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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Jan 09, 1957

Page

9

Migrant spends £60,000 on modern ski resort venture

A migrant investor from Falls Creek plans a Continental style ski lodge and restaurant, opening next season, spending £60,000 on the project and £20,000 on a portable ski lift with three snow season gear. The venture targets Falls Creek and the tartan Alps, signaling a bold expansion from previous investments.

Ani Falls Creek Tartan Alps Trentyr Boo Hy Mans Falls Creek

Trainees Prefer Gaol To Wearing Kilts

Fifteen National Service trainees were jailed for 42 days after being found guilty of failing to report for training. They were drafted to the New South Wales Scottish Regiment at North Sydney and refused transfer to the CMF unit at Leichhardt where standard uniforms are worn. The magistrate noted the insult of the situation and imposed the detention.

McCauley N.S.W. Scottish Regiment North Sydney CMF Leichhardt Balmain Salt Ube Meauley

Firemen To Get Wage Rise

London reports a meeting of the Locomotive Engineers and Firemen Union will decide tomorrow on a three percent wage increase offered by national transport authorities, a figure 12 percent below the union’s demand. The outcome could affect railway operations and crew contracts amid ongoing negotiations.

London tAAPL + Reuter Locomotive Eegineers and Firemen Union Toomorrow Natinal Transport Authorities

Refugees Seek Western Immigrant Aid Amid Hungarian Uprising

More than 2,200 Hungarians have fled to Yugoslavia since the uprising began, with most seeking emigration to the West. France has admitted 18 and Italy 11. the United States may accept 239, Canada 126, and Australia 130. The Yugoslav government and foreign missions reviewed cases, while Britain and Australia considered non-relatives, and Canadian instructions awaited. Demonstrations in Budapest voiced discontent with the government’s stance as non-Communist groups sought leadership and relief.

Yugoslavia France Italy Belgrade Gerovo United States Britain Australia Canada Australis Brush la Goverment Aus Canad Budapest Tata Balgary Msi Juin Secale Workers Jou Party

Price Set For Grapes And Potatoes At Markets

Sydney markets saw Muskatells from Queensland sell at 2s 6d per case and about 6d per pound retail. Normal grape pricing is around 2s 5d per case. Potatoes were steady to slightly higher with expected retail around 4d. Trading at the markets was dull overall.

Sydney Muskatells Queensland

Egypt's Stock Rally Across Sudan Boosts Nasser Image

In 1956 Sudanese crowds celebrate Egypt's nationalisation of the Suez Canal and gifts of military hardware. The shift strengthens support for President Gamal Abdel Nasser as Sudan recognises independence and seeks greater ties with Cairo despite lingering caution among educated and political groups.

Antoine Yared Khartoum Associated Press Gamal Abdel Na Sudan Suez Canal Egypt Nasser Mohamed Neguib Txe Arma Port Sudan Rad Sea Khartu Atbara Ple

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