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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Jan 27, 1956

Page

5

Wool Market Holds Firm at Sydney Sale

Prices remained firm across all Merino descriptions as Sydney wool auctioneers reported solid demand for fine to superfine merino with buyers led by the Continent, United Kingdom and Japan. A clearance reached 14 944 bales with Woodlands Mudgee consignments noted.

Sydney Thurauay Luna Cokeharks Grenay Woodlands Continent United Kingdom Japan United States Focal Mills

Non-unionists In New Land Award Contested Wage Claims

In a condensed hearing Commissioner Donovan deferred on wage reductions for shearing, noting some employers pay above the existing award while unions discuss lower rates. He plans a conciliation conference to prevent work hold-ups and preserve long-standing industrial harmony, with no preference for unionists in the interim award.

Sovers Wu Prdgeddinga Donavan Gruztera’ Association Victoria Tasmania Australian Workers’ Union Donovan Australian ‘Workers Union Tives Tye Graviers Dana Elin Ty Interi Aw.u

Cahill Urges State Budget Control Over Finances

Sydney premier Cahill told the Australian Workers' Union convention that the state must control its own finances to be effective. He warned against uniform taxation and said Victoria's court ruling limits Commonwealth power. Cahill plans to press Canberra for a fair loan council position and argues the state should retain a larger share of wealth.

Sydney Whursday Amust Cahill Australian Workers’ Union Canberra Wea Loan Council Ang Gong Ta Wale Bolle W.S.W Australia Commonwealth

Canberra Woman Unconscious In Sydney Hospital

The wife of 21 year old Gwerdolirne McTaggart is hospitalized in Sydney after a car crash near Plemon tington. She suffered a fractured shoulder and remains unconscious. The car driver was treated for a fractured skull. Doctor s operated after admission but she remains unconscious today. Dew from Canberra visited to see his wife.

Canebayra Alan Lewisham Hospital Francs Glward McTageart Canberra Motor Fim Dew Panberra Gwerdolirne Mar Fave McTaggart Amctaygare

Red Subversion Main Danger

YNDON Thursday. The principal Communist threat to the West now lies in political subversion and economic penetration. British Minister Anthony Nutting said there is no danger in underestimating the Communist menace. He warned that Moscow aims to outflank and outmaneuver in Asia and Africa as Soviet power grows. Nutting stressed the Soviet policy of competitive coexistence and warned of intensified military and technological threats.

Foreign Office Anethony Nutting Frm Berlin Egope Halting Communist Party Aec- Yeluly Irushchev Krushehev Wmiyono Nutling Gre

Mining Engineer Killed in Terror Clash at Tapah District

Roderick Gordon, 26, a mining engineer, died in a clash with terrorists in Tapah district Perak State yesterday. Authorities report the incident reached Heresuia.

Tpoh Melaya Roderick Gordon

Abandonment of New Zealand Heavy Water Project

The United Nations atomic energy authority plans withdraw from the heavy water plant project in New Zealand due to escalating costs after consultations with the New Zealand Government. The scheme aimed to use geothermal steam for producing heavy water and powering the facility, with ongoing government interest in the power station project.

United In Atomic Energy Authority Waleed New Zealand Dow Zealand Atomicnergy “Authority

Melbourne Carrier Completes Jet Flight Trials in Channel

The Royal Australian Navy carrier Melbourne completed its first jet flight trials in the Fishing Channel. Minister O'Sullivan announced trials included jet fighters and Gannet anti-submarine aircraft, noting improvements like a steam catapult, angled deck, and deck-landing mirror. Melbourne expected to arrive in Australian waters midyear.

RAN Melbourne Annouelignisi Air Navy O'Sullivan Dea Yoismalle Stein Omlapilt Innilng-an Seater O'Sullivan Fuld Australian

Former Fitzroy Club Secretary Faces £10,000 Damages Claim

John Patrick Buckley, 57, long time secretary of Fitzroy Football Club, filed a Supreme Court writ seeking £10,000 damages alleging misappropriation connected to an alleged incident at a junior meet on January 5. The case centers on Buckley's assertion of misconduct and loss of office.

Ansh Bouson Mercy Fitzroy Football Club Supreme Court Ljeged Alanday John Patrick Buckley Sheng Ity Bulkley Ee Man B, Sayer

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