Turkish Bath and Massage Services Ad Listing
An advertisement for Turkish Bath and massage services at 976 Avams Building Kingston offers a 10 pm session, with options including long and general massages and scalp massage, pricing around 220.
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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Jan 31, 1956
Page
2
An advertisement for Turkish Bath and massage services at 976 Avams Building Kingston offers a 10 pm session, with options including long and general massages and scalp massage, pricing around 220.
A report from Wie European Payments Union outlines progress toward a broader monetary union with steps toward trade payments and capital movements. The study notes reserves rising and deficits still visible while recognizing the link between rationalisation measures and healthier economic conditions. The Monetary Agreement negotiations are described as successfully constituted.
Weather bulletin notes temperature readings and wind speeds at several times, with highs around 73.0 and 67.0 degrees and a minimum near 13. It forecasts a sunny, warm day with scattered clouds, then a regional outlook for the South Coast and Table Bay area with light showers and northeast to easterly winds, moderate seas, and improving conditions inland.
A Geneva style debate on easing Cold War tensions prompts calls for a Soviet adviser to Bulganin and hints Moscow seeks a treaty of friendship with the United States. Britain and France are sidelined as London may become a key bridge for Moscow to engage the West.
The Queanbeyan Apex Club is chartered with 150 Apexians from Jyndory Geelong and quarry centres attending a weekend ceremony. National President Gordon Murray presided and presented the charter to Queanbeyan president D. McDunilt. Local officials Alderman A. Lasnert MLA W.W Beiffert and Jack Colwell attended. The club has about 12 months of activity with around 50 members.
Big Bellbird Colliery, two miles from Cessnoele, will close after a board decision. The closure ends jobs for many workers and removes a major coal source. General Secretary Mrs G Nelily said the decision came from Cotton Bellbird Collieries Ltd after a board meeting. Notices to employees will follow in a few days.
The RSL reveals plans to assist Tl members, aiming to strengthen branches and fund village projects. A debt-free sub-branch reports historic accounts settled, with aging dating to 1550, and anticipates higher membership to boost subsidies and services this year.
Five year old Kay Paggett of Devonshire Street drowned while swimming with a large group near Windsor on the Hawkesbury River. Police report she slipped into a hole in the river while others watched, marking the fourth weekend tragedy.
Mercy flight was used to rescue a 15 year old Fijian boy from a barrier reef area. An RIBAS crew and local rescuers evacuated the boy to Eyeburs where a ship took him to Puloga for landing in sheltered water. The operation successfully stabilized the boy in Suya with medical care onboard.
London reports liners may serve as floating hotels for Olympic visitors in Melbourne. The idea faces hurdles from shipping routes and timing as regular Australia services contend with blackout periods and reduced voyages.
The Prime Minister Menzies will open the tenth anni esting of the Liberal Party in Canberra Monday. Councillors and party officials will attend as Federal Council and Executive meet in private session to discuss Labour divisions and the forthcoming general election victory. A presentation to Mr Menzies will mark his record term.
Brisbane reports a brewing electricity crisis as Southern Electric Authority areas face outages and plant shutdowns. South East Queensland homes risk water cuts, with 19 000 rural meters affected. state leaders meet to coordinate emergency steps and water boards restrict supplies.
A 1940s Canberra dairy study evaluates Tumut and nearby districts as potential milk sources for Canberra. It explores population growth, housing plans, and land use, estimating future milk imports and local production capacity with reference to Canberra’s distance, road links, and the need for a direct pipeline and new road construction.
A NSW public policy debate centers on milk pricing, zone coverage, and the role of a public authority. Proposals urge ACT and NSW dairy pricing tied to supply adequacy, with calls for a centralized authority to set producer and consumer prices and regulate imports.
Queensland article notes trees donated to AGT by local officials and residents for Westbourne, planted along a Canberra road. Vehicles transported the saplings five days, with a brief delay due to loading. crews completed the planting as part of a government project.
London may day report says Soviet leaders studied a potential 90 year friendship pact with America but Soviet people did not know Washington rejected the offer. Reuters notes Western observers expect Moscow to publish a fuller reaction soon as officials work on the terms of the proposed cooperation and non interference.
A Wellington based expedition under the Deep Breeze project reports a survey of a polar route. The New Zealand team led by Captain Seall’s line includes Trevor Tather and J. Smith, with HMS Wyamlet as one ship. The observers mark it as the first NZ ascent since 1921-13.
A dated dispatch reports talks by the General Council of the Singapore Libaue Watt hus Kiordet and delegates in London. Singapore seeks independence with a Commonwealth link, moving toward a Malayan Union arrangement subject to a shared external defence and foreign affairs framework under Britain.
A crash on Majura Lane caused extensive damage to a vehicle and left one driver hospitalized for observation. Police investigated the incident, while the unnamed passenger sustained minor injuries and reported no immediate danger.
Victims in a crash near Dw Yass Hospital showed mixed condition reports. Mrs Trane Brocrs and Bonnie Biiers were injured, with Antoon Broers and Headirone Bropys listed among others also affected, all from Halt and Alavn communities.
A man, Paul Scerr of Naveabundah, sustained a right elbow fracture after a two car crash on the Tenderal Highway near the Brisbane River bridge. Raymond Divall of Engoon trex drove the other vehicle. Police reported the elbow injury occurred as the other car exited a window. The scene involved multiple damaged vehicles and a later second collision near the canal. units remained at the roadside with emergency responders.
A 19 year old, identified as Wonting Wang, died after a rifle fired inside a moving car along a road near the Malinbury reservoir. Charles Fourie and Benubleh were in the vehicle when a bullet struck near Wang’s shoulder, killing him en route to Kyneton District Hospital. The incident is being investigated as a fatal gun accident with authorities inspecting the scene.
Emergency forestry division notes a warning period with uncertain wording. Despite unclear details, officials warn fire potential could rise in dry junuary like conditions.
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