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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Mar 06, 1956

Page

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Advisers Call Review of Arbitration System

The Minister for Labour Mr Halt announced a special council meeting on March 16 to discuss the implications of the High Court decision limiting the Arbitration Court. He said a review of the arbitration system is urgent, with officials to consider documents and motions on reforms.

Labour Halt High Court Hol High Arbitration Court Boilermakers’ Society ML Hilt Ailkeries

Cyclone Threat Reaches Mackay As Winds Soar

A cyclone near Mackay lashed the region with gale force winds up to 80 mph and widespread damage. Weather officials warned of a shifting path toward the west as squalls battered Bowen to St Lawrence and power outages followed. Strong gusts and falling barometers marked a severe weather episode, with impacts extending north toward Calri n and Prosperine.

Weather Bureau Wawman Mackay Bowen St. Lawrence M. Mackey Isbane Monttay Queensland Saiinu Mackey Newman Wes Waa Calrin Mackry

Ban On Motor Racing Track After Tragedy

State Cabinet authorised the Health Minister to ban all motor racing at Bretnack Ferntyer Gully after a five year old girl was killed when a stack fell into a safety trace. The Premier announced the cabinet decision following a Crown Law Department inquiry. The Health Commission will take safety radiations to govern the track.

Armen Towngne Camron Bretnack Ferntyer Gully Grennock la Hirao

Three Injured When Bus Leaves Road In Brisbane

A Brisbane bus left the road early today injuring seven people according to witnesses. The bus struck a gum tree then veered across the road before coming to rest. The injured were treated at Maitland Hospital. Names include Mrs Helen Tait of Went Buahine and Mary Cater Ji Devas of Croydon Street.

Sidney Maint Beisbane Maitland Baspital Helan Tait Vulture Street Buahine Val Hell Mussley Brighton Brisbane Mary Cater Ji Devas Besudesert Asi Thomas Sentti Croydon Atreet Peter Has feun athey _petsingers Brutaog the Cruel

Vast Antarctic Trough May Affect Weather

A dramatic Antarctic trough may influence global weather patterns this season. Scientist Paul Briple notes the feature could alter wind and temperature, with observations suggesting the dome over Marie Byrd Land and the eastern Pacific sector reaching high altitudes and releasing powerful atmospheric effects.

Antarctic Ures Monsay Llu Rewa Wa Browght Washington Panl Biple Sun Admirst Rieti Ayre Commuendey New York Sipe Aeliot Marie Byrand Antarctica Cha Wildet Land Queen Mande Land

Army Sergeant Killed On Jungle Patrol in Malaya Excess

An Australian Army patrol near Bongau Forest Reserve in Malaya engaged Communist terrorists. A sergeant, name withheld, was killed, with another soldier wounded. The patrol returned fire in a 45 minute clash. terrorists withdrew. A second Australian sergeant had died earlier in the area, and a fellow soldier accidentally shot dead nearby.

Cocevanane Moray Bongau Ponong Sts Niutine Jane Jing Royal Amairaint Regiment

Rhee Declines Third Term Change in South Korean leadership

The article reports President Rhee of the Republic of Korea declining a third term, citing retirement after a constituting term and unification goals. It notes the Liberal Party National Convention and its efforts to persuade him to reconsider, reflecting on national aspirations and division between North and South Korea.

Aeuul Monus Synkman Liberal Party Bia Tal Rhee Uys

Big 3 Set to Discuss Glubb Dismissal This Week

Washington reports say Big Three representatives will discuss General Glubb’s dismissal of the Arab Legion commander and its implications for Jordan and broader Middle East stability. British officials plan a Commons statement tomorrow.

Big 3 Glubb Washington Jordan Emander Arab Legion John Glubb Jamenting Brilistr Broneh Ghihi Tav House of Commons Lub Gluny Anthony Mir Anthony Nuttin Joverranenda Lo Darob

Vote of Confidence in Adenauer Gains in Germany

The Christian Democrats strengthened their position in the State Parliament, with 42% of the vote and 48 seats, while the Social Democrats took 36 seats and the CDU leads the coalition talks. The big question is the relationship between the Christian Democrats and the West German Social Democrats.

Adenauer Susie Bundesrat Christian Democrat Party Wnt Christan Democrats Sgurey Jehoy Wall Damocrats Farty Ingtaad Budo Fen Democrats Chrialins Slike Christian Democrats Alion

Talks on Commonwealth finance meetings urged

The article reports calls for more frequent meetings of Commonwealth finance ministers to coordinate strategy amid export expansion and subsidy disputes.It notes tensions with Australia and South Africa over subsidies and policies, and suggests intensified discussions to address division and common economic aims.

Australia Africa Domokve Smlsistera

Independence joy as Moroccans celebrate with Sultan return

Rabat residents filled the streets last night to greet Sultan Sidi Mohamed Ben Youssef as Morocco celebrates independence ending the 1912 Treaty of Fez. Crowds camped around the Imperial Palace as thousands danced, sang, and gathered for mass rallies. Reports say several Moroccans were killed and dozens wounded amid ongoing unrest and attacks linked to the protectorate era.

Rabat Sultan Sidi Mohamed Ben Youssef Paris Fes France Morocco Mountins Imperial Palace Tdépen Ione Party Tas

Prices Firm At Sydney Sales Reported

Prices were unchanged at Brisbane closing rates amid a week of wadi sales. Key buyers included Japan, the United Kingdom, and the Continent with support from the United States and local mills. Several identifications appear, listing various Sup and AAA consignments with mixed quantities and code-like names.

CNET Brisbane Japan United Kingdom Continent Sein United States Milla Lawwell Yass Losga

Cahill Ministry Loses Ground In Doubtful Seats

In Maitland Liberal candidate Morris extended his lead to 555 votes as Cahill’s government risks loss. Notes show Labour gains elsewhere with seats Dubbo North Sydney Ryde and Young as pivotal, while Hartley remains undecided between Rabson and W M Black.

Cahill Sydney Labour Party Concord Parramatta Cucther Daly Young North Sydney Mo Ae Morris Maitland Iowa Slectaratea Nmberest Mudgee Claptellate Dubbo Coward Ryde Hartley DIET Liberal Country Party Independent Labour Doubtful Labour Hall Shelv Wishhl Indeidilt Auburn Ryde North Sydney Mudgee Maite Jandale Tim Labour Livers Morton MLS Sment Ashfield Hiwkenbury Goxford Goulburn Sittin T. Murphy L. W. Muttan Geneonlmday Mar Ryvlo Howniee B. Collings Leo Matt Eheed Mudeseani Mortis Sandlcate Tr. W Black Aic Liabour 47H. Robson Seid Robson

Playford Majority Likely After Doubtful Seats

Adelaide report suggests the Playford Government may hold a small Assembly majority of three based on two doubtful LCL gains in Walla and Chaffey. Results could hinge on preferences. Melvilleau's lead in the Labor-leaning seat remains tight. Parliament expected to meet in May or June with cabinet reshuffles likely.

Adelaide Playford Assembly LCL Walla My. Femi Lgt S Yates Chaffey Aime J My. Melaiuveau Tn Murray Mr White Abe Chise Benrowey Agelcultire Muaibth

Wrong Blood Given Woman, Coroner Told

A coroner reported a woman died after receiving the wrong blood type at Rachel Forsky Hospital. The patient reportedly received EEL negative instead of RU positive. Investigators are examining the blood transfusion incident and details about the carrier and medical staff.

Mena A. Wantin Rachel Forsky Hospital Dovator My. McDonald Phyilis Muchatle Tie Byplanano Guilterd

U S Prepares for Protests Over Cotton Sale Plan

U S officials faced planned demonstrations in Washington as Egypt and other nations prepared to protest a U S decision. The government intends to sell cotton from government stocks at a world market rate of five million bales annually, drawing swift criticism from abroad.

Oficina Wa Washington Blaenflower Administration Auido Reuter Egypt Perl Wereek Secretary of Agricultre Wara Benson

Fragmented World News Fragments From an Untidy Dispatch

A garbled bulletin mix reports on Germany's deputy premier Ulbricht, heavy snow casualties in Korea, a U S presidential campaign tease, a Commons sponsor threat, Bonn crash injuries, nationalist tensions in Hong Kong, and Casablanca terrorist attack on a female pilot.

Chris Btalin London Wise Washington Porky Mole Jess Belial Cane Bonn Maoniliy Beltiah Ik Royal Air Boren Hospital Hong Kong Ishollire Oye Alial Womanhaly Gasoblanca Chagul

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