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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Feb 23, 1956

Page

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Grant Sought to Avert ACT Works Delay

The Minister for Works, Mr Fairhall, said an additional grant is needed as Canberra government projects outpace current funding of 13,410,000. He emphasized no interruption to the works program between now and year end, noting transfers and rising personnel. Treasury response will determine final approval.

Works Department The Treasury Mr. Fairhall Oll Day Canberra Syiwall

Dr Cameron states no risks from Salk polio vaccine

Dr Cameron defends the Salk polio vaccine as safe and voluntary, noting extensive testing and zero paralysis cases among millions of vaccinated Canadian children. He cites Canada and the United States as models and describes Australia's rigorous safety checks and independent testing plans before release.

Cameron United Beater Australia United States Camenon Commonwealth Serum Laboratories Commonwealth Nowaasary Nipsca Wail

Sir Alan Watt Appointed To Tokyo Post

Australian foreign service changes spread across Asia with Sir Alan Watt moving from Singapore to Tokyo as Australian representative on the WHAT-Council. R L Harry named to Sir Watt’s Singapore post, while Gusey announced the shift after Watt’s departure. Bangkok embassies noted in the report.

Alan Watt Tokyo Weil Yor Asia Council Word Tatalice Dr. Hay Australien Ombassadee Bangkok

All Employers Bound To Shearing Rate

Sydney reports highlight that pastoral employers were bound by the Federal award. Joe Adilsibay and other industry employees discuss the correct rate with Mr Donovan. The Australian Workers' Union secretary T Dougherty opposes the awards and questions Donovan's authority beyond the Coaches Association scope.

Sydney Joe Aso Donovan Coaches Assoviatiom

Norman Best Sells Firm for Millions in Shares

The Daily Express reports Norman Best, the 41 year old former radio repair entrepreneur, has sold Antiterenca Ltd in shares worth about £1.8 million. Best built his fortune producing Keaape Latevi aerials and other radio gear.

Lunpun Weanexoay Rustig Vermanding Wecomes Millonnira Exposa Norman Best Nishm Antiterenca Ltd Daily Express Best

Government Seeks Experts Advice From Outside to Aid Policy

The Prime Minister announced after committee preparation that Cabinet will shape its economic plan with input from a diverse outside panel. Members include Sir Roland Wilson and Dr. Swan, among others, chosen to provide expert views while remaining nonpartisan.

Menales The Treasury Roland Wilson Huntly IG. Bruwnford Prime Minister's Department Allen Brown Common Wealth Bank Dy HG. Coombs Me RJ Itandall Thancyllor Ie National Unlversty Ate 1Ville Swan National University Danial Phe

Witness Collapses in Sweltering Courtroom Proceedings

In Cannbow County Court a witness aged about 40 collapsed during sessions. Edgar Richard Sin of Pitt Street Narrawunah was examined by Mr Collins when he fainted, revived after ten minutes with a doctor called by Mr B.G.P Keane. The courtroom windows were closed to muffle noise from a nearby Census Office, and the adjournment followed requests to repeat evidence due to the disturbance.

Canbown Catiel Yeatenday Edgar Richard Sin Pitt Street Nurrabuncah Me. Collins Sim BG. P. Keane Ofice Bureau of Census and Statistica Pc.p Keane Keane

Grazier Rescues Woman From Flooded Route to Hospital

Sydney reports a 37 year old Donna was carried 30 miles through Moodwatera by a grader to reach Munginilf Hospital after floodbound homes cut her off. Police called in Hilon Montgomery who assisted Denis and Urien in guiding the patient over fences and bush to rail trolleys for transfer. An immediate operation for appendicitis was performed upon arrival.

Sydney Moodwatera Munginilf Mrn Tt Donna Rollo Pollee Halel Alia Hilon Montgomery Denis Uren Muni MW Hospital Uchke

Labour Boycott and Expanded Foreign Affairs Joint Committee

The government expanded the Foreign Affairs Joint Committee to 60 members, up from 19, with opposition representation limited after Labour Party boycotts. Deputy Leader Calwell and External Affairs Minister Casey sparred over the committee’s power to call witnesses.

Labour Labru Barty Sovernment Bn Poresa Votna la Labour Party Calwell Labor Party Soreign Affair Casey

Senators Agree To Ministers Salary Increases

Parliament debates a bill on minister salaries as Prime Minister Menzies offers a vote option. Government Senators edge toward conciliation but divisions appear over process and timing. If amendments fail, the measure may pass unamended with increases reportedly delayed until July 1.

Richardon

U K Critics On Wheat Policy At International Talks

In Geneva on Wednesday Australia and Britain’s National Farmers Union criticized Well-being concerns and Britain's non participation in the International Wheat Agreement. Sir Edwin McCarthy backed Britain’s stance while urging cautious moves toward stock accumulation and production controls amid high costs for UK producers.

U.K Geneva Wednnesday Australia National Farmers’ Union Sir Metch McCarthy Britain Wald Ttease Beltish Bn Yeanker Une

Unions Seek Pay Rise of £200 Million

Melbourne hearing on a proposed pay rise worth about 200 million pounds as unions push for a four to five percent salary increase. Counsel argued the claim would raise costs by roughly four percent of total wages, while employers noted profits and incomes were buoyant. The Arbitration Court session continues with further testimony planned for tomorrow.

Melbourne Wnions Avtitration Eggleston Colinsel

Washington accepts no evidence of communist charges

The State Department says it has no evidence to support claims that an American gesturer ballonnenue the country. Bees Singers are sestoualy. tyur 'ne Caunthers.

Ozech Oragh Washington LS. State Department Cayls Gestiger

Plane wreckage sighted from air near Derby

Wreckage found about 50 miles from Derby during aerial search for the missing Plane which left Tableland Station on a mercy mission. The color Ansod aircraft carried a baby and four adults. The minister for air announced the discovery and said the debris appeared to include a cowl, tailplane and fuselage parts.

Wlyine Doctor North West Ap Walle Department of Civil Avia Air Townley Derby Tableland Staition

Residents Await Second Flood Crest in Barwon River Towns

Residents brace as Barwon River towns near a second flood crest while the Darling River tributary and swollen creeks flood inland. Authorities deliver food drops and plan air fuel runs for planes aiding isolated areas. Bourke expects the flood to intensify. Sydney logs unprecedented wet weather with heavy rain and rising flood totals across suburbs.

Barwon River Sydney Barwon Wir Mun Bundi Gooddaga Brokhars Darling Aleials Trans Tani Astip Seoviee

Beale Denies Atom Link To Australian Floods

Record rain and floods blamed on weather rather than nuclear tests. Minister for Supply Mr Beale told the House of Representatives there was no truth in theories of a weather-atomic test connection, replying to Mr Wheeler.

Atom Mr. Beale Australia Wheeler Lib Mitchell Beale

Conference On Milk Report Delivers Webb Findings

A meeting with Dairying sector leaders and the Secretary of the Interior, Mr W A Mobaren, discussed the Webb report on ACT milk supply. CG Webb’s recommendations drew critique from the company. Discussions remained unfinished, Webb not invited to comment yet.

Peptewununives U-Operaive Mille Co. Ltd Ehndt Department of the Intere W. AL Mobaren Webb Sullle Supply Mri Ayler Vine Mer McLaren Ida Pint

Atomic test debate prompts private consideration in Parliament

Fragmented report states Prime Minister Menzies and Parliament members discuss the feasibility of witnessing atomic tests. The Australian community and Wentworth discussions surface as officials weigh political practicality and public interest in such demonstrations.

Aga Khan Expected To Show Improvement In Quick Recovery

In brief news, Aga Khan's health is described as optimistic for a swift recovery amid ongoing illness at age 78. Reports mention prior heart and nervous troubles and reference to Victorian-era coins and a mysterious note found during a Manchester event, with unclear connections to the medical update.

Aga Khan Aga London Manchester Royal Roy

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