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Newspaper

Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Jan 21, 1956

Page

2

Siemorian Roll of Honour Notices and Funeral Notices

Funeral notices for Thomas Harman and Joseph Venables family announce services in Queanbeyan and Queanbeyan district with interments at Tharwa Road Cemetery and Riverside Cemetery. A separate in memoriam honors Jack Woods and Harold Thomas killed in New Guinea. Memorials mention Wilhelmina L. W. Denaralsh.

Bataan Thomas Wie Harman Adlnbon Quien Koyan Methodist Quennbeyan Pam Tharwa Road Queanbeya M. H. O'Rourke Crayford Bt Quewnheyan VeNaBbes Joseph Veruijles Bayid Venables Rosa Ronit Queanbeyan the Venables Greist Ghiltch Tomoryvoys Sammy Flor Church of England Riverside Cemetery Guesnahg O'Rourke Mead Crayford St Quean Hoyan Phan Siemorian Woods Jack Woods

AWU to Call Station Hands Into Dispute

BRISBANE Friday AW U delegate meeting today discussed possible strike action by sheep station hands amid protests over low shearing rates. State president J Bulowarth warned some stations pay more than the standard rate, urging workers to stand firm or risk reduced earnings if wage increases are delayed.

A.W.U Brisbane AMW Dea Lower Gates J. Buleowarth Mbnve Oll

UN Security Council condemns Taranel act in Middle East debate

The United Nations Security Council condemns Taranel actions as a flagrant violation of ceasefire resolutions. It warns against further disregard, notes Israel’s cautious response, and calls for restraint to move toward Middle East mediation and stability amid regional arms dynamics.

United Nations Security Council Terael United Nations Turael Jersch U.N Security Israel Jha Russia Middle East Taras Amere Egypt Tradl Lnikey

Obituary of Mr FN STLaL at Canberra Hospital

Mr FN STLaL died Sunday at Canberra Hospital aged 7 years. He served decades in the Commonwealth Public Service and Customs in Melbourne and Canberra, retiring after a long career. Survived by two relatives in Kingston and Canberra, the obituary notes a Canberra residency from 1928 to 1984 and a final home in Canberra before death.

Stlal Suk Broken Hill New Yor E Melbourne Mr. Lille Ninmitanat Asloe Ginsinesa Cane Bora Cana Iater Tins City Canberra South Mia J. Parkes Kingston Utdie AL Millard

Canberra Weather Summary With Regional Forecasts

The report gives temperatures, wind, and rainfall figures from Canberra and surrounding districts. Maximums near 80s, winds from WNW to calm, sunrise at 7:38, sunset at 7:18. Regional data lists rainfall across Southern Tablelands towns and nearby regions with varying millimeters.

Spm Sao Rcreen An Geass Woried A.m Pan Wintall Tag San A.m Canberra Pairbairn Rockwell Gnutburn Gunung Bi Vase Ganherra Queanimyan Bungendore Nimmitabel Bombpla Delngate Kiandra Adurainaby Burridale Jingaryne Kosciuslo Dalgary Pombane Capital City Mowe Mute Cumbera GE Bydnay Melbourne

Trade talks push for freer commerce at Geneva conference

Geneva reporters quote GATT delegates from 26 nations as they urge faster tariff reductions. Leaders including Myle Bann WUgress and Hagiwara push for national duty cuts to boost expansion, while UK, Australia, and US officials discuss realistic steps and the goal of broader world peace.

Geneva Myle Bann Wugress Caiad Fan Confercice H. BB. Heyes Austresian Delagation Tavitt Bir Tanke Lee Board of Trade Uel United States Herbert V. Prochow U.S Econome Affairs Toru Hagiwara Berne Sweden Ceylon

Savings banks opened in Queensland amid changes

Amended notices indicate Savings banks opened as all branches of ANZ in Queensland and Ken Guine. Morning briefing shows G M Mi Hy 0. T. Williamson announced the development. Since October 7, 1920, the Commonwealth Savings Bank has operated as the sole savings bank in Queensland.

Ammonnsamenss Queensland Ken Guine Mi Hy T. Williamson

Personal notes on MPs returned to Camboris and holiday travel

An OCR fragment reports MPs returning to Camboris after holidays. It mentions Mrs and Mrs Broce Fraser and references travel to Hiluaie. The text is garbled with several misspellings and unclear dates.

Camboris Browier Und Sinter-Melnwe Broce Fraser

12 Australian Families to Leave for Penang Today

The plan moves 12 families and 42 wives with 27 children from Australia to Malaya to join soldiers of the 2nd Battalion Royal Australian Regiment in Penang. A four leg flight via Brisbane Darwin and Djakarta will transfer them. a Penang hostel will house 39 families with allocations arranged for families of NCOs and other ranks.

Eusrared Sie Masiay Australia Tay Lo Tiy Thei Malaya Royal Australian Regiment Penang Brisbane Pan Darwin Djekor New Soul Eric Aarviaen Fenang Wold

Scout Bodies Divided in Canberra

In Canberra, Scout regions are reorganized under the North and South divisions. A.C. Boyle, Assistant District Commissioner, announces the new administration by the Canberra North and Canberra South districts with meetings planned from February 1 at Riverside Station.

Canberra Tata Witele Aldifs Unal Menting Ag Chabala North Caner Novi AL Riverside Foy Cantorea South Lac A.C. Boyle Ari Enery Ganberra North Gankermm Queenseyon Fiata Evcape Bayle Oynhown Canlinera Bonliy

Rate Charges On Nonexistent Services Rumored in Canberra

The Canberra Chamber of Commerce faced demand disputes over alleged rate charges for non existent services. Private levy concerns touch housing blocks while sewer and water services remain unaccounted. Officials discuss land rateability contingent on primal find interpretations. potential amendments to extended Canberra rates and ordinances loom toward year end.

Canberra

Victoria Takes Both Junior Tennis Cups

Victorian junior players claim both cups at Multan despite wind and rain suspensions. The Linton Cup honors days of play with the Wilson Cup final featuring a NSW versus Victoria doubles clash.

Victoria Brisband Fride9 Vietoia In-Fay Tw Linton Wilson Multan Eartier Victorian Tasmania AO New South Wales

Jap Premier Sends Envoy To Australia

Prime Minister Takeo Miki of Japan, a former minister and member of the Diet, plans a visit to Australia and New Zealand with a short stop in Sydney. Australian officials, led by Mr Casey, welcomed the envoy and said a Philippines visit would follow after regional stops. The mission aims to deepen ties amid broader Far East outreach.

Takeo Miki Penn Anistey Mitoyama Sydney Australia Casey Miki Trananert New Zealand Primater Mme Inia Pakistan Cayton Burma Hongkong Vietnam Cambodia Thailand Singapore Induesi Philippines Mre Mile

Daylight Saving Favoured by Cosgrove Amid Debate

A garbled report indicates Mr. Cosgrove favored daylight saving while interstate arguments and provisions were discussed. References to states like Victoria and Queensland mention support and potential adoption across regions, with mentions of taxes and timing. The text is unclear but suggests parliamentary and public consideration of shifting clocks.

Nun Hyup New South Vietoria Queensland Mchulinis Caseravn

Pian To Weld RSL Members As Community

The annual meeting decided to strengthen and broaden RSL sub-branch activity. Mr Te My Bertimon proposed fostering community bonds rather than sub-branches. Mr Berrichau, long-time secretary, became president. New officers include vice presidents and a secretary. membership drive targets growth beyond last year’s 28 percent rise, with support from new areas.

Bulin Pranvhus Te My Bertimon Almedal Berrichau A. Riddie Lone Shaw Geerelary K. McFadyen

Lebanon Honors Sir William With High Order

The Lebanese government awards Sir William Michell former Australian Governor General the Grand Order of Sudan. The Fourth Consul General to Lebanon announced the grant, noting the high esteem due to his service and contributions.

Lebanon Sir William Australan Govarnor Williary Michell Datey Tor Gor Rm Teiny Phak William Pre “Grand Gurdon Owien Sudar

Demands Federal AL.P. Trial On Ballot Charges

Report outlines allegations that Kane and Rasney were linked to bogus how to vote material. Proceedings at the Stue ALP Conference discuss tension between State ALP and Federal Executive. Observers note fear the Federal ALP may file charges against the State Executive. Evatt referenced as a chief conspirator.

Federal Al.p Sydney J.T. Kane ATP Tonversiniy Afr Keane J.P. Roonay Norm Orm Aly Messrs Kane Rasney Treg Mall A.lp Federstt Pnd Tuon Wang

Sixth Term In RSL Sub Branch Recruitment Plan

The RSL sub-branch outlines a sixth term program with a target recruiting drive led by executive Samuel, vice president Mensa, secretary Turner, and treasurer A. Du. The plan indicates a focus on membership expansion and organizational structure within the branch.

RSL

No Discussion At Geneva On New Guinea

Negotiations between the Netherlands and Indonesian delegations at Geneva were suspended with no results expected before mutual acceptable solutions. The conference stressed that the status of the Netherlands New Guinea would not be discussed and that several subjects remained disputed.

Geneva New Guinea Armenman Cetezitlan Mattars Igelissian Seokermen Netharland

Army General Visit to Canberra Prompts Outlined Plans

World Leader of Salvation Army General Wilfred Keilehingy will visit Coleberra in March to meet Governor Hance and discuss public welfare. The trip aims to boost support amid wartime mobilization, while Senior Captain Athen notes cautious steps. Reeves, a West Australian Salvation Army veteran, arrived with his wife to begin duties, having served in Borneo and Rabaul during World War II.

Wilfred Keilehingy Coleberra Mareh Hance Athen Alsil Wight Ates Geptrn Reeves Fae Galevation Army Salvation Army Joe Borneo Ant Rabaul Reeves Queensland Petwrahani Sydney

Mr. Dunbar to Be Gold Neighbour Council President

Mr. W Dunbar named President of the Gold Neighbour Council after Dr. Price resigned due to ill health. Longtime member J Grannall and others will continue in roles as the council prepares for the Citizen ship Convention opening on Tuesday.

Mr. Dunbar Gold Neighbour Council W. Dunbar Han Beer Atsctool Corncil Ie Price Dubie Bleenmell sevecuLive Puminaitien Ue Rotary Chili Dulegwe Bieelnn J. Grannall Shuleman Heth Eome Avatratiun Wablanal Univerity Tiga

SEATO Talks Harmonious Says Chairman

A report from the SEATO gathering notes harmonious claims by the chairman as talks proceed. Delegates from the Philippines Pakistan United Kingdom United States and New Zealand prepare for next week’s chart and signings.

Seato Sums IV Iph Canter Abe Gunter Doy Uwe Chanman Si John Mecasey Ass Marsing Yairn Honcherang Philand Adegates Tarnouth Shite Roonee Valley Pakistan Fanday United Kingdom United States Defence Philip McBride John Mc Cadley Adina Felb Venice

Interior department officers listed at wartime gathering

The caption lists officials gathered at an interior department event. Names include W. McGregory, A. Basetinblost, A. Ainsworth, G. Long, A. Jone, D. Pryor, W. McLaren, and others with roles in administration, housing, police, mapping, and the Australian War Memorial. The photo features left to right aides and senior staff in a formal group portrait.

Vue Minichor Lorlon A. Basetinblost Eenlse Uveiniecar Hawes Elim Ainsworth Crier G. "Long W.mcgreg- Jar A. R. Hogg Aeling Commonwealth Fe A. Jone Dn. Ringers Sialant Man D. Pryor Sumer Parks and Gord Ang Taiid A.C. Services Fi. A. Borrenger Bowen Janapark A. Fairhall Texic Interior TL Lambert Na- Yoan Frichards Police

West Indies Tour Note From Auckland Match

West Indies faced Auckland in a low scoring game with Don Taylor 435 and Alec Morris 50 anchoring Auckland to a 214 total. Openers Evans and Finns started for West Indies as Wins and Roberts struggled to build a chase.

Ney Anotiadt Auckland Don Tayloe Aelinte Morris Morvis Pent Taylor Revellaant Callasostana Eavionge Finns Weal Indies Winns Roberts Varviet Theatumpa

Crevasse Halis US. Surface Party On Antarctic Voyage

A New York Times correspondent aboard the ship Wyardal reports a failed Antarctic surface voyage from Little America. The party faced a crevasse near Byrd Land, retreated five miles, and planned a safer route to winter at Stina outpost with 25 men aboard. The voyage aimed to test long journey viability and equipment for Byrd Station construction.

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Multiple church services listed for Canberra parishes

Readable text lists numerous church services across parishes in Canberra including Holy Communion, children's Sunday School, and sermons. It names denominations such as Anglican, Baptist, Methodist, Congregational, and Lutheran with times and locations in broad regional terms.

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