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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Jan 20, 1956

Page

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Waterfront peace talks fail amid looming strike

Sydney reports a breakdown in negotiations between shipowners and the Waterside Workers Federation after hours of talks mediated by A Bland. If talks do not resume successfully, a waterfront shutdown could begin Sunday midnight, threatening up to 35 ships and federalized vessels. Labor Secretary and officials warn of serious industrial disruption and urge renewed discussions. A potato shortage looms in New South Wales due to supply threats from Tasmania and Victoria.

Wealth Arbitration Court Ashburnie ACT Pecroru Ion J. Healy Sydney Federalatis Monk AGTA ACTA A. Bland Department, of Labour and National Service wAto Lend Odan WWE Ste Jualle Asburner IRA Aost Mane Bimnie Lapaur Council Walerfront Theeni Nem LE Unis Tasmania Victoria New South Wales Marcel

Queen Mother to Speed in Convertible Car

The Bay Herald reports the Queen Mother plans a rapid drive in a convertible to parks, aiming to realise ambitions. The newspaper alleges she has long opposed royal restraints and must be restrained by authorities during the hydraulic operation.

Queen Mother London Bay Herald Ibelar

Two Indonesian Parties Withdraw From Cabinet

In DIAKARTA reports two pro government parties pulled their ministers from the Cabinet amid stalled Dutch talks over West New Guinea and regional dissolution of joint financial and economic pacts. The move follows a government decision not to renew delegation to Geneva talks and aims to pressure negotiations.

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Atomic Energy Exchange Body Begins Work

The Commonwealth Skites committee on exchange met in Sydney to discuss information sharing and policy alignment for atomic energy in Australia. Chairman Black Stevens outlined aims while Minister for Supply Howard Beale stressed no policy change, but ongoing government interest in nuclear power developments and applications for agriculture and fertilizer use.

Glomle Cilney Sydney Siack Stevens Howard Beale Australa Industria Remila Am Irs

Dawn To Dusk Fray By Bombay Police

A force of 12,000 police battled rioters in Bombay from dusk until overnight to enforce a curfew. Riots spread for three days as authorities seek control, with an all night curfew imposed in north and central Bombay for four days ending Sunday. Police detained over 100 people as clashes damaged shops, trams, and power, and the city faced prolonged blackouts amid arson and chaos.

Bombay Police Bombay S.A. Tanga Bombay Poli Ifbort Ieflists Dha Mularashtrians Romany Shetty Marath-spenteing Menarashtra Pribawadi Pallea

Soviet Now Major Naval Rival To US

Soviet Union emerges as a major naval rival to the United States, with Adm Avielgh Burke urging Congress to approve nearly 1.9 billion dollars for naval expansion. He argues the Soviets aim to surpass the U S in naval power, citing growing submarine and destroyer capabilities and a push toward a continuously powered fleet.

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Ford Shares Ease After Early Rush

Ford shares rose briefly after an opening rush as thousands of shares were sold in an offering. The price touched 84 50 dollars before easing to around 79 dollars, with early quotations amid trading amid the activity at the Ford Motor Company offering.

Ford Ford Motor Company Nio & Peoll

Savings Bank improves deposits with modern methods across regions

Melbourne reports banks implementing new deposit and queue management methods. Officials say transactions went smoothly with reduced waiting times as branches in New South Wales, Western Australia, ACT and Northern Territory adopt modern efficiency practices. Mr Wilkinson notes ongoing investigations into improved procedures, aiming to shorten delays and boost customer satisfaction.

Melbourne Ney Brewtin Savinga Bank Ube Aeharal Momarer Linz Bani DT Wilkinson Spd de New Hunt Wana Wbitla New South Wales Austinity Act Northern Territory Willains S.A. Canada

Princess and Queen Mother in Cambridge

Princess Mia and the Queen Mother visit Cambridge with Tiwi ties. Simon Phipps, a frequent patron of the Pineers, is named lord of Fealty College. The gala at Fadlers Wells Theatre featured Sir Phipps less than two weeks ago.

Cambridge Aqindon Thanwty Mia'garet Witte Tin Roy Simon Phipa Tie Pineers Ath Phipps Cluj Luli Fealty College Cambeleige Hie Athoe Sing Fr. Phipps

Prime Minister warns against undermining allies abroad

In a tense London address, Sir Anthony, amid heckling and disruption, warned governments not to drive wedges with Arab nations or Russia and stressed nuclear deterrence as key to preventing world conflict. He defended empire policy while critics accused him of sacrificing peace for power.

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Sir John Harding Returns For Talks on Cyprus

Cyprus talks underway as Sir John Harding arrives in London to meet Prime Minister and Archbishop Malios. British officials urge cooperation with anti-terrorist efforts amid tensions in Nicosia and rising violence including bombings and terrorist incidents.

John Harding Cyprus Sune Cnuysaag Bie John Hardin Tondon Si Anthony Eden Ang Glirey Malios Tob Sail Na Samphign Gynrus Willi Aw Nicosin Wight Bambse Muiseenee Sevui Ik

Egypt Sheds Obsolete Tanks Amid White Paper Findings

The White Paper reports Egypt sold surplus tanks and related arms totaling £800 million and lists 50 to 100 old Shermans with breechless mounts sent to Israel and France. It notes 151 others were shipped abroad, while prompting exhaustive inquiries into how these exports affected regional balance and national security. The Labour Party criticizes the government for Middle East arms sales, but confirms most material stayed within England in prior years.

Israel Usbie Waa Conymona Labour Party England

Move Toward Autonomy for Samoa Report

New Zealand government officials discussed establishing a Channel Government in Western Samoa by 1960. Key ministers indicated autonomy steps would proceed, with Cabinet approval seen as a significant milestone in the trust territory’s path to self rule.

Samoa Wellington

London Woot Sales Open Welk

London Thursday reports a festive opening of the London Woot sales with 4S, B10 wares on offer and over 6,000 tiles listed. the event marks a notable start to the season as shoppers flock to the stalls and vendors note strong interest.

London Wales

Kista Dan Seeks New Ice Opening in Antarctica

Meavy ship Kista Dan aims to reach Mawson on the Australian mainland by opening a path in the Antarctic ice. Leader Pruto Law reports pack ice pressure as the vessel holds position near the slot Ganthak and explores a possible southern route while awaiting a clearer window for reconnaissance.

Kikia den Telira Mawson Pack Lal Mu. Law Bern

Italian Fakir Buried Ver A Week

The fragmentary OCR reads like a garbled report about an Italian fakir buried over a week and references to a world championship. It mentions names, dates, and places in a disrupted form with unrelated phrases mixed in, making the core event unclear.

Sia ter Tes Dovteaty in Turinia Olympic Games

Fragmentary note mentions opening of an Olympic Games tourney on January 28 and a heralded champion to carry a symbol. Possibly references to participants Guild Caroll Atalay and others, with inconsistent names and dates.

Siater Tes VY Mtc Trc Zortina Amir Guild Caroll Atalay GM Aymidoile Tire Tunusry

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