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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Jun 04, 1956
Page
2
Regional forecast and weather observations show scattered showers and cooling trend with frosts inland. A London sports report notes Becker’s semi final advancement after a quarterfinal win, with Becker defeating Hammerstein 6-4 0-1.
The article discusses Molotov’s removal from the Foreign Ministry amid Moscow’s balancing act with Yugoslavia and Tito. It notes his long ties to Stalin and his role as Pravda editor, suggesting his fall may foreshadow Moscow’s evolving stance toward the West and a more nuanced approach in Europe while Bulganin and Kruschev rise in influence.
Amid turmoil, protesters in Suouay denounce United Nations suspensions affecting Neutral Nations Supervisory Commission work in Korea. The UN Command accuses North Korea of armistice breaches and orders communist supervisors out of South Korea within a week. North Korea protests, calling the action regrettable and seeking restraint to reduce regional tension.
The United Nations Security Council debated a Palestine settlement plan but Arab states and the Soviet bloc opposed a key clause. Britain and others proposed amendments to ensure a peaceful path, while Arab objections and fear of expanding a mandate stalled consensus.
The government announced that Sir William Slim will lead an official party to Norfolk Island for its centenary celebration beginning next Friday. The party includes Lady Hastwell and parliamentary delegates, with the High Commissioner for New Zealand and other territorial officials attending. They will travel by jet and provide guards of honour for the event.
A Victorian conference endorses a policy favoring voluntary cooperation over compulsory unionism. The resolution argues that preferring unions, not compelling them, would ease employer relations and help Labour government aims. Speakers criticize compulsory measures as ineffective and outdated.
Reported plans describe Woomera as a site for upper atmosphere research during 1957. Howard Bowle notes installation of equipment enabling rocket boosted tests to study high altitude conditions. British and Australian scientists will coordinate with Farnborough and Royal Society committees for advancing guided weapon research.
A Sunday report from Melbourne notes the state conference of the ALP overwhelmingly rejected abolishing arbitration without a substitute system. Delegates call for reorganizing arbitration machinery aligned with trades union policy to control industrial relations and collective bargaining amid concerns about independence and employer union dynamics.
A motorcyclist was injured following a collision with a sheep early Saturday morning near Canberra. The rider, Frederels Jonny Sent, was taken to Canberra Community Hospital with facial injuries after the crash involving multiple vehicles and property along Litas Stone Avenue and Acton Street. Minor damage reported to several vehicles. no fatalities.
Dr Evatt calls for price controls and higher wages to maintain living standards. He argues the Labor Party fight is over, with internal unity and outside influence reduced, urging government action to stabilize costs while party members in Parliament back the leadership.
Canberra unions press for a £1 weekly wage increase as cost of living climbs amid unlikely prospects of quick approval. Officials warn that wage demands must consider housing, jobs and inflation, while employers question affordability.
The Canberra Grgimper invites patrons to join a waiting list for the Music Society. The program features the Se lary String Quartet and entries include Mozart and Beethoven quintets. Bernard Shore will perform as violist, with the concert directed by the Music Society.
The American press summaries mass layoffs in the U.S. motor industry with 18,000 workers losing jobs last week and total unemployed rising to 385,000. Report notes no robot surge, cites Stannard Motors cuts, and mentions Belgian and Swedish union positions on modernization and working weeks.
Auction figures from Queanbeyan show keen bidding as 8 000 sheep and varied cattle sales drew buyers from Goulburn Sydney and Boorowo. Prices ranged from £12 to £146 for cattle and from 41s 6d to 95s 10d for lambs, with averages about £4 per head for sheep and 232 3/4d per head overall.
A blaze destroyed 200 chickens at Sutton yesterday as authorities investigated the fire’s origin. Witness Neville Wallace of Bulmbah Crescent reported the incident, with responders highlighting loss of incubators and equipment.
Fragmented text describes ambitious tunnel construction under snowy conditions. Mentions Australians and New Zealanders, radar systems, trials, and a surge chamber with work teams. The passage is garbled but centers on rapid progress in a major engineering project amid challenging weather. References to tunnels and testing imply ongoing development and international involvement.
A Turner event saw multiple pigeon entrants with varied results. Victor Hevtorede of O’Gon won the top prize in one race while Brie Tusk of O’Geanen placed second in another. Matches were hosted by local organizers and weather conditions affected speeds.
A Canberra constable married a Melbourne bride in a Jude's Chel ceremony. Guests from Melbourne, Sydney, Bombel and Comberi attended the wedding at Hotel Ainslie Rex. The couple planned a Queensland honeymoon before settling in Canberra.
A partially readable article discusses Israel plans to develop a pulp and paper industry with Australian cooperation. It notes a government statement on advancing pulp production and potential international collaboration, referencing agriculture minister J Luz and industry officials.
A masked bandit attempted a wild-up in North Meltaine last night. He fled the scene after the hold up, leaving the supposed victim unharmed and the area in a state of shock. Local authorities began an investigation into the incident.
Readers debate Soviet population trends and the Sixth Five Year Plan. They argue about labor force growth, industrial targets, agricultural expansion, and the potential demobilisation of the army in a broader discussion on capitalism and communism.
Vicer regal figures visited Boze algani Traralgon in Viet for a formal official visit. A government general opened a new Ty ion hospital at Traralgay before returning to Sydney. Lieutenant Commander and Mrs J R Prescott attended an Advanced University House engagement.
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