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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Jul 31, 1956
Page
1
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Egypt declares a quick lifting of its export ban while defending its monetary policy and gold and foreign currency reserves against Britain's sanctions. Reports from Port Said note no port disruption as Suez nationalisation continues to operate. In London and New Delhi, officials stress negotiations over the canal with warnings that force would worsen matters. The British Commons hears that arms exports to Egypt have been halted, and questions arise about two destroyers sold to Egypt.
Desperate efforts to shore up levees as rising Murray and Darling floodwaters threaten Robinvale Mildura and Euston. Volunteers work overnight with sandbags to protect the town bridge and critical institutions while residents brace for widespread damage and possible evacuations.
New bus fares took effect in Canberra with an estimated annual revenue rise of £10,000. Fares hike includes 2d increases on most sections, unchanged first, 4d to 6d jumps, and a new free travel allowance for children five and under. Total transport losses since inception reach £500,000. last year mileage was 922,700 and passengers 3,925,000. the previous fare rise was in 1952.
Dozen ships and yachts fired distress signals as a gale tore the Channel. The 1,246-ton freighter Teeswood capsized off the Kent coast with 16 aboard. one died later. The Moyans, a 103-ton ketch, wrecked off the Cornish coast. Royal Navy destroyers and lifeboats searched amid 15-foot waves. several vessels were blown ashore and many crews rescued by helicopters and small boats.
The central bank report shows overseas balances up by £9 million, a rise of £20.6 million from the fiscal year end. Holdings abroad reach £2,802 million, while domestic deposits show a notable improvement in the autumn, suggesting an expected continued recovery.
Eighty eight cars have entered for the Mobilgas Round Australia Trial. A husband and wife beam will lead off the trial from Parramatta Park at 11 a m next Saturday. They are Mr and Mrs G Carmody of Wentworthville driving a Ford Customs line.
The chairman of the ACT Advisory Council Mr F D Quinane announced a site near Beauchamp Bouse for an Academy of Science building. The project, reported by the National Capital Planning and Development Committee, aims to add to Canberra and is planned from the Narra bundah elite. Construction to start when funds are available.
A letter dated July 19 from Kalltapong, India, signed by Thupten Nyenjeh, Abbot of Gyantzss Monastery and co-Governor of Gyantse, describes growing revolts in Tibet and a stand for independence. It cites reports of clashes near Kardxeh and a struggle to maintain traditional freedom against Chinese troops.
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