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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Jan 11, 1956

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Six New Ministers Appointed By Prime Minister

The Prime Minister Mr Menzies announced a major Ministry reorganisation. He will raise the number of Ministers from 20 to 22, create three new Ministries Trade Primary Production and Customs and Excise, and split Service portfolios for individual ministerial heads. Inner Cabinet attendance will be limited to matters affecting their departments, and a cabinet of 12 will be formed to speed decisions.

Menzies Thas Ae Interior and Works W. 5 Keot Aighes Mn Menges Ministry of Trade Ministry of Customs and Excise Abe New Newbern B. A. Chineron Qld Cramey Ns.w Davidean Gla BM. Osborne Au Pairhall Robertsarvis W Messrs Davidson Sind Robertson Country Party Port Foling Manzies Lwo Nsw Victoria Poneles Gabriel Myers nak-Cnbinet Mensies Pauline Grent Gower Enul Tuliron

The New Ministry Inner Cabinet Prime Minister Menzies

A list of Australian ministers in the inner cabinet under Prime Minister Menzies includes Sir Arthur Fadden as Treasurer, Sir Eric Harrison as Labour and National Service Minister, and Hy. Halt as Trade Minister, with several other senior posts such as External Affairs, Defence, and the Navy. The roster names ministers for Immigration, Defence Production, Repatriation, Supply, Primary Industry, Shipping and Transport, Health, Army, Postmaster-General, and Interior among others, reflecting a broad wartime or postwar government formation moment.

R. G. Menzies Tressurer Arthur Fadden Executive Council Eric Harrison Labour National Service Hy & Halt Mide McEwen Casey Philip: McBride Navy Senate N. O'Sullivan Spicer W. H. Spooner A. G. Townley P.M. Hasluck W. Cooper He Beale W. McMahon Ntridgee D. A. Cameron J. O. Cramer W. Davidson FM Osborne A. Fairhall HS. Raberfan

Trade Department Reshuffle Under Way With New Ministries

The emphasis on trade promotion drives a major reorganization as Mr Menais announces the creation of new departments. The Ministry of Trade splits from Customs. Navy and Army portfolios reform. Commerce and Agriculture merged into a single department. a new Department of Primary Industry is created to handle sugar, cereals, wine, and related activities. The plan includes two additional ministers outside the Cabinet to oversee non-Cabinet service departments.

Menles Laplita Ministry of ‘Trade Beg Customs Navy Lnd Army Wnils Hie Commer Ageic Wtlte Menaies Ag Department of Trade Oid Department of Commerce Impors Menaieg Sritt Department of Trade and Cistama Department of Gustoma Wid Exéley Ganerihe T Hia Trade Department Marking Board Priiary

President Eisenhower Asks Congress to Repeal Surplus Disposal Law

President Eisenhower urged Congress to repeal a section of the Surplus Disposal Law to shift surplus export programs away from fostering friendly nations toward independent action with the USSR. Talks with Molotov in Geneva failed, and Soviet imports of meat and dairy were discussed. Analysts estimate disposal could involve selling farm lands and diverting up to 40 million dollars in funds, with potential impacts on American agriculture and the Soviet economy.

Brnanhower Congress Ussr John Roster Dulles Te Soveet Molotoy Genevs Mojotoy Boviel Soviet Union Prosa Eraus Grol Mutenkoy United States Asia Eisenhower

Man Bite Kills Adder in Cape Town Incident

An unclear report describes a man being bitten by an adder near Salilmin Bay east of Cape Town. The snake died minutes later after the attacker allegedly struck it and attempted to poison the bite.

Peter Gryaiphys Salilmin Bay Capetow Deoe

Eden Cabinet Plans Reorganise Forces For Atom Age

Cabinet ministers weigh rapid reform to shift defence and industry toward atomic age goals. Sir Anthony Eden considered a swift reshuffle with education and technology emphasis to quell critics about government in crisis and to ease Labour union tensions. Rumors pointed to Sir Anthony’s possible resignation over health concerns and political pressure.

Eden

General Strike Heads Off In Chile

Santiago reports a general strike called by the Gentil Laboury Union largely failed as key activities resumed. President Carlos hanes said the move was defeated and services operated normally in most of Chile, with about 10 percent of workers quitting. The government conceded limited disruption on the capital’s streets and government offices while police maintained order.

Santiago Chile Getty Congress Carloshanes Gentil Laboury Cleele

Prince To Head Team For Winter Games

Prince Max Von Julen Inne of Liechtenstein will lead the six man team on the winter games tour. The squad is set to travel across Cortina D Am Paso area and will compete in cross events.

Tursaay Max von Julen Inne Lichtenstein Ue Yanter Glympre Cortina D‘ampaso Tansusleejanes i

Heavy Loss Of Life In New Surge Of Violence In Algeria

A fresh wave of violence in Algeria over the last 24 hours leaves heavy casualties as 5 civilians and 87 rebels are reported dead or missing. Rebels attack a factory near Constantine, killing two workers and injuring others. security forces capture 62 rebels and free several kidnapped Algerians. A factory foreman is wounded, and an oil engineer is killed as clashes continue. Moroccan forces report further arrests and injuries as unrest spreads across the region. French Prime Minister Frey comments on potential Franco Moroccan relations amid demonstrations.

Peutaay Wortys Algeria Ayhen Constantine Toreinun Gil Matareo Tive Moroccins Itetan Rene Fayles Vile Toge Paim Trice Minjaver Sid Mohmed Ben Youssef

Egypt Shows Russian MIG Fighters Over Cairo Skies

The Daily Press correspondent reports five Egyptian Air Force MiG jets conducted a tight formation flight over Heliopolis and above Cairo near Al Masara Airport. Observers believe the planes, assembled at remote bases, were brought closer to display.

Ies Press Calva Corresponnent Heliopolis Ueter Land Et al Masara Airpor Aly Mallee Cairo Teoipe Ruaslon Lechileftius

Lone Sailor Rescued Off Rio de Janeiro

A sailor from the Brivist cargo vessel Berga Sana was rescued about 2,500 miles north east of Do doneina after the ship parted in a storm. Francisco Souza Vandelins, the survivor, said Berga Sana carried salt and split from its station last Friday.

Rio DE Janeiro Sua Loin

New Jordan Government Approved Premier as Interior Minister

Amman reports King Mmuseln approved a new Jordanian government with Aeital as prime minister and interior minister. The premier vowed to restore public safety and normal life, strengthen ties with allied states, and address the Palestine issue amid regional tension.

Jordan Amman Mesto Jovan Folu Wean WWE Samiiye Wat Sith 9 Beau Arly Mmuseln Jorusning Aeital Peinie Fordin Alful

Election Likely: Government Eyes April 21 Date

The state general elections appear set for April 21 with the State Cabinet tentatively agreeing on the date. Cabinet ministers spent hours discussing government policy as Premier Cahill plans a Muscat campaign launch on April 3, and Parliament is expected to reconvene mid next month with a short session possible beforehand.

Cahill Muscat

In Brief: Global tensions and industry notes

A garbled segment reports on British Commonwealth plans and a possible Westminster agreement. It mentions Ford Motor Company and remarks by its president about military finance and policy. The piece references international events and a projected expansion of defense or trade measures amid unrest.

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