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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Jan 04, 1956
Page
2
A damaged OCR fragment mentions a person leaving a location for another, a reward for a pullov er, umbrella request, and various garbled place names and street references. The text is heavily garbled with unclear entities and actions, limiting reliable extraction of facts.
The report provides a regional forecast for the next 24 hours with light westerly to north east winds, fair to cloudy conditions, and coastal swells. It lists district rainfall, maximum temperatures for Canberra Sydney Brisbane Hobart and Perth, and notes steady conditions on the Tablelands with a few light showers in parts.
The piece argues Moscow seeks to restore diplomatic representation in Canberra after a Russian diplomatic mission was expelled amid revelations of unlawful activity under cover of diplomacy. It notes Australian calls for proper conduct, praises the Royal Commission findings, and asserts that while Moscow may resist admission of fault, relations should be restored to promote world understanding and peaceful international relations.
The government secures three of Queensland's five Senate seats with re-elections for Liberal-Country and Labor candidates. Key figures include Senator Cowper, O'Sullivan, Rankin, and Labour's Ben, among others, with final preference tallies for party contenders and regional listings across constituencies and districts.
ALP leader accuses sections of the press in Australia of distorting Labour Party news and alleges federal officers planned a meeting in Sydney at the end of January. Officials claim journalists are pressuring readers with scandal rather than factual reporting.
Immigration experts will attend the Australian citizenship convention in Canberra from January 24 to 27. Delegates include Congressman Francis J. Waller and R. W. Scott McLeod, with officials from the United States and British Commonwealth governments. The meeting will cover migration policy and joint government stances.
Reported blaze at a renowned tower caused extensive flames and smoke. Firefighters arrived promptly, lifting operations were hindered by unmanned lifts, and crews worked to control the fire within an hour amid surrounding spectators and nearby tenants.
Reports from the Melbourne Weather Bureau via ship data show drifting pack ice and moving icebergs pushing cold south winds toward St Victorie divine. Scientists note drift is variable year to year but the causes of this variation remain unclear.
Customs revenues totalled £125,982,157 for the first six months, £4,207,577 above the same period in 1954. December collections fell by £37,952 to £229,94,423 compared with December prior. Post Office revenue declined in the same six months by £9,786,960.
Plans call for a main substation at Oaks Estate to feed Canberra with a capacity of 182,000 volts. Construction linked to Snowy scheme and Canberra grid, with interconnections to the Snowy Mountains project and the Terminology region. Details include street placement between Guihege and Power Station, and connections to the Trans Australia line. Information notes rising costs and ongoing negotiations on charges and supply arrangements.
The Daily Mail reports the Indian Government has ordered forty Canberra jet bombers from Britain for its air force. The New Delhi correspondent noted the action as part of ongoing military expansion in the subcontinent.
A misread dispatch reports Thai royal family members planning a Canberra visit. Princesses and a princess bride, led by a former queen and royal consort, will stay at Government House until Thursday, visit local firms, then proceed to Melbourne and Cayton.
A private group appoints a new farm adviser, replacing the outgoing expert. The successor will be Mr. P. Armstrong, formerly at the Cowra Experimental Farm, and the appointment continues a practice used in New Zealand.
Rate valuations for more than 23 million properties in England and Wales were published yesterday. London newspapers report the new figures may shock business and residents as many properties show higher assessed values than before.
Premier David Ben Gurion announced Israel will extend national service in the army from two to three and a half years to deter Arab attacks and ensure rapid defense by air, land, and sea. He stressed the cabinet would avoid escalation while allowing swift retaliation if needed.
Queen Salote of Tonga will arrive in Sydney tomorrow for a month long stay. She will be accompanied by her seven year old grandson Taupeanu and four Tongan ladies. The visit includes a stay at the Missionary Training in Coltere Fairfield and a private audience with local officials. The Hamburg Hockey tour was cancelled due to funds.
The ACU MMR HESL Munn proposes a public inquiry into the future of FM broadcasting. The inquiry would review prohibition on FM use, licensing for more commercial stations, and the impact of new frequencies on growing populations and national policy.
On opening day vacation centers in Canberra drew large numbers of ASU children. The Reid centre hosted 120 youngsters while Nusra Oval saw 80 plus. Telopea Park attendance dropped to a low, and Oaks Keube reached about 20. Centre supervisors will receive parent help as activities begin, with swimming planned later in the week and a focus on improving low attendance centers.
The board released its seventh annual report noting concerns about children’s radio sessions. It cites uneven program quality, advertising issues, and inappropriate content while praising some stations for positive objectives and improved moderation.
The New Zealand Fellowship aimed to shape well adjusted teens to face the future with guidance from the NER president D. McLean at the fourth Summer School in Canberra Grammar. About 100 boys attended the evening function in the hall. The fellowship cultivates creative activities and aims to give students new insights through mentors from respective fields. Painting attracted 38 applicants followed by chrome 48 sculpture 35 and modern design 33, with instructors spanning art, drama, and sculpture.
Weather lovers flock to pools as nine day sunshine\nand mild humidity boost attendance. Record crowds report cheers for warm temps\nand safe water, while forecasts note above average temperatures and continued\nsunlight. Local observers say pools see increased visits amid favorable\nconditions, with merchants noting higher foot traffic and outdoor activity.
Esperantist speaker at the World Esperanto Congress in Sydney discussed measuring Earth's age using biblical timelines and radiometric clues. He cited a 4.0 billion year timescale, linked geological salinity and radioactivity, and urged global unity despite opposition.
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