28 Feb 1956
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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Feb 28, 1956
Page
1
An ambassador states Indonesia did not ally with Japan, noting leaders considered underground resistance and some fled or faced execution. He cites both overt and covert opposition, including officials who later reassessed independence efforts and praised international support like Australia’s assistance under the Colombo Plan.
Trade unions across states consider calling a special congress to discuss the ACT's handling of a waterworks dispute and strike actions. Leaders debate timing with proposals for three states to back a congress while some oppose it and warn of potential party backlash.
Coluzzi outpointed Marcos over 12 rounds at Sydney Stadium, earning a clear margin. Mundas impressed as a tough opponent, delivering a strong performance against Coluzzi.
A group of 41 Victorian shearers and seven stations down tools over the Donor Interim award terms. The AWU claims 30 shillings per 400 for shearing while a counter claim asks 18 shillings 11 pence per sheep. Conciliation Commissioner Donovan in Adelaide will hear the case on a future date.
An Australian minister announced the appointment of a cultural attache to the Australian Embassy in Jakarta amid ongoing Indonesia Netherlands tensions. The move follows comments on transport, regional relations, and the Indonesia Netherlands union, with officials emphasizing the need for stable ties.
Government urgent about economy yet to decide on actions after wide survey. Prime Minister Menzies presided as an advisory panel of economists producers and officials seeks broad, expert views to widen government economic advice and action options.
A man named Baumhammer won the NSW lottery yesterday. In a German paced relay of joy he told fellow workers and neighbors of the win. He plans to spend the prize on medical treatment for his wife and toward the family in Bell Street.
Fragmented report details intra party strife at a Queensland convention with members including Mr Bukoweel and Mr Power. It notes votes for chair and various committee defeats amid factional tensions and calls for party unity. Flood warnings follow in Europe as temperatures rise and endurance tests continue.
British minister Lennox-Boyd arrives in Cyprus for talks with Governor Sir John Harding amid a push for a settlement. Discussions focus on Greek Orthodox Church reactions and demands for amnesty for political detainees, with Britain resisting broader concessions.
Read as reports describe ongoing bus boycott activity spurred by segregation protests in Alabama. Leaders like Rev. R. W. Hilson press for continued action while national figures coordinate support in New York for a March 8 Deliverance Day demonstration.
Fragmented text references changes to military orders and duties affecting British soldiers. Mentions scrapping a practice, new uniform adjustments, and possible abolition of certain guards. Describes planning for soldiers and extended months ahead to ease transitions.
Soviet expedition ships Ob and Lena were mapped to assess distance from Mirny Base. Two Russian helicopters evacuated a town and socialists to a UK base as Moscow radio relayed.
Hongkong based Honghon Tue reports a Chinese Communist air force plane crash near Peking on February 19 during a test flight. The incident killed all four crew members and sparked claims of deliberate sabotage with possible motives tied to Mao Zedong or rival factions.
An official report outlines all sea and land military exercises to begin in March around Malaya and Singapore, with details on duration through April. Operations will be coordinated from Kuala Lumpur under Air Vice Marshal W. 18 and include strategic centers at major bases in the region.
Moscow Radio reported that the Soviet Congress endorsed a seven hour day for next year under the sixth one year plan. Khrushchev outlined the policy, with miners to a half day and workers to an eight hour day in a five day week, alongside wage adjustments for low earners and a three percent pay cut in some cases.
fragments describe a hidden cache tied to Miss Conilin Schrneider and Miss Sehronder with a 350 000 dollar estate and ancient mine artifacts. Mr Newton, executor, continues inquiries as heirs including first and second cousins are noted amid aging records and damaged details.
In Whillington New Zealand Elvis Dot Barry Bean and Miles clashed as Brown dominated the seventh round before the referee Phil Stone halted the bout. Both fighters suffered heavy bleeding from facial cuts before the stoppage.
Fragmentary dispatches describe a violent storm moving into Canada with casualties in the United States, a nuclear explosion risk discussion from London, and an incident in New York where a bombing injured five women at a theatre. Police pursue details as witnesses describe the attack.
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