Yemen Imam Seeks Russian Ties Amid Middle East Tension
The Yemen Imam, allied with President Nasser, reportedly seeks Russian support to counter British influence in Aden and curb Western powers. Moscow arms Yemen and promotes a stance of peaceful neutrality toward Russia while remaining potentially unfriendly to British interests. The US State Department faces a delicate choice in shaping policy.
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Haron Kamarnes
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Moscow
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Theiddle
US State Department
State Funeral Of Sir Robert Garran Today
The body of Sir Robert Garran will be interred beside his wife Levy Verran in St John's Churchyard tomorrow morning. A state funeral service at St John's Church in Canberra is expected to be attended by prominent officials and family. Sir Robert's four sons will be present along with representatives from the Opposition and senior figures.
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Levy Verran
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Goulburn
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William Slim
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T. P. Garran
Commercial
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U.K
Soviet plan for Amur river outlet to Pacific outline
Scientists from the Soviet Union and China outline a joint Amur River project to channel water to the Pacific via a new route near Windovestock. The plan envisions hydro plants, canals, and mining, potentially delivering electricity to Chita, Manchuria hubs, and Peiping, with initial expeditions starting in 1957.
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Colombo Plan Expert For Philippines to Begin Three Month Mission
Australia to send a Colombo Plan expert to the Philippines for a three month mission in early January as part of preschool child development aid. Minister Casey said the Philippines is the third Asian partner to receive Australian help in this specialized field. Joan Fry from Sydney was in Singapore, continuing training links.
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Joan Fry
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Singapore
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Tourists Shortened Stays in Canberra Visit Trend
Motor tourists to Canberra have been staying only brief periods then moving on. Black Mountain tourist camp manager A. Craix Smith cites multiple reasons, noting many travelers are on extended trips from last year and previously spent a week or more holidaying in Canberra.
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A. Craix Smith
Report On Police Discipline To Commissioner Delaney
Sunday report on police discipline to Commissioner Delaney. F C Latii of NBW Police Association cites police grievances over disciplinary actions. He notes police lack ordinary citizen rights and questions powers to dismiss, compel testimony, and potential court actions. A recently dismissed officer forfeited superannuation contributions.
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Laut
Egypt Calls UN Talks on Israel Withdrawal
Egypt asked the United Nations General Assembly to urgently discuss Israel’s failure to withdraw behind the 1949 Armistice Line. Mahmoud Fawzi, Egypt’s foreign minister, sent a letter to UN Secretary General to address what Cairo calls continued defiance and troop withdrawal delays.
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Asian-African Group of Nations
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George Webb Oi aged 84 a longtime station owner
George Webb of Fairlight station Uriarra died at 84. He was a grandson of the original pioneers George and Sarah Webb and an early member of the Queanbey and Agricultural Society. He and his mother Sarah Webb were among the first buried at St Johns Churchyard and Broonns Churchyard in the 1840s.
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James Wright
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Ham Webb
Uriarra
George Wei
Testimonial fund receives over £350 at Sydney cricket match
A Sydney cricket match at Waverley Oval raised more than £350 for the Stan McCabe Bill O Reilly testimonial fund. The total value of the fund is not yet shown, but a few keen supporters are expected to contribute further.
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Eacuy
Protests Against Commission's Rent Increases in NSW
Sydney reports protest meetings by NSW Housing Commission tenants against rent increases of 3/6 to 6 a week. 3,500 families at 20 settlements face higher charges. current rents are 38/ for two bedrooms and 39/ for three. Commission cites higher costs for admin, depreciation, and interest. Housing authority notes 15,000 NSW families in emergency conditions, 6,000 in hovels, 35,000 waiting for Housing Commission homes, with many awaiting building contracts and war service grants.
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Increase In Rate Of Illegitimacy Warns Brisbane Archbishop
Archbishop J Panty of Brisbane warned that illegitimacy was rising with indulgence and parental overconfidence. He cited that legitimate births across Australia for 1995-56 stood at 4.11 percent, the decade’s high.
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J. Panty
Pease
Lull In British Textile Exports
The Australian import restrictions hit Lancashire exports with cotton cloth shipments in 1956’s first ten months dropping to 67 million square yards from over 83 million, and rayon cloth down to 13.8 million yards from 21 million. A Manchester Chamber of Commerce meeting noted Australia remains the industry’s largest overseas customer and urged the Australian government to ease controls as payments improve.
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Manchester Chamber of Commerce
Financial Times
Australia
P W U to Meet on Regulation Strike Scheme
Federal Executive of the Postal Workers Union will meet tomorrow to discuss a proposed 24 hour stoppage following a 24 hour fet regulation strike plan. The scheme was presented by the N W branch board and forwarded for federal executive consideration.
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Bydney
Postal Workers Union
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Board of Management
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Wnlan
U S May Renew Military Aid For Yugoslavia
The United States contemplates resuming large-scale military aid to Yugoslavia after a slowdown due to a foreign aid bill amendment. Signs of renewed strain between Yugoslavia and Russia emerge as Marshal Tito criticizes Moscow, potentially bolstering Tito as a symbol of Communist independence and encouraging allied movements.
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Kumalla Refused Entry at Port Adelaide by Seamen Union
The Union Line freighter Kumalla bound for Meljourne Hobart service was barred from entering Port Adelaide after the Seamen's Union ordered its members not to assist the vessel in protest of Australian crew transfers to Britain. The Kumalla, which berthed under its own steam, will unload 700 tons of cargo before departing for Melbourne. Crew payments will end upon arrival, with further action by the union to prevent manning.
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Melbourne
Seamen's Union
Stung by Mystery Stingers on Beaches in Brisbane
Brisbane reports a mystery sting incident on local beaches with multiple victims. Affected individuals were treated on site, and authorities investigate the unusual marine creature reports.
ACT Delegates Attend Conference Of Ex Navalmen
An ACT delegation to the Association conference, led by R W Masa State President of the Naval Men and L Ivey Vice President, attended the Adelaide gathering January 14 to 18. Topics included Suez Canal dispute, Antarctic shipping, and Western base plans. A Queenland University zoologist noted Australian jellyfish tentacles and venom.
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L. Ivey
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Adelaide
Suez Canal
Australia
Antarctic
Western
Birthony Edens Fairy in Britain and Westes Rope
Mr Calwell cited Bir thony Edens fairy in Britain and Westes rope. The statement noted increased prestige of Colonel Mame ne influence of Bovkt periniiem in the East.
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Picture Received In Canberra TV Signaws
The report notes the first television signal picked up in Canberra during the weekend with visible images on ABN Channel 21. Mr Ellis, a long time TV veteran and holder of a station certificate, discusses reception quality and plans for stronger signals from APN and a Canberra station expansion.
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