leslie Suarpy James 1 Eisabeth Street Geelong Glenelg Cavendish Neor Hamilton Evsie Sharp Hamilton Hospital Alfred Luscombe Catherine Street Ascot Vale Irene Luseee Clave Kooyong Roads East St. Kilda

Old couple wins lottery trip to England

Sydney report: Mr and Mrs George Robinson of Cremorne share £30,000 Jackpot Mammoth Lottery with Mrs Ivy Trewyn of Leichhardt. Robinsons planned a Lord Howe Island trip but will now holiday in Pinglad. Trewyn, a war widow, sobbed with relief after years of saving for a home and future security.

Sydney England George Robnzon Military Road Cremorne Ivy Trewyn Leichhardt Robinson Lord Bowe Island Pinglad

Indonesian government crisis party cabinet quits

Reported upheaval in Indonesia as President Sukarno faced army revolts and cabinet resignations. Sources described demands for the entire government to step down, with plans for a new cabinet and potential reshuffle amid regional unrest in Sumatra.

New York Pras Jent Ali Sastroamid Iele Drunds Sumatra Paindenesia Rew Eee Bandoeng Mile Alea Dem Bowkarno Meg Frome Te Gavoranent

Shots Fired At Buses In Racial Tension Incident

In Birmingham Alabama two integrated buses were attacked with at least nine rifle shots and a shotgun in predominantly Negro neighborhoods. No injuries were reported as police investigated while Birmingham aims to desegregate transit and officials note potential federal court challenges.

Birmingham Montgomery Alabang Tallahassee Morida Mi 21 Sornao

Storm Puts N S W Ketch Out Of Yacht Race

Sydney reports a battered and dismal scene as the 57ft ketch Wraith of Odin withdraws from the Hobart to Sydney yacht race after a storm near Jervis Bay. Most of the 27 yachts faced battering as the leading boats battled heavy seas and gusty winds.

N.S.W. Ketch Sydney Sydney Harbour Sola Odin ydney-Eobart Jervis Bay Kurrewa TV Soho

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