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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Jul 03, 1956

Page

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Major ports idle over award dispute across Australian harbors

Waterside workers walk off in Adelaide Hobart and Melbourne over union vote timing and cargo handling rules. Arbitration Court gave a one hour rise while warning discretion to adjust loads. Port Adelaide ships delayed. Bass Strait trader Savannah unloaded controversy and possible crew suspensions loom as meetings planned to discuss new conditions.

Adelaide Port Hobart Wharften Umion Battet Townsville Rest Son Kembla Oversea Shipping Representatives Association A. Lounig Watersidera San Vathalie Leunig Port Adelaide Uner Btrathaird London Fremantle W.W B. 3 Garrick

Nicosia Cafes Reopen After Curfew Amid Bomb Attack

Cafes and restaurants in central Nicosia reopened after a week of shutdowns imposed under emergency rules. Judge Bernard Shaw, injured in the earlier attack, is recovering and expected to resume trial next Thursday. A dawn curfew in the Greek quarter remains in effect following the June bombing that killed American Vice Consul William Botejet.

Nicosia Old City Mts William Bote- Jet

Collection Of Fine Begins In Cyprus Emergency

In Famagusta, authorities began collecting the largest collective fine under the Cyprus emergency measure. Greeks in the city faced fines totaling 140000 as authorities set up collection centers and warned payment by July. A court in Famagusta heard an interim order bid to halt the collection, with police present but no incidents reported.

London Aap-Reuter Cyprus Pamagusias Corm- Tilaalonee Sey de Trient Etlon Famagusta Nicoaia Anthimos Itium Aenior Atitt Athens

Cautions on NT Gas Find Near Darwin

Reports from Darwin say oil strike doubts arise after Petrick bores south of Tennant Creek, where an explosion at 120 feet blew off his hat while sampling sludge. NT officials head to Darwin with details as geologists warn against premature bonanza predictions amid prior gas explosions in Australia.

Darwin Martin Petrick Jdeaert Tennant’s Creek Petrick Alice Springs N.T

Dairy price rises and tea price cut reported in Sydney

Prices for butter cheese and flour increased while tea prices were cut. The Grocers and Storekeepers Association urged immediate pass through of the tea reduction. Dairy costs up due to farm, manufacture and transport increases. subsidy noted as £134 million to aid housewives. Australian Dairy Farmers Federation praised farmers for maintaining low production costs.

Sydney The Grocers and Storekeepers' Association of N.S.W Mr. Osborne Bad Union B.C Gibson Costa Australian Dairy Farmers' Federation EB. G. Roberts Melbourne

Airliner Disaster at Grand Canyon Stuns Nation

Helicopter teams will retrieve bodies from the Grand Canyon where two airliners collided, killing all 128 aboard. Victims include a Michigan mother traveling with children and a New York stewardess. Authorities plan to identify remains at Flagstaff Coroner's Office as safety reforms and navigation aid upgrades proceed under federal action.

Grand Canyon Arizona United States United Jongest Cials Civil Aeronautica Board Jerome Beldt Flagstaff United Aimies DCT Michigan Mid-West Beth Davia New York

Hostel Tariffs May Rise

Tariffs at Nostela hostels operated by the Department of the Interior will be reviewed soon. An official said any adjustment would depend on annual trading statements now being prepared. Current weekly rates range from £5 0 8 to £7 0 6 with some hotels charging higher.

Nostela Department of the Interior Kurras Jong Extels Deane Elen Wars Ite

Food parachuted to floodbound families near Forbes

Floods isolate 16 families at Forbes with supplies dropped from the air. Roads around Wagga and North Wagga remain closed by heavy snowfall. Ploughs will operate tomorrow to clear routes as residents face ongoing disruption.

Sydney Forbes Extee Wagga North Wagga Koadusko Kianare Romda

Sydney Wool Prices Rise at Sydney Sales

Wool prices at Sydney sales climbed 3% to 5% higher than the Ian Sydney sales on May but were 24 to 5% below Brisbane week closing rates. First Sydney sale since May 23 faced shearing disruption and market uncertainty.

Sydney Brisbane

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