19 Mar 1956
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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Mar 19, 1956
Page
1
Flood warnings dominate Central Western districts as the Mississippi and surrounding rivers surge. Officials report 20 families forced from homes, widespread evacuations, and rising water threatening towns while crews brace for peak levels and efforts to protect crops and livestock continue.
In Mahe Seychelles Sunday, Archbishop Makerios and three priests spent time singing in shade of a villa garden. They face slanders and fear of armed threats as they await future court actions.
Fragmentary OCR notes indicate a minister named Phe Atonemian visiting Singapore on a Sunday. Content includes garbled names such as Laral Aber and My Te fe Casesr with unclear affiliations. No coherent events or outcomes can be confirmed from the readable text.
An accident near Goangara pine left a woman dead and a pilot injured. Eyewitness reports describe the aircraft tumbling and stalling as wind and trees caused the crash, with the wing-tip torn off and the plane plunging into a field.
Sir Colin Sinclair, once a British minister and president of a royal society, dies in a hospital at age 30 after a brief illness. The report notes his prior roles and short life, with few details due to fragmented OCR.
The cabinet plans reinforce operations in Algeria as unrest spreads across Africa and West Germany. The defense plan includes coastal fortifications and increased equipment. ministers discuss possible deployment timelines and strategic shifts in the region.
An official report from Yass in New South Wales notes that a Victorian minister sustained fatal injuries while inspecting a vessel near Fass youter. The event occurred as a trolley was halted and the minister was struck by objects from the scene.
A severe earthquake toppled houses in the village of Chin about 30 miles south of Bolwul. 180 Lebanese killed and about 200 injured as 86 villages were damaged. Rescue efforts by police firemen and soldiers continued with aid and evacuations underway. More than 1,000,000 in relief funds planned with broadcast appeals for assistance.
A massive fire at a large refrigerated warehouse in Pyrmont Sydney caused extensive damage and threatened major stock. Firefighters battled the blaze as workers and officials assessed the destruction of frozen goods and facilities.
A garbled report notes Red unions ask for a cabinet seat in Indonesia. The draft list from the indeterminate national committee is submitted to President Sukarno after consultations. The proposal aims to strengthen labor representation in government.
Reports from Tbilisi describe large crowds protesting Stalin’s fate with chants and portraits torn down. Soviet leaders in London react as demonstrations flare across Georgia with clashes and police amid a wider controversy over Khrushchev and Bulganin.
Report of a Melbourne arrest clearing eight sailors from Fremantle after a disturbance aboard the ship Vompimg. Det Insp C A Tally notes investigations ongoing as melbourne police handle the case of a public mischief charge arising from the incident near Punt Road.
A garbled obituary notes Marie Curie, famed French physicist and twice Nobel laureate, died yesterday. It mentions her daughter Irène Joliot-Curie, her prize in chemistry in 1986, and references to the Curie family name and the French atomic energy commission.
Dr Markley visiting Australia from the American College of Dentists warns that half of Australians may lose teeth without repair. He urges immediate action including cleanings after every meal, a safer water supply, and a better diet. He notes rampant decay from contaminated water and stresses checkups and examinations.
Fragmentary report notes Hobart escapees in Australia and nearby towns. Names and details are unreadable, but authorities mention a police search and a fruitless effort to locate several escapees including individuals linked to Hobart. The text is garbled with multiple misspellings and incomplete phrases.
After the Gunheren Cup was canceled, patrons faced missing money and delays for refunds. Witnesses describe confusion at the event site with ticketing and payment issues, while organizers debate liability and proper refunds. Local authorities and involved parties hedge on timelines as affected customers seek redress.
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