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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Feb 07, 1956
Page
2
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Sydney report states mystery novelist Max Murray, aged around 20, was found dead in bed. Police believe a heart attack caused the death. Murray worked as a journalist in Sydney and Melbourne and was reportedly wealthy from his writing. He was married with a young son and had Canberra ties in his earlier life.
Weather notes show a mixed Canberra forecast with temperatures around 60s to 70s and high variability. Winds shift from southeast to east with light seas along the coasts. Regional powercast highlights showers in the morning, becoming warm and fair later, with notable conditions across Sydney Melbourne Adelaide Hobart Perth Darwin and the surrounding coasts.
Apprentices may enroll during the week starting 330 February with sessions Monday to Thursday from 3 to 5 pm and 7 to 9 pm under the Kurs of 3. Hobby and other established courses include drawing certification, millinery, flower making, pottery, motor maintenance, art, welding, and woodwork.
The text argues for immediate ministerial action after the Webb report proposing economical and non WHHL milk import arrangements for the ACT. It suggests creating a high level committee including Mr Webb and officials from the NSW Department of Agriculture and the Australian Interior to advise on implementing recommendations and coordinating cross-border impacts.
About 1,000 rubber workers at Fung Reon factory in Kalan begin a hunger strike to block the sale of the plant. The strike follows a two month halt in production with 24 hour pickets, while police stand by as authorities respond to the disruption.
In New York a report says 27 atomic cannons sent to Western Germany were found defective and dangerous. They are ordered back to the United States. Federal Employees Veterans Association leader Mr. K Lyons stated this while in Springfield. Lyons is an official at the Watertown Federal Arsenal and noted tests on the returned carmen.
Severe cold continues across northern Europe with record low temperatures and heavy snows. Reports say six people died in Paris from a gas mains incident while widespread closures disrupt daily life from Yugoslavia to Holland. Frozen rivers hamper travel and wolves prowl toward central Italy as motorists and villagers cope with the brutal weather.
Canberra Aero Club highlighted the Cookington Avrodrome opening near Cooma with a formation fly past by three aircraft. Captain Goldsmith gave aerobatic displays to a large crowd while other clubs and BC divisions contributed despite wind and lack of formal invitation to the event.
A bus stranded near the Texas New Mexico border amid a blizzard yesterday carried sixteen passengers. The driver fought on foot through twelve miles of snow and drifts to seek help as three patrol cars followed the broken path. Villagers aided the rescue team, arriving two hours after the crash when the bus heater was run to warm the passengers amid bitter cold.
Severe storm hits Woomera causing roof damage to a recently finished post office building. Two inches of rain in 45 minutes floods roads and disrupts power lines and telephone service. Large hail stones damage crops and fences while local residents report strong winds and property impacts.
The Governor General Sir William Slim presented the Lord Falster Gap trophy to the 4/3 Armoured Regiment and the Heettn Trophy to the Victorian Mounted Rifles at Porkanunyal. Later he awarded a gold medal to the First Armoured Regiment. That evening he returned to Canbelu with his staff.
New Zealand Minister Alderton denies raising Australian immigration policy in a Hobart speech. He told critics that his remarks referred only to New Zealand and not Australia. Deputy Leader Calwell cited Alderton’s address at Glyndews Summer School to accuse him of linking policies.
NSW Milk Board would oppose a milk price rise amid debate over pricing. Chairman M. dA. Per kuson said the board had not raised the price since 6 office in D2 and noted the Victorian Board paid 4/2 a gallon for milk delivered to the punt. He cited differences in costs between NSW and Victoria and said the board had not yet admitted to a price increase. The board faced scrutiny over profitability and regional farm conditions, with ongoing talks about fair pricing and delivery costs.
A Canberra meeting will hear experts including Rev. Dr. Leslie Conie and Dr. Cooke discuss Interchurch aid for Asia and refugee relief. The World Council of Churches event highlights national loyalties amid regional crises as speakers outline missionary and humanitarian efforts and tickets for public addresses are arranged.
Mollet plans a secret Algerian trip with 10 day battalion of Foreign Legionnaires deployed and 2 000 police alerted. Tanks will guard the airport approach as authorities prepare for expected protests against the 79 year old General George Catrove appointment as resident minister in Algiers amid tensions and potential violence.
The Canbers General Society schedules three concerts this year beginning February at Canbers University Jenny College. The February program will feature two works by Mazur in honor of his birth centenary. Also on the bill are pieces by Beethoven Purcell and Meyerbeer. Dr. Pieter Kruithart has guided seven months of rehearsal to ready the program. The stage will be extended to accommodate the performances.
In Noung, South Australia, veteran Speaker Roryy n Galdway of KLE, the SA House of Assembly's longest serving member with 40 years of service, sought endorsement for Gouger. The electorate shifted, ending the sitting member's 23 term tenure and signaling a major local political shift.
The Acting Commonwealth Government released figures showing total insurance value rising in November. Ordinary policies reached 15,607 with premiums of £26,893,000 and 46,945 industrial policies, increasing overall exposure by £28,463,000. Industrial section saw more oilers and higher average sums insured. Mortgage and state security policies contributed £6,011,000, with mortgaged and vampiies-backed policies noted amid continued buying activity.
Bishop SkypHanos of Kyruuilus rejects a proposed constitution in Cyprus, opposing Makarios and calling for self governance. He asserts Cypriots will pursue Enosis with Greece, and insists union with Greece as the legitimate outcome. The remarks come amid Cypriot unrest and debates over governance and independence.
A meeting of Indiguial scouts in the Cuore North District of the Boy Scouts Association outlined the growth plan for a new district. Officers named include the district commissioner, with Lucas, Mrs McCarthy, and Anderson among others. About 200 boys across seven active groups were noted as forming the district officially on February 1, with a social committee appointed to coordinate April’s annual meeting.
A report from Monnay 21 MNBY notes Clive Evatt and MLA Lapow faced questioning ahead of a special meeting of Stats Ava miners. The Premier and government officials anticipated a central executive interview tomorrow with Evatt present. An ALP executive claimed the drastic action against Evatt tomorrow was unlikely.
Readers attack a February letters page proposal for an electrical substation near Torrens Street calling it an ugly, temporary eyesore and urging underground relocation to a garden-city area. They cite planning approvals and urban aesthetics while appealing to local authorities for immediate action.
Monday notice reports the death of Di Gavion's Son Di Barton a former Mor sal Officer at Scone. Survived by two sons and a daughter, with a funeral at St Luke's Church of England tomorrow. Services follow at Sayrestighly.
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