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Newspaper

Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Jan 10, 1956

Page

3

Fireproofing Curtains Tested at Albert Hall

A detailed test of fireproofing on stage curtains at Albert Hall is described. Officials from the Department of the Interior and observers, including Mr Murphy, evaluate fire retardant materials and the potential to delay fire spread. An earlier cigarette-smoking issue raised safety concerns among officials and the public.

Boyes G. Murphy Intarion Ena Mipphy Beaton Albert Hil

Further Chill Forecast for West Europe Weather report shows broad cooling and light snow in parts

A fragmented forecast for Western Europe notes a cold spell moving in from the east with lighter rain in Britain. Snow ploughs are mobilized amid drifting snow as Austria and Switzerland report winter conditions. London sees a clear night while southern regions face unsettled odds for more snow and rain.

Europe Wight Derby Oxford I. Ayim Fae Contyis Beatlind Lanedon

Indonesian political crisis looms amid stalled talks

A deteriorating standoff in Indonesia sparks predicted political crisis as government negotiates with diverse factions. Opposition groups demand a firm stance, with threats to boycott meetings and push for the foreign minister's resignation. Geneva discussions falter as parties temper ultimatums and seek leverage.

Lie Aalun Andonnsis Auk Orthodox ‘Mosiom Naligalti Laut Geneva Alles Cetevi Init Yas

Riverina Team Beaten By Southland In Wellington

Wellington reports Riverina suffered an 84 run defeat to Southland as Southland posted 201 and Riverina were bowled out for 142. Riverina opener FB Leahy top scored with a vigorous innings despite the loss.

Riverina Southland Wellington Toul Riverina Zewlina Southvine AE Stiuee Maile FB Leahy

Malay War Bride Romance Sparks in Malaya

Penang Monday reports Hilton Hayes of RAAB courting Miss Ribs Baptiste a Malay War Bride, the first Australian serviceman in Malaya to fall for a Malayan woman. The pair plan a long romance and await official approval to marry, with a potential five month wait for consent and visa arrangements.

Penang Hilton Hayes Raab Serge Coonabarabran N.S.W Malaya Ribs Baptiste Australia Walt Whuether Hayes Baptiste Bern

Cryptic Military Consent Discussed in Early Memo

A terse briefing notes that MMBOURNE and ThA AJ discussed servicemen seeking permission before marriage, warning that without privy approval entry could be blocked. The document highlights immigration rules and the need for official authorization before nationality assumptions and Australian entry.

Australis Japan

War Service Home Purchases and Approvals Report

Government reports show 177 applications for war service homes and 70 zone purchases during the year ending December 31. Funds disbursed include 38 dues completed and mortgages discharged. Patty Lewnater approved. Department officials expect extra increases to boost applications. most homes bought were government built, with few privately built loans remaining.

Patty Lewnater SH War Service Thie Canbuera Tewile Tony Ioan Uenit Emslie

President Eisenhower Hints at Surplus Food Sale Curbs

President Eisenhower presents Congress with a plan to curb surpluses by selling homegrown foods, tweak farm support, and maintain price stability. He warns against drastic measures that could hurt world trade and domestic prices, proposing a “sell home” program and targeted commodity schemes to smooth production.

Washington USA Eisenhower Congress United States Hutle Uber Disanhower Aito Alee

Prosecution Convicts Man for Driving Under Influence

In Adelaide Adelaide Police Court, Kineil For Driving Under Influences ADWLAIDR Moray Fond guilty. John Radclive and an unnamed prosecutor were involved. He was fined 60 with 4/0 vest and disqualified from holding a driver's license for 12 months. He was charged with driving without a licence.

Kineil Adwlaidr Moray John Radclive Saxl CIO Adelaide

Officials Seek Guidance on Future Marriages in New Policy

A murky fragment indicates officials discussing marriage procedures and public role of ministers. A named minister and the Harvigan organization are referenced as possible authorities, with questions raised about American marriage standards and oversight.

Phoyenmaidey Aping Othelrt

Crash Boat And Yacht Delayed In Rescue Tow

A rescue operation near Wollongong involving a crash boat and a yacht faced delays as a boat long with a crew tried to tow the yacht Jayshin reported to be hoaling off the coast. Port Remibly station and Neptune search crews expanded efforts across Sydney and Wollongong, with the yacht sighted south of Kanan at 4:80 pm.

SONY Sitesally ALR iGumia Itama Wollongong Tun Nothjig Maw Wis Port Wapite Tnt Peter Ryan Grbjer Station Street Denipe Hace Sayday Rpbuin Bonok Trom Peri Neptune Thom Hor

Country Tennis Carnival Opens

The annual country tennis carnival in White City opened with eighty teams in early rounds. In Division A, three teams remained undefeated: Wewitso, Nepean, and Berrie, as matches produced scores across lists including Yass, AGT, and Orange clubs in a busy first day.

Uwe White City WeWitsto Nepean Berrie Gan D. Burke V. R Bennete Ve Ee C. McBesters Leary E Sargent Vase Osminnd J. Jorgenson McPoeteta Sue Dt Guts Yuntes Tj Jorgenson Ant le Gsmond Thwaite Ro Elswick Orange Lees R. Casey Burkewad & Beret ACT Leoe Casey Elswick Sertioy Queambeyan Ataames Coola Royal Bycroft An Fy Jones Queanbeyan Tunney Fraser Coomay Vi Polar Pierre Southwell Pe Kingbeck Bycroft and Relanes Queagbayan V. Mortis Premble V. Hogan Pryai

Founder of Area Schools Dies in Hobart

Hobart editor Mr G. Broil aged 78 dies last night. A noted education author, he led Paxnvinia and was director of Wallenkinn in Tasmania from 1919 to 1845. He steered the introduction of area schools and school pasturanta.

Area Schools Hobart Paxnvinia G. Broil Brooks Wallenkinn Tasmania

Accommodation wanted and sale notices in Canberra ad text

Classifieds show a young couple seeking accommodation in Canberra with full board and various contact details. The rest lists items for sale such as clothing, caravan, piano, lawnmower, garden goods, and a Braddon piano store contact. Names, places, and contact numbers appear throughout the fragmented text.

Canberra Quesahega J. Dixon North Side University Graduate Archives Board Guilly SoIntyre St Nerrahimidah South Cote Transumuury TOR Sale rCaley Crevent J. We Green Grammar School Tanaigo

Notice of Sale and Farewell Thanks on Lonsdale Street

Business owner thanks customers for support over two years on Lonsdale Street and recommends the incoming purchaser Mr Genies. An Australian Times notice seeks a partnership and mentions a £1000 to £1500 target. Also requests a tutor for a boy for one month at two hours weekly for New Australian Times Griffith Newsagency.

Lonsdale Street Genies Bartaership Times

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