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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Jan 12, 1957

Page

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Butler Seen as Key Man in Reshuffle

The report outlines a London government reshuffle with Anthony Eden amid illness concerns. Sir Anthony Kom. Macmillan to form a new cabinet with Butler possibly remaining as Lord Privy Seal while Lloyd may be appointed Foreign Secretary to repair ties with the United States after the Suez crisis.

Butler Anthony Macmillan Fden Political Correspondenta Today House of Commons Deyiuty Sir Anthony Selwyn Loyd Britain United States Selwyn Lloyd London

Youth on Horseback Steals Car From Women in Toowoomba Area

A youth on horseback rode beside an elderly pair on a country road near Toowoomba. He threatened with a stick, took their car, and drove off toward farm lands at Gooni Mer Allora. One woman cried for help as the youth returned on foot and menaced them, prompting the terrified pair to abandon the vehicle and flee.

Wowoomba Ethel M7 Kate Dean Cleve Brisbane Gooni Mer Allora

Warning Against Joining Bogus Health Schemes

The Minister for Health Dr Cameron warned the public to join only registered medical and hospital benefit organisations to receive Commonwealth benefits. He cited the Blue Cross Health and Insurance Society and three associates which had gone into voluntary inquiry. only the Hospital Insurance Society was registered under the National Health Act. The other firms were not registered, and the Health Insurance Society had registration refused.

Cameron Blue Cross Health and Insurance Society The Hospital Insurance Society Ltd Health Insurance Society Ltd Alan Stanley and Co.,Pty, Ltd Hospital Insurance Society

Six Power Talks Suggested On Canal

United Nations Secretary General Dag Hammarskjold proposed a round table conference of six powers to resume Suez Canal settlement talks. If adopted, representatives of Britain France Egypt Norway Italy and Ceylon would attend with Hammarskjold presiding. Egypt cautioned it would not meet Western allies directly but would discuss within the UN framework.

New York United Nations Dag Hammarskjveld Reuter U.N Britain France Egypt Lptuk Norway Italy Ceylon Oat Mgr. Hammarskjveld Suez

Australian Support For UN Hungary Move

Australia backed a UN resolution to form a five nation committee to probe the Hungarian crisis. External Affairs Minister Casey said the UN General Assembly would decide if Australia joins the committee, which will seek the truth about the grievous Hungarian situation and aid Hungarian patriots.

Austraia United Nations Hungary Casey Anld U.N. General Assembly Australia Casey

President warns on inflation threat to USA in state of the union

President Eisenhower told Congress that inflation could undermine the country s unprecedented prosperity unless actions are taken. He urged restraint from commerce and labor to soften price and wage increases and warned that failure to self discipline would invite government intervention and erode freedom.

Washington Eisenhower Nia State of the Union Congress

Death of Sir Robert Garran

Sir Robert Garran, last surviving founder of the Commonwealth of Australia, died after declining health and hospitalisation. He would have turned 72 on February 10. Survived by four sons, including Andrew Garran and Isham Garran, a State funeral will be held following a service at St. John the Baptist Church with burial in Canberra Churchyard.

Canberra Community Hospital Sir Robert Garran Sir Robert Commonwealth of Australia Lady Garran Song Andrew Garran Melbourne Isham Peter Garran Washington Richard Randolph Garran Ant Abbali Group CLANA John Garran Canberra Prime Minister's Department Robert Garran Goulburmn Burgmann I.m Church of St. John the Baptist

Leaders Honor Sir Robert Garran in Australian Memory

Senior figures including Attorney-General Senator O Sullivan and Opposition Leader Dr Evatt paid tribute to Sir Robert Garran. They lauded his role in founding the Australian Constitution, his long service as a public official, and his influence on Canberra and Federation history. Professors Sawer and Burton praised his scholarly contributions and lifelong devotion to education at Canberra.

Senate O'Sullivan Robert Garran Trul Evatt Sydney Australia Canberra Robert Australian Labour Party Geoffrey Sawer Sir Robert Sak Sawer Burton Ita Foundation

Foreign Aid For Yemen Suspected

The newspaper suggests possible foreign direction behind Yemen’s attacks, while noting defence forces and an RAF contingent in Aden. Yemen’s autocratic government, minority Zeidi sect, faces renewed assaults on Beihan as heavy Yemeni reinforcements reach Harib, signaling a deeper crisis. 35,000 refugees have crossed the border since Christmas as Yemen demands a ceasefire and talks to reintegrate with the motherland.

Aden United Nations Beihan Protectorate Haribi Bonn Yemen Adens

Britain Malaya Defence Pact Aimed At Independence Era

Britain and Malaya agreed on a defence pact to take effect upon Malaya’s independence within the Commonwealth. Britain will aid external defence and train Malayan forces, with a Commonwealth reserve and a £3,000,000 annual aid for three years. Total Malaya military buildup funds amount to £13,300,000 plus an economic development grant.

Malaya Britain Federation

Thousands Attend Moorehouse Funeral in Leeds

Crowds packed Leeds yesterday for the Requiem Mass for Second Lieutenant Anthony Moorehouse, who died in Egyptian custody. After the service, mourners lined the streets as the coffin, borne by a four and a half mile procession, moved toward the city cemetery.

Run UD Aoavenay A.p.reuter Wands Leeds Anthony Moorehouse Port Said Atreeta

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