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Newspaper

Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Jan 27, 1956

Page

6

Auction sale Mount Stromlo auction sale Mount Stromlo

Auction of residence Mount Stromlo Tasmania set for Saturday January 26 1956 with public sale of furniture and fittings. Items include carpets chairs tables wardrobes beds lamps and household goods plus 400 other listed items. Sale starts promptly at 1 pm with cash only terms.

G. Jon. Woolley Mount Stromlo Tasmorow Sat Udremy Anatity Restone Hoover Techinica Acme Crawford ST Queanbeyan T. E. Woodger & Sons

Moroccans Confidence In MLA Mission

Paria reports a fresh move by the Prime Minister and government of Europe to back a moral re arm mission in North Africa. A unified stance aims to unite Morocco with French leadership in pursuing a new spirit and destiny. Tunisian readers note shifts in crisis tied to Morocco and MRA action. The German chancellor and government voice support for the mission as Europe reassesses policy.

Paris Afria Eorocea Sind Morac Cormin Hig Governahelit Mudh Fence North Africa Moravca M.A Paria Mapaaca Oia Kerman Chancilier Aujenauer Germany

Shopkeeper Injured by Thief Trap in Market Row

A faulty report states a shopkeeper was injured by a thief trap in Rowg market area. The assailant allegedly planted a device that exploded near dawn on Tuesday, injuring the owner and leaving him in hospital with wounds to the head and chest. Police are investigating the incident and seeking suspects.

Rowg Athrynema Aig

Young bookmaker fined for dodging service training

A man linked to racing activities faced a federal court after evading mandatory service training. He was convicted in absentia and ordered to serve ten days while authorities moved to arrange completion of the program. Prosecution described debts and a failed payment promise of about 600 pounds within 21 days. His appearance included references to Bathurst and Darlinghurst areas and ongoing efforts to finalize the training requirement.

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British Women Unite in Indonesia Revered Union

A fragmented report describes British and Indonesian women forming a marriage alliance amid political upheaval. The account mentions officials and authorities in Dakar and Blayanare with references to new governance and state establishment. The readability is limited by garbled words and partial names.

Biakarta Atjohi Shimyeytiya Wwarin Weturdin Mayer Wet Ventory Ewapaen Wieden Dakar Blayanare Islajde

Navy shifts toward full speed on atomic fuel goal

Washington reports the Navy plans to press on with atomic fuel advances, aiming for full speed in development. The move signals intensified efforts to harness nuclear power for defense and propulsion, with officials stressing acceleration and coordination across laboratories and ships programs.

US. Navy Washington Sumter Henry Huck Demncret U.S. Navy

Henry Will Not Divorce Says Henry Will Not Divorced

The report from London describes a church-backed reconciliation stance amid Henry VIII’s divorce dispute. The Archbishop at Gantere and a London gathering discuss the royal marriage, with Henry asserting no divorce and the church’s position described in criminating terms.

Henry Will Londo Ganterebuyy London Henry Vic Ennion Henry

Hepatitis Cases Rise In January Report

January tallies show three hepatitis cases rising from previous months. Symptoms include abdominal pain loss of appetite vomiting dark urine and fever ranges from 100 to 108 degrees. Officials note cases are low overall but rising slightly compared with early 1998.

New Act On Brug Standards

An act to regulate standards for substances and materials sold in the United States will take effect January 1. It covers pharmaceutical benefits and envisions government regulation of testing tasting and analysis by dedicated committees and providers under the act.

Reilly Cutgeren Youteriay

Human Sacrifice in Congo Report Prompts Probe

The Times Brussel’s correspondent reports Belgian Congo authorities investigate alleged human sacrifice by an inland chieftain. A sorcerer supposedly promised cure from eating a freshly killed child heart. The chief returned to his village and faced complaints over the child's death.

Congo London Ner

Inquiry On Malaya Girls Complaint Probed at Kajang

An inquiry into impropriety allegations involving Malayah police and soldiers opened today in Kajang amid reports Chinese girls accused Betis soldiers of stripping during a search for contraband. Mr Thompson will continue hearings until February 20 as villagers describe the crackdown around Kajang and nearby areas.

Kaiang Macy Pion Kiniay Gad Betis Vordy Kajang

Son Charged With Murder in Clifton Home Dispute

Police charge Francis Garacella, 22, of Hodgkinson Street Clifton, with murder after a nighttime argument at home. The dead man is Pred Garacella, allegedly struck by a rifle shot during the altercation. the elder son reportedly fled the scene as officers arrived. Detectives from Russell Street questioned the suspect late tonight.

Ville Clifton Fld Garanella Hodgkinson Street Clifton Wily Caracella Ant Caracella Russell Streer Francis Garacella Als Futhen

Gift Of Bottle Trees Arouses Interest

A report describes a curious project in which bottle trees are grown and tested in Australia. Major Pownse comments on early specimens while noting the trees were dug from a wall and placed for study at various locations near Hobart, Melbourne, and Canberra. The piece traces the journey from Sydney to the Gulf of Carpentaria and mentions temperature impacts, development progress, and local reactions.

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British Labour Urges Action To Avert Middle East Crisis

The British Labour Party issues a six point plan urging immediate strengthening of the Supervisory Commission and formation of an international force to prevent Middle East bloodshed. It calls for balanced arms between Israel and Arab states, recognition of measures for peace, and a comprehensive aid program under United Nations auspices. The document stresses avoiding a wider regional war and upholding the 1950 Anglo American Israeli declaration.

Middle East London Iesday Yestersday Iy Ile Lahauy Supervisory Commission Amull International Force Israel Ari States

Pillow save attempt amid fatal home incident report

An excerpt notes a mother described as Mrs Annlé Max Ropar attempting to save her son during a frightening event. Coroner testimony mentions dousing, a pillow used in an effort to shield the child, and bystanders described as Shey and Sue Leld fleeing the scene. The fragmentary text indicates a tragic outcome and urgent actions taken during the incident.

Phatville Annlé Max Ropar Yosterfay Raner

Mosman Strong Side Travel for Canberra Cricket Match

The Mosman team heads to Canberra for a high profile match against A C H I E Cricket Association guests. Key players include former Nay captain Ken Gulliver and captain Gulver, with selections regular for the season and a strong touring party arriving tonight. Manuka Oval hosts the event with a Kingston Oval warmup and a Trophy match, Mosman seeking victory after a previous win and a competitive showing against the hosts.

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Big Building Contracts to Load City Ahead for Contractors

Large scale building work is planned with housing and naval facilities. The department of works circulated details for contracts including plant industry and stabilization projects. Estimated spend ranges from £50,000 to £70,000 for housing and up to £15,000 for naval refurbishments, with about 40 houses per month targeted. finance may tighten the program.

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India urges Portugal to cede Goa amid anniversary broadcast

President Prasad urged Portugal to relinquish Goa in a national address marking six years since India’s annexation. He argued Goa geographically and historically belongs to India and praised ongoing coexistence foreign policy, noting growing support in Asia and Europe.

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