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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Jun 19, 1956

Page

5

Criticism of Russian Communism Shakes World Leadership Hope

The article notes emerging criticisms of Russian leadership from New York and Rome, while Tito toys with a Yugoslav led alternative. It argues Moscow fears China’s rise and stresses that Western complacency could weaken its grip as Soviet influence grows in Asia, Europe, and Africa.

Stalin New York Rome Mi Tito Yugoslavia Russia China India Burma Tito Moscow Middle East Marshal Tite Asia Europe Maica Australia Africa

Labour campaign on personal freedom in the UK

The Labour policy statement titled Personal Freedom argues workers on secret defence contracts should face a clear charge unless the minister decides otherwise. It links private power to curbs on liberty and calls for safeguards for individuals, aliens rights, legal aid, tribunal procedures, and stronger professional discipline. It also criticizes state control of the press while preferring a competitive commercial press.

Garbett Sussex

Governor General Receives Thai Ambassador Letters of Credence

The Governor-General Sir William Slim at Admiralty House yesterday received from Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary Konthi Supha mongkhon the letters of credence marking his appointment as Thailand’s ambassador to Australia. A dinner for the envoy was hosted by the Governor-General with Sir Kenneth Street among the attendees.

Mshal William Slim Admiralty House Konthi Suphamongkhon Thailand Australia Kenneth Street D, H

Wheat damage from floods hits Adelaide region

Floodwaters caused up to £20000 damage to wheat stocks in Cumminson Eyre Peninsula. In Stirling Adelaide Hills about 200 telephone subscribers remain cut off due to storm damage to an underground cable.

Adelaide Cumminson Eyre Peninsula Stirling Adelaide Hills

Canberra College Plans Detailed Science Course Study

Canberra University College will examine resources needed to establish science courses in chemistry physics geology botany and related fields. Public support is strong and four distinguished scientists have agreed to act as advisers: Le Fevre Martin Oliphant and Turner. The first advisers meeting with the council is expected soon.

Canberra University College Canberra Eamiet Stax Advisers R. J. W. le Fevre University of Sydney L. H. Martin University of Melbourne M. Oliphant Australian National University J. 8. Turner

Parliament Schedule For Debates On Housing and Arbitration Bills

The House of Representatives will meet today at 2.30 p.m. to resume the Housing Agreement Bill after questions. The Senate also convenes at 2.30 p.m. to continue the Arbitration and Conciliation Bill debate after questions.

House of Representatives Senate

Canberra Community Hospital seeks training centre status

The Canberra Community Hospital applied to be recognised as a training centre for resident medical officers to address current shortages. The Post-Graduate Committee in Medicine at Sydney University has deferred the application for review. The board noted new graduates were insufficient to meet NSW hospital needs and no allocation could be made to Canberra.

Canberra Community Hospital Sydney ‘University Canberra New South Wales Peach and Brophy Jawa Mr. Brophy Sydney Brisbane Melbourne Adelaide Perth Hobart Newcastle

Tito's Moscow Visit Raises Western Dilemma

A fragmentary analysis argues Tito may align with Soviet socialism or still value Western support. It surveys his past stance from 1948 expulsions through postwar aid, suggesting his aim as a bridge between blocs and a potential limited alliance with Moscow or the West depending on Cold War shifts. The piece weighs his calls for left unity against U.S. and British recognition and the impact on future East West policy.

Tito Tit Moscow Middle East Stalin United States

Request for Extension of Free X Rays at Canberra Hospital

The Department of Health urged the Canberra Community Hospital Board to provide free chest X ray services for anti-TB drive and Queanbeyan residents. It noted such facilities exist in New South Wales and the board agreed to comply after discussion with hospital authorities. The chairman urged funding from State sources and offset by ACT residents.

Department Health Canberra Brooks Health Department Queanbeyan Ac.t

Letters to the Editor on local produce and milk supply

Canberra readers urge action to lower vegetable prices by using nearby fertile lands. They criticize long transport for beans and potatoes and advocate utilizing Tuggeranong Valley and Lachlan-Lan yond areas for fresh milk, questioning Tumut as a source and calling for Department of Health oversight. Penn P Dalgarno, Canberra.

Webb Canberra Tumut Tuggeranong Valley Lanyon Murrine Bidgee Ceattle Act Department of Health Dalgarno

Soviet Film Output Jumps in Quality Emphasis

The US Information Agency reported a sharp rise in Soviet film production with improved quality, highlighting a notable NE leap and a shift in cinematic emphasis.

Washington Aap-Reuter US Information Agency

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