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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Jan 11, 1956
Page
2
Veterinary surgeon and physician Torrest Fort Arthur Cirole is noted in a brief archival entry with a focus on professional designation and geographic identifiers. The record highlights a medical practice role tied to a Fort Arthur context.
An OCR fragment lists massage offerings at a Kingston venue with prices. Yom ten X3553 shows a long massage for £110 and a general massage also £110. Other items include a short massage and sculpt massage with varying terms.
Ferwa Wreeman, chiropodist, announces the opening of a new clinic at 5 Adams, inviting patients from the Dale of Farmers area. The notice highlights specialist foot care and convenient hours.
Public finances show six month figures with expenditure at £504,722,000 and revenue at £420,475,009. Defence spending for the year remains high at £274,093,000 monthly and the full year budget targets £1,190,000,000. Tax receipts drive most revenue as collections accelerate toward year end, with Treasury noting the gross figures meet forecast expectations.
Barometer readings and wind observations detail the 9 am conditions with temperatures and pressure. The Balbsin meteorological bulletin predicts a fair to cloudy day with showers. a southerly change and possible risk of thunderstorms along the southeast coast. Regional rainfall totals list stations including Southern Valheimands and Canberra with varied amounts. maximums and minimums for capital cities are noted alongside gusts and wind directions.
The Prime Minister, Mr Monates, unveils a substantial Cabinet reshuffle emphasizing public service readiness and committee experience. New ministers show serious study of public administration, with focus on trade, external affairs, and budget balance while Parliament gains more influence through expanded committee roles.
Sydney reports show the state wheat harvest may exceed estimates. USDA specialist Walt Jen Brown says about 44 percent of 84 million bushels had been harvested, with 3.762 million bushels sold as premium grade. Rust impacted some regions but crop recovery was substantial.
An unclear report notes rising defense rhetoric over Korea with references to atomic weapon necessity against any attack. Admiral Arthis Realford, chairman of the U S Joint Chiefs, warns that Communists in Korea may trigger action, signaling heightened U S military vigilance.
Brigadier J. G McKinna represented His Excellency at the state funeral for the late Honourable A. W. Christian in Adel. Governors General and other dignitaries hosted a dinner and welcomed guests including the Prime Minister, New Zealand’s Commissioner, and officials from various embassies at Government House.
British and American officials hold talks on Middle East economic aid ahead of Sir Anthony Eden's Washington visit. Evelyn Shuckburgh travels from London as planners focus on economic stability to curb Soviet influence and discuss the Paris gesture amid alleged communist activity in the region.
Goondiwindi area graziers begin shearing their own sheep during a shearer strike over reduced rates. First in Queensland to take independent action, they supplied neighbours and received payment under new terms. Local grocers association official notes many offered to work as shear hands amid widespread disruption.
Census figures released by Acting Commonwealth Statistician Me Cryer indicate 4.5 percent of Australia’s population in 1954 was foreign born, chiefly from Britain and Australia native regions. The 1947 census showed 0.5 percent foreign born. The document lists totals by birthplace and nationality, noting European and non European immigrant numbers and changes since 1947.
Reported plans for Kenya natives to elect a Parliament amid Mau Mau resistance and restricted suffrage. Article notes registration hurdles for Meru and other tribes and a provisional 50 member Legislative Council with limited franchise.
A night meeting between Governor Sir John Harding and Arch bishop Makarios plus the leaders of the Greek Cypriot movement discussed Cyprus future since October. Officials issued a noncommittal statement that the two sides will meet again soon, no date given. Incidents continued islandwide including a bombing at Limassol canteen, Greek flag raised at Limassol Greek church, and school closures until May. Police found two unexploded bombs near Morphett station. tensions rise as slogans favoring Granate are heard near Kyrenia.
Chief Detective Inspector Ron Weldon led detectives who raided two city billiard saloons on George Street following a report that saloons posed as clubs and ran gambling machines. Police seized machines and charged two men as keepers of common gaming houses and two as managers.
A U K inquiry will name an Australian mission next month to study child migration to approved voluntary societies. The mission will assess reception arrangements for migrant children and discuss with U K and Australian officials, aiming to decide on continued assistance after 1987.
The Director of Associated Chamber of Manufactures, Wilhell, urged migration as essential to sustain 1956 industry. He cited that non British migrants form about one fifth to one quarter of workers in key sectors and warned that a sharp fall would threaten production, noting gains in steel, fertilizers, and motor manufacture from migrant labor.
In Sydney two policemen pulled a distressed man from the edge of the Gap after he threatened self-harm and shouted he wanted to die. The labourer fought and resisted, but officers prevented a fall and he was detained for assessment and ordered to undergo observation by Lunacy Court.
Barrrurcern report notes that on Tuesday the Pro-Goorgar Chetan Democratic Party chair Moy was elected Pune Minister by Saarland's new Parliament, receiving 42 votes from the pro German party.
A long readable list details the careers of several New South Wales ministers and MPs. It covers Dr D A Cameron and others like J C Cramer G W Davidson Alten Fairhall Tom February and Hugh Robertson, noting military service, awards, marital status, and family.
The acting Commonwealth Statistician Mr Carver reports a better half year trade balance with imports at £63 million and exports at £29 million, a favourable shift of £10.1 million from the previous December. The full impact of last year’s import restrictions remains to be felt in the second half of the financial year. Freight and insurance charges on imports are excluded, estimated at £4.3 million for 1994-55.
A Senate sub committee urged the death penalty in extreme cases of heroin trafficking. It cited a Texas case of a man starting 40 students on a drug spree and highlighted 100,000 addicts in the United States, with significant crime links. The report notes narcotics addiction drives crime in cities and nationwide.
An open night at the New Education Fellowship Conference drew more than 150 attendees for an Asian dancing and music exhibition. Notable segments included a self defense demonstration by Mas Hanals Lig, age 34, and a display linking Indigenous and Western influences. Indonesian performances featured Catholic dance, stage pieces, and a piano recital by Miss Murry Childe and violin by Mr. Joseph Stenil.
Sydney Yacht wins second heat of the Sayonara Cup yachts race in Sydney. Saskia, skippered by W Wortham, finished about four lengths ahead of Prances Sm. with Northam holding a coast-hugging run before veering off. The four-hour-plus race drew large crowds along the harbor.
A 15 year old Belgian runner Gruesel was ruled ineligible for Melbourne Olympic Games. Rog Maens reports the young athlete and fellow competitors including Hungarians and Russians debated training limits and professional status.
Mr Anthony recounts a long career in public service in Australia including posts as Postmaster General and Civil Aviation Minister. He notes expansive postal, broadcasting, and communications developments, rail and road changes, and international links that shaped Australia’s growth over decades. He emphasizes cooperation with France, Britain, and other nations and reflects on a life dedicated to national progress and public service.
The former minister Kent Hughes warmly commends the new ministry members and voices faith in their initiative and enterprise. He says he is ready to assist his successor if needed and expresses pride in the country’s future.
TEMCOUTG Tresday SinLa unveil newest 22-000-ton aircrarriers Centaur Albion depart Portsmouth for a demonstration cruise in the Suir Ham. They will call at Bombay on February 21 for naval flight display to Indian Government officials and visit Singapore Karachi Colombo and Monglong as part of a broader show of British naval presence in the Far East post Korean War era.
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