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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Jan 26, 1956
Page
2
Fragmentary an old listing shows prices and items for Turkish Bath and related services with figures like £110 and 250 general charges. Mentions Adams Building Kingston and scattered product names, unclear due to OCR.
Sir Anthony Eden heads across the Atlantic to discuss with President Eisenhower. The aim is a united Anglo American approach in the Middle East and Europe to restore prestige and influence after Geneva talks. The leaders hope a joint stance will strengthen both nations and guide postwar policy.
Miss Re Ruch, director of British Junior Red Cross, and Miss Coke arrive in Canberra with Government House hosting. They plan meetings in Sydney and Canberra, touring centers and meeting officials. The group will support the Mercy Home for Girls at Kowrw, aided by the SW Division.
The flooded area near Queenstown reports the body of 86 year old Willians, who was in a sulky when swept away by the current in a wooded pride. Rescue crews recover the victim identified as William Mundunbeta.
The CANBERRA FORECAST notes cooler conditions with a southerly wind and scattered showers in the coming 124 hours. Regional forecasts mention coastal showers and southeast winds along the South Coast with moderate seas. Temperature readings include 81.0 degrees at 9 am and 50.2 at 8 pm, with varying wind speeds up to 6 mph inland. The report comes from the Netcoratogical Blalon and covers Canberra and surrounding regions.
Miss Mabel G. Fallick, aged 60, longtime co proprietor of The Queanbeyan Age, died suddenly in Loch Street Queanbeyan after a period of ill health. She was born in Queanbeyan in 1885 and worked with brothers Rexinald Hannied and Benjamin Fallick in the family stationery, news and publishing business. A short service at St Stephen's Church preceded cremation at Riverside cemetery, Riverside.
Dr Comencian Aguilty head of the Association of University Women of Danfila was held up for over an hour when boarding in Sydney. More than 80 guests waited at the National University reception as the plane from New Zealand arrived late. Mrs Bechaus Lourdes and Ms Benoro attended from Manila and Manila and other members prepared to meet the visiting leader in Melbourne.
Mr Hulme MSP chairman of Migration Body appointed chair of the Commonwealth Immigration Advisory Council at the Australian Citizenship Convention. He succeeds Sir who chaired the council from its inception in November 1949 until his death. Mr Holtlee announced the appointment at the Albert Hall session. The former chairman was Sir G Browne MB who died last year.
Dr Price of the National University warned that assimilation in Australia may take many years. He noted that long established European communities will gradually mix with newer migrant groups, especially those on the fringes of European settlements. He discussed the social consequences as nationalities distribute and form gravitation groups, exploring whether government should curb their formation.
Indian High Commissioner General K M Cariappa hosts a to night reception marking Republic Day and Australia Day. About 600 guests attend as Indian dancing and a film are shown, with broadcasts to India and Australia planned. Cariappa plans to return to India in March.
Transport theme for a political science school in Quetria at the Australian Institute of Politics features 20 visitors from Sydney and more expected in Canberra. Speakers include Mr O G Meyer Victorian Railways Commissioner and Mr PF W Maddy Adelaide Steamship Co. Ltd. Others cover rail, shipping, road transport, airlines. The introductory address at 2 15 p m Saturday discusses Australia transport background. closing address Monday covers rail and industrial development.
About 50 women from Comal groups in Canberra attended a luncheon focusing on common understanding as a bond. Notable guests included Ruth Gibson president of the Australian National Council of Women and Mrs Norris, vice president. The gathering discussed migration, naturalisation ceremonies, and international cooperation with the YWCA and WCAs, noting Australia’s progress and global links.
The Minister for Smanigra ve, Mr. Holt, told the seventh annual Citizenship Convention that plans to end discrimination would be included in grand proposals for a new agreement. He outlined migrant housing support, naturalisation figures, and the absence of a cap on assisted passages, while stressing no religious bias in migrant selection and noting TB rates among post war migrants have fallen.
The Australian Workers Union and MPs criticized the British plan for atomic and guided missile tests in Australia. They warned scientists lack knowledge of effects and urged not to test in Australia, proposing safer locations in the South Pole regions.
The Road Safety Council reports a sharp rise in road accidents in the ACT for 1955. Eight people were killed and 208 injured in 309 collisions, up from the previous year. Fatality and injury figures increased, with nine fatalities per 10 000 vehicles and most serious crashes on straight roads, largely due to driver error.
Ninety members at Santora Highmail Soviets Burns Club marked Burns Anniversary with a dinner. Speakers praised Burns universal appeal and legacy, noting his songs and works inspire admiration worldwide and urging living to honor that tradition.
The Governor General and Lady, hosted a morning reception for His Excellency the Ambassador and delegates to the 1868 Citizenship Convention. In the evening they entertained the High Commissioner for the United Kingdom and guests including Mrs Lieut. Golone and Mrs AF Bulledge.
Letter complains the Canberra Olympic Pool carnival excludes the public during a holiday weekend. The writer argues the pool was built for public use, not a select few from local swimming clubs, and urges alternate scheduling to allow ordinary people to swim for leisure despite club interests.
A 24-year-old man was fatally injured in a Sunday explosion in Rabaul as he tried to open a shell found in the bush with a hammer and stone. The incident highlights dangers from unexploded ordnance in the area.
A truck overturned in light rain on Canberra Avenue injuring no one. another vehicle crash near Nefetim State Circle sent a passenger to hospital with abrasions. Driver John Waterson, of Iiwne, escaped injury.
Canberra Community Hospital officials said there was little public interest in free X ray tests offered to residents. The hospital had signed a program to provide X rays but reported no significant increase in inquiries or participation.
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