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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Jan 25, 1956

Page

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Shipowners Seek Court Penalty Over Waterside Strike

Shipowners petition the court to penalize waterside workers and union officials involved in illegal strikes. The Australasian Stormshipowners Federation oversees a broad strike response with eight regional committees and a mobile guard of 200. About 24,000 waterside workers are on strike. 150 ships are idle in port with crews paid off at coastal hubs.

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Migration Is Vital For Security Says Mr Holt

Mr Holt argues migration is essential for Australia’s security and development. He cites postwar growth, industrial capacity, and immigration’s role in replacing worn factories, boosting manpower, and expanding production. He warns against overreliance on imports and urges balanced population growth aligned with economic needs and regional markets.

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NEWS IN BRIEF KILLED WOMAN TO SEE COWBOY FILM

A 34 year old East Berlin man jailed a woman to obtain money for a trip to West Berlin to view a cowboy film. Police said the case involves a kidnapping attempt framed around a request for cash. The report spans several unrelated brief items from Berlin and beyond.

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Harding Denies Resignation in television interview

Sir John Harding, governor, rejected newspaper reports of his planned resignation as monstrous. He described anti government broadcasts as fueling the rumor and said he had no intention to quit. He had met Sir Anthony Eden amid news of a potential government split over Cyprus issues.

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Drilling Begins for Bridge Project Amid Unclear Span Count

The works director James states the final number of spans will depend on drilling results. Early tests indicate the depth and structure choices hinge on soil conditions and the test program’s findings.

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We Should Plan With Confidence Playford Speech

Australia remains prosperous and aims to welcome migrants to sustain growth. Premier Thomas Playford, addressing the Australian Citizenship Convention at Albert Hall, argues migration is essential for economic strength and long term interregional prosperity.

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Good Neighbours Celebrate Volunteers at Citizenship Opening

Sangresarian Francis a Walter praised Australia s voluntary workers during the Citizenship Convention opening. He thanked thousands of volunteers nationwide for efforts to ensure harmony and prevent trouble, calling neighbors wise amid early potential unrest.

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Evatt Pledges Labour Immigration Support at Australian Convention

Dr Evatt pledged Labour support for immigration at the Australian Citizenship Convention opening. He urged solving migration problems while expanding migrant opportunities, stressing collaboration with government and opposing xenophobic extremes. He noted migrant doctors and labour sharing across industries, and praised the Open Neighbourhood effort.

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Collision Near Brussels Report Describes Van Incident

An accident near Brussels involved two vans in the night. One van veered and collided with another, with injuries or details not fully clear. Local authorities investigated the incident.

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Congressmen praise our methods during migration talk

A U S congressman told a 200 delegate Australian Citizenship Convention in Canberra that migrants from abroad complicate U S policy. He urged measured intake and cooperation with Australia to ease strain on borders and population growth while stressing the need for orderly migration.

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