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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Jan 21, 1956

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Conference Today In Bid To Avert Wharf Stoppage

Talks continue as Waterside workers and unions press for a settlement to avert a shipyard or wharf stoppage. Private negotiations with legal reps ended without a formula, while mass meetings are planned to organize a possible strike and disrupt overseas and interstate cargo movements.

Ashe Burner Privat Nile Conferans ACI Thin Lavout National Service H. Bland Uwstvilse Montes A.C.T U. State Labour’ Council Waterelde

Poujade Leads Poujadists At Paris Assembly Event

Reporters and photographers gathered outside the Palais Bourbon as Poujadists arrived for the first meeting of France's newly elected Assembly. M. Foujade and allies faced questions amid tense scenes while deputy leaders and onlookers debated legitimacy and the political game. A parliamentary commission will probe the election validity.

Cakis Mreny Mave Inex M. Plone Foujede Arthur Woltbarl Zeveral Byvlalat Dopades Foujade Une Tape aUleniunis Pauyide Asseyndys Soujadtine Movament M. Alex Jester Agonlos Frinco Phujade Nade Payls Oyer Kote Voss

Police Move To On The Spot Traffic Fines Plan

A police committee led by Superintendent Gribble approves a ticket system for most traffic offences. Four exceptions include dangerous driving and speeding. Offenders could pay fines or contest in court. plan awaits police court approvals and overseas guidance from Police Commissioner Delaney.

Syuniy ByiUay Teallig Experiee Gribble Gruthken Ak Court Alan Ancc Gribble Swit Delaney Police Court Stars Gianst

Britain seeks Eniwetok site for H bomb test use

The Daily Mail reports Britain eyed Eniwetok Atoll as a potential site for a hydrogen bomb test and offered United States access to British facilities. Britain would allow American scientists to observe and measure the weapon’s yield, but U.S. officials reportedly declined to grant full access. Sir Anthony Eden planned to discuss the proposal during a Washington visit later this month.

United States Daily Mall Bertald America Eniwacoke Teland Pnetic Heaoy Britstn Wisi Pesing U.S. Ams Nok Ballatu Washington Sir Anthony Ellen

Premier Opens Circular Quay Railway in Rain

Crowds of over 5,000 gathered as Premier Cahill unveiled Circular Quay Station with a plaque ceremony. Officials and ministers met the special train at Central, and Cahill said the harbour route would be ready for use in about 43 months, with work to begin on the Eastern Suburbs line.

Circular Quay Carlill Quay Polite Ann Sentral Wynyard Mtr Cail Harbour Bridge Cahill Gvet Brant Mortdale

Soviet Woman Re elected High Official in Moscow Party

Soviet report states Alexeyevna Burtseva, a rare woman to hold high office, was reelected First Secretary of the Moscow City Committee of the Communist Party. She heads the Moscow party organization and remains a leading official in the Soviet system.

Arriday Phatering Alexeyevna Burtseva Mos Low City Communist Party Moscow Wen Moscow Sky

Bombay Riots Continue With 35 Dead

Rioting in Bombay escalates with police firing on looters in the northern sector as 35 are reported dead. Demonstrations spread to the suburban area and attacks on police quarters occur despite curfew efforts. Authorities seek central government control amid widespread chaos and property damage.

Yeety Bo Tar Mbowk Bombay Alice Sintior Aliee Firity Ghat Hewartas Smith Bombay Snd Thana Aytanarashtra Devin Weyry Police

Eisenhower undecided on run as market falls sharply

Washington dispatch reports President Eisenhower said he has not made up his mind about a second term. The stock market dropped one to three dollars a share as analysts cited technical factors and not his decision. Doctors indicated health concerns and fatigue delayed any firm choice while New Hampshire primary moves loom.

Washington Eisenhower Fixal Ska Fer Becase News Sit Bleenhower Walid @ devisian Reuter Eiserhower New Hampshire Lindsside Sewampere Mr. Bienhoweris Iuniniong

Paris Talks On Party Alliance For Cabinet

Paris reports tentative talks between Sovintists and Pontine Republican deputies to heal a split and avoid a government standstill. An independent majority seems unlikely, with center-right parties favored, while socialist M. Mollet remains a leading premiership candidate and Mendes-Prince may dominate economic and finance ministries.

Paris Asti Tim Meotimi Mus Aas M. Muay Republcan Atlinnes Guy Mullet Mendes- Brance Hive Su Tar M. Paulie Ware Ces My Mendes-Prance Ministry of Finance M. Mollet Probaly Christian Piney Upp AL Mendessrante

Test match tickets for England versus Avirank sold out

London buyers snapped up all tickets for Saturdays first Test as England meets Avrank Teen Swadge, with sales listed as complete for the opening day.

Test Bay London England Avirank

Hopes Rise on Malayan Selé Rule Crisis

Reports from London cite Milaya officials and Prince Abdul Rahman in asserting that British policy will back Malayan efforts to quell Communist terror. The Standard notes Milaya’s chief minister believes Britain will provide support, while urging Commonwealth help to defend internal security with timely action.

Singaporm Pulaay Prince Abe Rahmanis London Beiiah Gre Dus Batule Milaya Tigey Blanchard Britain Prince Abdul Rahman Loni Miniguur Tils Wil Prine Abdul Rahsaun Geiselt Mitaya Stunriaed Abdhil Raimam Tommonyensen Siveris

Admiral Sees WLE Tension Rise At Time of Trip

Admiral Ford says tension in the Middle East grew since the world war expedition. He notes a shift toward immediate risk from Communist Chinese forces, while a Joint Chiefs official describes calm in the picture amid warnings of possible attack.

Sjashington Priday Alliniray Bock Ts Jayde Quumoy and Marsu

Oil Show In Santos Bore Stirs Market

A Santos Ltd executive, John Bonython, said in Port Augusta that a new bore reached just under 800 feet depth. The market reacts as shares finished at 6 5/8 on the Adelaide Stock Exchange amid trading news from the Santos operation.

Santos Adelatou Pirukfin Vincca John Bonython Directo of Santos Ltd Port Augusta La-Morray Sou Exchange Ny

Unclear fragment describes a death in London suburb

Fragmentary OCR notes a death in London suburb with names unclear and events dated yesterday. Cannot extract complete details or entities from the provided text.

London Piiday Jc Landen

UN Censure on Israel Clears UN Vote

Unanimous U.N. resolution sponsored by the United States Britain and France condemns Israeli actions during the 1948 cease fire and calls Israel to comply with its UN Charter obligations. It warns of future measures if noncompliance continues while Soviet and Yugoslav delegates push for compensation to Syria and seek political advantage.

United States Brita Frones Oller Bileker Finton Israel Cota Malta Tritain Weamer Line United Stolen Welte Joly Syria Latte ‘Tiberiis Sovist Union Arkady Sotrgiey Mary Vali

Oil Tanker Explosion Near Lake Charles Report

A tanker explosion near Lake Charles in Louisiana left at least one person missing and authorities reporting multiple casualties. The vessel carried about 280,000 barrels of petroleum and kerosene, with search efforts ongoing for the missing crew members as officials assess the disaster’s impact near the refinery.

Lithuanians Depose Premier in Moscow Seizure Fallout

The Lithuanian Supreme Soviet reportedly ousted Premier Mechistovne Gertiles as Russia seized the country. Mr Qeevilens has taken office as Premier, amid tensions and questions over Lithuania’s status under Moscow’s control.

Lehuantan London Jeiday Sovier Mechistovne Gertiles Iy Daly Mall Co Uid Yeeturchey Qeevilens Hpen Proinier Lithuana Russia LMU

Opposition to Malta plebiscite in Labour stance shift

A fragmented report notes opposition figures and party executives debating strategy on a Malta plebiscite and independence paths. References to Labour leaders, constitutional issues, and interactions with Britain outline a tense political moment in London and Lis Legislate Assembly.

Vabepta Anny Georgy Bor Guvier Hoyentl Lin Pele Matee Britain Cowl Labour Aminta Balan Westminster Omer Salah Nationalita Lis Legislate Wank Malla Dominic London

Sudbury Admits New Member to ARA League

The Sud. which became an Independent reversion representative yesterday admitted to the ARA League as its Unite member.

ARA League SIAN Candriday Sud Repisb Ve Tannery Sens Yestere Atad League

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