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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Jan 18, 1956
Page
1
NSW waterfront unions prepare for a city wide strike as 6,000 sailors vote unanimously to halt work unless demands are met by February 23. Talks with ship owners fail to yield a pay rise, with warnings of costly freight impacts and public subsidy to cover extra costs.
President Eisenhower and Congress consider a budget aiming for a balanced year ahead, with revenues and expenditures projected around 4.6 billion dollars. Officials expect a modest surplus or near balance, despite ongoing spending through a comprehensive plan to promote prosperity and national security.
Wellington reports that aircraft from the Antarctic expedition are due to start returning, with Laur Opors alum Deep Mregze leading the recovery. Commander Brn Sparks and remaining expedition personnel are in New Zealand, arriving at Taleve near Dungdin aboard an Albatyoss am shibinn. The four long-range planes, including Skymasters and Neptunes, were the only long-range craft available, and are set to reach the point of no return around 6 am NZ time.
Maj Gen Shortt plans to leave Australia in April ending his extended duty as War Director of Military Intelligence. He will be succeeded by Rear Admiral F S Wellby, recently serving as Assistant Director of Plane. Wellby has held roles at the Admiralty and commanded units in the Far East and Ireland.
Sydney workers from Wool stores plan a stop work meeting after the union refused to handle wool tiles. About 300 idled and firms dismissed staff as tensions rise over proposed settlements with Wool Bollings Brokers Association. The action lingers and next steps may suspend operations pending talks with union representatives.
A large crowd of Sydney University students cheered and applauded three staff from Communist China arriving by air for a National University Council meeting in Adelaide. The group included Chien Ti Wei and Chao Chen Cilon both from Shanghai aged around 20, with interpreter Miss Lao mun Hi from Peking.
Delegates from Australia France United Kingdom Pakistan Philippines Thailand and others with staff translators and reporters gathered to hear Sir Philip outline the dangers facing Southeast Asia. He stressed not only military security but regional well being and progress in intelligence logistics and training, urging decisive action to deter aggression and uphold the UN Charter.
Welles known former West Indies cricketer Constantine was elected the head man of the new political party on Sunday. The party named the Poppies National Movement aims at unity, education for all people, and regional reform in Trinidad.
Police dog tracked a Cypriot gunman after an incident near Sillitoll village north of Limassol. Two Turks were attacked during removal at Limassol Hospital. the gunman was arrested and identified as Turkish Gypsy.
Cairo reports Egypt aims to hold a July 7 presidential election under a proposed constitution. Colonel Gamal Nasser proclaims a charter emphasizing national unity, Islam as state religion, Arabic as official language, and a five year legislative term with a president aged over 35 serving eight years. Individual freedoms and civic duties are outlined.
Hungarian family stories trace a renewed desire to move to Australia from Hungary in the postwar era. Laszlo Cetonkal and kin first fled Hungary in 1951, seeking safety and work, but betrayal and misdirection disrupted their voyage, leaving the family unsettled and abroad yet unsure of the path forward.
A senator pressed for a secretary to perform house duties as the Christmas break ended. The unnamed secretary, Anson, said she was told by an Interior Department officer she could resign or wait to be fired. She reported to the Interior Department and faced pressure from Sen Brown.
Moscow expressed willingness to expand diplomatic and trade ties with Latin American countries. Marshal Bulganin said the Soviet Union could exchange expertise in industry power production building transport and culture, presenting promising prospects of technology assistance and trade. The statement followed discussions with the Latin American Magazine editor and reflected the USSR’s broader diplomacy in the region.
Len Hupton, former Test captain known for leadership and battle with health issues, announces retirement from cricket after medical advice and discussions with his team. The decision ends a lengthy career highlighted by strong performances and international duty.
A developing cyclone threat fronts the Queensland coast as weather stations warn of shifting depressions offshore. A low pressure system near Bowen and another west of Western Australia prompts renewed warnings with strong winds and possible flooding. Maritime movements show ships adjusting routes as the cyclone risks persist.
The Ansett plane wreckage was towed to a barge and taken to South Causaway after a crash in southern Tasmania. The nose was missing and the body was damaged, with one propeller found yesterday. Captain Peter Kemp was discharged from Royal Hobart Hospital today.
In Bombay police opened fire amid riots over a change in administration. Reports say crowds clashed with security forces near government offices. One hospital note mentions injuries and a man wounded while attempts to quell the unrest continued through the night.
Sydney reports scorching readings as Wentworth hits 205, Tibonvig 105, Finy 104, Naywapei 102. Rainfall minimal, humidity high around 70 percent. trains delayed nearly three hours at Willow Tree while repairs eased disruptions on the Northern Tablelands express. Weather Bureau notes humid conditions statewide.
A Cyprus Times correspondent reports that terrorists are suspected to be connected with a planned ambush on a British patrol car near Paphos. The vehicle was hit while en route to a hospital, with five injured and no deaths on either side. The piece notes alleged links to Hungarian extremist groups and a general wave of violence across the island as authorities investigate.
Briefs report a swimming coach appointing a Philadelphia squad for a meet while Olympic lore and maritime notices surface. The text mentions Williams College, Massachusetts figures, and Portsmouth London as places linked to naval events.
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