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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Jan 04, 1956

Page

5

Cox Shareholders Reject Walton Sears Offer in Australia

Walton-Sears bid to take over Cox Brothers (Aust) Ltd was rejected by Cox shareholders. Offer valued at about 26.8 million pounds, with 5 shillings per share proposed for every three. Few details given on required 75 percent acceptance, and result leaves Cox in control.

Cox Walton-Sears Syonex, Sewer Walton-Sears Ltd Cox Brothers Aust) Ltd Car Brothaes Smwonth Aorusil Vane Wan Uroullis

East Gorman Official Lis Co Aves Theman

Fragmentary report mentions East Gorman, a ministry and country names amid garbled text. Core readable items include names and possible official roles, but details are unclear. Further text needed for a coherent summary.

Gorman Cesky Theosoya Brack Rick Hoadenbije Gorin

Canberra Diary of Diplomatic Visits and Events

Canberra diary notes the Tasmanian Adult Education Summer School in Hobart with speeches by high commissioners and ambassadors from the United Kingdom, New Zealand, and Indonesia. It records arrivals, official calls, lectures on partnerships in commonwealth welfare, and upcoming visits by dignitaries to Canberra, Hobart, and Melbourne.

United Kingdom G. W Cory Tasmania Avay Mantiany Tory Republic Nin Ireia M. Garnopa Shanti Tasmanie Cariappaly Damneren Stinehays New Zealand C. E Ls Alderton Helen Hampton Canevra Ummer School Eobwet Snowy Mountains Indonesia Raton Tirtawinata Canberra Snowy B.S. Rudhyman Kip Tve Bunbesuy Je'm Maus Posiliah Af Mir Boeharto Avioy Cheee Pat Yort JH. Hawes Unite Kingdom High Commission Lily Jie Dyansay Dydney J.T. Yona

Educational Boom in Libya Expands Schools and Training

Libyan government funded expansion of education boosts enrolment across provinces. Primary school numbers rise from 23,000 to 29,000 in three years, girls’ schooling nearly doubles, and adult education centers open in Tripoli and Misurata with UN support. Teacher training centers increase capacity, while rural and manual training programs broaden access. UNESCO involvement noted in advising Libyan cabinet on educational reforms.

Wystems Gilys ONS .C Trips Doys Fia Sisen Unhs.co Libya Men Inn Tripa UNIO DOL Tie Wwomen Tyrinine Eeipall LDSS U.n.es

Quads Born in Six Minutes at Lancaster General

The Neiman Hohengarter family in Lancaster Pennsylvania welcomed four premature sons to the world at Lancaster General Hospital within six minutes. Each baby weighed about three to four pounds. Doctors say such quadruplets are exceedingly rare with a frequency of about one in 700,000 births. The couple already has two older sons, Charles and Donald.

Lancasder Penneyvania Uesday Firth Neiman Hohengarter Lancaster

MARA MISSION ACCLAIMED BY MR KENT HUGHES

A report from an international gathering notes Mr Kent Hughes praising the MARA mission and detailing plans for the Re-Armament Foret event and Olympic year activities. Attendees included representatives from Victoria and Tasmania, with 453 delegates from 40 countries, including Australia and Singapore.

Mara Kent Hughes Auatralia Pranis Buhrman W Kent Hiysies Lng Muig A. Alby Ilenian Mubouria

Western defence seen inadequate for atom attack

Marshal Blessor of Royal Air Pors announces concerns over Western Europe’s air defense against atomic strike. He stresses the need for stronger protections while citing Soviet threats and warns againstrevealing personal opinions. His visit to West Berlin prompted questions about NATO defense postures and readiness.

Berlin Wucsay Ula Royal Air West

Persian Contract To Brith Vir

London reports a survey contract valued around £290,000 for mapping surveys supporting town planning land fall and pipe work construction irrigation and parks with related public works. The notice mentions explosive risk but remains non specific about incidents or parties involved.

London Wosk

Three Brothers Share Birthday in One Year apart

The McLallan children from East Preston Victoria, Hoss aged 10, David 4, and Wayne, all born August 13, celebrate on the same day in different years. Their mother Mrs. Mabel Jan notes the trio each has a separate birthday cake. Vegemite is praised as a healthy everyday supplement for children.

Sme Hoss David (Conte Wayne

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