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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Jul 02, 1956

Page

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Two airliners collide over Grand Canyon disaster

In Winslow Arizona Sunday two passenger jets carrying 127 people crashed into the Grand Canyon during a fierce desert storm after an apparent mid air collision. Wreckage strewn across the canyon bottom, two burned piles identified as the airliners, rescue teams planned dawn parachute drops to inspect debris.

Winslow Arizona Grand Canyon Palena Henry Hudgin Grand Canyon Airlines Big Canyon Atte Colorado River Iain Byra Ryland March Air Force Base Winslow Search and Rescue Ryland

Peace Threatened On Waterfront

Melbourne faces possible unrest as five months of calm on the waterfront may end due to disputes between watersiders and shipowners this week. Workers and union delegates prepare for elections, amid tensions involving the Communist faction and recent All-Australian ACT.U. congress actions.

Melbourne Etler Axel la Hull Ieee Ie Sting Alse Sling U. Special Congress ASU A. E. Monk W.W.F Trades Hall Council WWF

Widow Rajk sparks uproar at Budapest meeting

In Budapest a night vigil by 1,000 old Communists sparked uproar as Mrs Lazaloa Rajk widow of former Hungarian Foreign Minister denounced government leaders. Reported demonstrations followed in Vienna with up to 5,000 outside, naming Matyas Rakosi as responsible for charges against her husband. Rakosi absent, likely in Moscow for instructions.

Vienna Reuter Mra Lazaloa Rajk Budapest Rajk Matayas Rakosi Communist Party Rakosi Moscow Rakoal

Rose Pruning Demonstration at Canberra Chit Wag Col Event

A pruning demonstration titled Rose Pruning Demonstration was organized by Canberra Rous Chit Wag Col. Wikner Me and Mrs. J. F. toh led the session, showing the best way to prune roses and shrubs for healthy growth.

Rove Bush Canberra Col Wikner J. F. Toh

Missing grazier Norman Pietsch located after lead

Sydney police say they have traced the whereabouts of wealthy grazier Norman Pietsch ten days after his disappearance. A private investigator interview is reported as the breakthrough. Pietsch left Wagga for Sydney twelve days ago and was last seen at Goulburn ten days ago. his abandoned car was found in Moss Vale amid murder speculation.

Sydney iPolice Norman Pietsch Pietsch Moss Vale Wagga Gouliburn

Fifty Seven Greek Residents sue British Commissioner

Fifty seven prominent Cypriot Greeks in Famagusta filed a suit against British commissioner B J Weston seeking a court declaration that the £40,000 collective fine levied on Famagusta Greeks under emergency regulations is excessive.

Nicosia Sungay A.A.P. Reuter Famagusta B. J. Weston

Denies Protest Insincere Over Transport Fares Review

Sydney Sunday report says F H Campbell president denied the protest was insincere and stated the State Executive agreed on a full review of transport fare increases. Premier Cubill to meet ministers Monday about the issue while Labour Council plans a protest campaign and leaflets.

Sydney F. H. Campbell Campbell Anyon Labour Council

Mass Trial Looms After Poznan Uprising

Polish workers involved in the Poznan riots face a mass trial, with uncertain court type and possible death sentences. Death toll figures vary, with Polish, British, and West German sources reporting hundreds killed or wounded as troops guard the city. The unrest prompts warnings from the Hungarian Workers Party and calls for restraint from political parties amid ongoing military funerals and a deserted trade fair.

London A.A.P Reuter Poznan Rarsaw Radio Communist Party Ballesodtia Io United Press Moscow Radio Central Committee Posnan D.P.A D-P.a Sts

Five Die On Roads In Victoria

Melbourne dispatch records five fatalities from Victorian road crashes. Victims include a Burwood man fatally injured on Burwood Road in Lower Ferntree Gully, a 16 year old who died under a fallen trunk in Vines Road Geelong, and other unnamed riders who died after yesterday’s accidents. The Alfred Hospital reported admissions of some injured.

Melbourne Victorian Road Acciay Pyear Old x Mao Alfred Hospital Harold Gladestons Burwood Burwood Road Lower Ferntree Gully Hoy Vines Road Geelong

U.S. offers aid as unrest roils Poznan Poland

The United States yesterday offered flour to the Red Cross with a note that any aid would be a gift from the American people to Poland. Washington officials cited Poznan rioting as evidence of broader unrest in Soviet Eastern Europe and linked it to police relaxations and foreign visitors at an industrial fair.

Washington U.S Red Cross Herbert Hoover Poland Pollah Poonan Poznan State Department Ares

Three shearers injured in siding attack at Coomboola

In Brisbane on Sunday seven award rate shearers were bashed at Coomboola railway siding. Luggage was set on fire and two others were hurt including head injury and concussion. Witnesses say about ten men arrived in a utility, attacked the shearers, and spilled clothes before setting belongings alight. Ambulance staff transported the injured to Koala Hospital amid tense conditions.

Brisbane Coomboola Hric Rs Utiity Gee Ton Straham Koanital

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