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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Jan 23, 1956
Page
3
A chaotic Labour Party gathering in New South Wales sparked fears of a head on clash. Senior executives and the assistant general secretary clashed over strategy during an adjourned meeting at Traled Hall for party night discussions. The session aimed to address factional tensions and possible leadership challenges amid internal disputes.
Trial details in France report heavy penalties facing M. Poujade for alleged incitement and damages claims. Amid campaign rhetoric, Australian coverage notes ALP figures urging federal inquiry into linked tensions and potential impact on party leadership and state elections.
The Defense Department stated the United States will attempt to launch a satellite using a test vehicle and an explosion for propellant expulsion. Aimed at reaching space, the exact early orbit and launch details remain undecided, with measurements to be refined before any official target date.
A garbled account describes a disturbance at Caulfield Park with Dr Frank Winen and others. It mentions a shotgun blast, a boy, and police finding a hole in a pocket, while bystanders speak of a missing man and unclear events surrounding the incident.
Bill Johnston retires amid a note of respect from MELEQUEN Sukday and BU Johnston. The text honors his status as one of As valla's greatest left-throwers and mentions a visit to the West Indies last year and an associated hospital stay.
Sydney carriers report weary Maulape in a specialty removalist showcase featuring Parkpil and Preece.
An Australian migrant, Josef Sarpier, 21, of Cooma Road Queanbeyan, drowned while swimming in a river pool near Glenrock property upstream from the Queanbeyan bridge. Rescue attempts by locals and police lasted about 20 minutes before the body was recovered. ambulance efforts were unable to revive him.
An OCR fragment advertises a Georges Whitt store in Kingston offering a refrigerator and various goods. It mentions nylon stockings, fashion items, a touring car, and affordable prices with contact details, dated around a February period. The text is garbled but presents a sales pitch for household items and apparel with a phone-like ring code.
Job ad seeks court reporters and related staff for Victorian courts in Melbourne. Post details include two positions, salary range £1778-£1,943, and qualifications, experience, and training requirements. Applications to Administrative Officer Queensland Sydney by January 44, 1968.
Local classified notice lists several used cars in excellent mechanical condition. Three to four models mentioned include a 1959 Ford Customine and a Morris S/40. Also cites a Chow litle runabout and a cheap sedan with notes of clean condition and potential first-owner status.
Utility equipment in excellent condition from 1950 and other dates. Includes Bradford utility unit and 1637 Ford Utility described as very good order. Listings emphasize quality and readiness for use in general ad style.
Classified ad fragment shows CAPACITY MOTORS, Lin, address lines muddled with POSITIONS WANTED Typist switchboard experience and full-time position. Also positions vacant for trade instruction and footwear/shoe business at Braddan and Bays, with applicant guidance and manager application notes.
Enrolments in Turkish Bath and Short Massage subjects will be swept from Monday January 23 to Thursday January 25. James Sween, in charge, invites participants to join between 2 to 4 pm and 7 to 8 pm for general massage and scalp services with emphasis on accummlarcy and wool sheen chases.
An extensive auction at Mount Stromlo features antique and modern furniture and household items. Includes bedsteads wardrobes chests dining tables chairs and an array of kitchen and living room pieces with many high quality items and approximately 100 lots. All must be removed immediately after the auction and inquiries direct to Woodgers & Calthorpe Limited Canberra.
Tender closing at 2 pm on specified dates invites supply of vegetables for RAP Canniberns Tate Dun ira fob mary Ts Epes the BAAR Cantuers HMLAS Birr Behoules may be listed or from the Unisoeohiett of the OFC Something of Supply Canharra.
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