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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Feb 22, 1956
Page
1
Rankin attacked an apology in a Senate session describing it as humiliating for a minister in the Crown. He pledged to use the first opportunity to reply, while noting congratulatory telegrams and condolences tied to recent events and deaths.
A chaotic carnival crash in Ute city caplannas leaves around 100 injured as crowds scramble for exits. London reports on abolition of nobility honors and disabled policemen, while court snow shoveling disrupts tennis. Other items include novelist Ruby Ayres and Israel’s struc ers rise in a government labor dispute aftermath.
The bill on ministerial pay rises faced delays after a stormy House debate in which Government and Opposition faulted the proposals. Prime Minister Menzies prepares to refer the plan to a joint party meeting, with the aim to defer the £500 rise and adjust who qualifies for enhanced salaries. Senate rebellion threats loom as Government tries to push the measure through the House first, while Liberal members block progress and a special senate meeting is called to review developments.
Malaya's Chief Minister Tengku Abdul Rahman announced plans for a nationwide tour to rally public opinion against Communist terrorism. He proposed tightening laws and denying food supplies to realists while urging villagers toward armed resistance. He noted no letters from Chin Peng since Ballne and questioned reports of Chin Peng in China.
Prime Minister Constantino Karamanlis announced a likely victory for his party in the new 100 seat Parliament. Early counts show 158 seats for his party with potential to rise to 165 after armed forces ballots. Opposition Demar Alliance listed 20 seats with 145 for Democratic Union and three independents.
Reported rescue efforts focus on stranded timbermen in floodbound areas near Gondooga and Goodooga. Emergency crews prepare to evacuate the largest group as the McIntyre and Barwon rivers threaten communities with rising waters and disrupted communications.
Soviet leaders including Molotov and Kurshev vied to mark a new era of peace and reform. Khrushchev and Bulganin toasted a shift toward peaceful means and reduced world tension while plans for Soviet energy expansion were outlined.
U S millionaire Mr Vanderbilt visited Canberra to meet Australian servicemen's groups and discuss the World Veteran’s Fund. He toured the War Memorial and Parliament House, met the Governor General and Australian officials, and spoke on rehabilitation and settlement projects.
The Sydney wool market opened with strong demand and a broad selection from the southern Tablelands to New England. Japanese buyers led the gains with several top lots, while standout consignments from Rout estern Slopes and Central Slopes attracted keen bids and firm competition.
The British government decides not to join the proposed International Wheat Agreement amid debate over its usefulness. Editorials from major papers back Britain’s stance, while Canadian and Australian officials react cautiously, stressing the need to avoid unsold surpluses and protect world wheat prices.
Cahill said Menzies misrepresented state finances noting that funds for public works rose only modestly while construction costs surged. He cited a claim that loan funds to the states were a small share of national income, and argued the official accounting obscured true economic pressures.
An editorial argues Antarctica could shape global governance as the United Nations weighs territorial claims and resources. It notes Cold War rivals eye presence and urges a multilateral approach to avoid conflict and establish a framework for exploration and development.
Australian university teams begin a Japan tour with games starting February 26 hosted by Toho and other locals in Tokyo.
In Wellington New Zealand the commissioner post for Admiral Collins view was denounced by Minister for Pagerant Affairs Mr Casey. Sir John Collins 30 was born in Tasmania and formerly led the Australian Naval Staff before retiring last year.
New Zealand news reports the resignation of the Minister for Industry and Commerce Dean Lyr amid a storm over private business ties to Sweden. Prime Minister Middleton says full confidence remains, but opposition accuses links of influencing policy. other ministers face scrutiny over potential conflicts.
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