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Canberra Times

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Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Jan 05, 1956

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U K Calls Envoys In Middle East Home For Talks

London reports the Foreign Office will recall British envoys from Middle East postings to attend a conference amid regional tensions. Key figures Selwyn Maye and others seek discussions with Gulf states, Egypt, Jordan, and Saudi Arabia to reassess policy and counter Soviet influence while World Bank and Baghdad Pact concerns loom.

U.K Middle East London Foreign Office Tessin Selwyn Maye Bay Stlend Lie Ambrsanons Rigyyt Saud Arabie Tayneh Buyia Jordan LuLivos ButtleGeld Mensey Ecqnomie Vali

Eden Declines Commons Meeting Over War Equipment Exports

The cabinet faces pressure as Eden refuses to reconvene before January 24 to discuss the surplus war equipment sale to the Middle East. Prime Minister declines, pledging a White Paper future, while Labour Leader Hugh Gaitskell urges clear action and parliamentary consideration. News notes ongoing wartime shipments and a separate Florida racing scene.

Reime Munster Anthony den Middle East Cofinailfon Hei Egypt Balguim House of Commons Sid Shah Liverpool

Burmese Independence Day reception at Hotel Canberra

Burmese Minister Sain Bwa and Thai Minister Suphamonakhen exchanged greetings at a reception for Burma’s independence. About 300 guests attended the event, held last night at Hotel Canberra, with Colombo Plan students among the attendees.

Mert Sain Bwa Suphamonakhen Burma Canberra Colombo Plan

Instability Looms Over France Government After Elections

Paris political observers warn of renewed instability as the Poujadist movement and Communists gain influence after a fractured election. Analysts anticipate a possible minority or coalition government with Mendes France or Pinay looming as a potential premier, while the old party alignments fracture and the national assembly prepares for shifts in power.

Paris France Noitteta Elietinn Nationa Tre Inawn Republeans Leib Parmnee Nulgolar M. Poure Washington Systera Ure National Assembly Linn Rus Creaiech Chaute Mastahiity Communist Blac Tiloe Fai Ongena Someon

Fire blaze traps man in causeway home wreckage

Firefighters rescue a man trapped in a causeway blaze. The house suffered extensive damage with walls and furnishings burned. The victim, 38 year old Mr. ith of JH Causeways, was found unconscious and later recovered in hospital, with police retrieving details amid a chaotic scene. The origin appears linked to a faulty pinning device in the building.

Ith Rolline Artland Ave Ilin 18 Allert Reid Line House Yennt Cron Wikelde Uit Hovne Anil Reid Rau

Fire alarm misreads sparks as danger then spreads panic

Report from a chaotic scene where alarms misfired causing crowds to converge on the Scov building. A woman, Mrs Told, played a key role in restraining a blaze near a garden. bystanders aided firefighters and one man, the sole survivor, faced smoke and heat but escaped with nonfatal injuries.

Turnpikes To Solve Poor Country Roads

Civil engineer Mr Jack Beale urged private companies build toll highways to connect large towns and cities. Beale said such routes could be profitable and improve safe fast links hampered by bad roads, citing the Hornbrook highway in Queensland as a successful example.

2YDNEY v/senesday Jack Beale Toda Beale Hornbrook Queensland

Difficulties in Space Travel Highlighted by Dr Porter

Greenwich Royal Observatory scientist Dr J G Porter spoke to 40 schoolchildren in Landi yentar ny about space travel. He warned that current plans are cautious and uncertain, noting artificial satellites and the need for public funding.

J. G. Porter Greenwich Royal Observatory Landi Porter Poplar Jeb Morgen Abdul Avin Wwe

Indonesian Cabinet Crisis Near Impasse Over Dutch New Guinea

News reports from Jakarta indicate a cabinet line of stalls and bargaining by ministers including Gde Agung amid protests by Moslem Teachers' Group and other factions. UN and Geneva talks loom as Indonesia seeks broader support while Dutch New Guinea dispute lingers.

AL Rr Djakarta Hac Netherlands Uvat United Nations Lnd United Nations Crowp Sasaib Fon Dutch New Guinea Fron Arp Astan Mocket United Watton Porvign Minster

Mr Clive Evatt May Be Called Before Party

Fragmentary report outlines possible expulsion of Mr Clive Evatt from the party amid Labour tensions. Mentions criticisms of government policy, compulsory language laws, and anti indecent publications act. References to figures Lip State electors and April 21 election context.

Clive Evatt Peoney Clive Vagt Lafrout Nela Yor Wlistville Scemua Somigosimbara Tia Auite Culive Amu Ahr Boake WR. Potbourne Beatich Hyatbrtola Blale Jpe Labour Count Soverntientiy Evatt Ye Cahill Lim Clorcin Ryatt Wal Tha Party Curtis Preyinge Vnidelson Staley Mr. Hyatt Rim Tha Tha Kobe Vail

ALP MEN DENY ACCUSATIONS OF FAKED TICKET

Sydney reporter recounts former Warthern representative Rooney denying links to a faked Now-to-wnte ticket at the State ALP conference. He and other officers say investigators will probe charges tied to Evatt supporters and alleged circulation plans. Rooney defends integrity amid claims of campaign manipulation.

Sydney J. Rooney Steaney Tahar Party Uleag

Cyprus Roundtable Stalls. Makarios Presents Plan

In Nicosia the Cypriot campaign overview notes no progress toward a Cyprus solution. Archbishop Makarios outlines a proposed plan with sub-government concepts and urges a return to the negotiating table with British authorities and CYPFRL representatives to secure a breakthrough.

Nicosia Cyprus Betlephan Wiley Doug Archbishoy Makarios Nresent Ieuilack Aytion Cypfrl

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