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Newspaper

Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Mar 29, 1956

Page

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Unions Ban Planes As Shearer Labor Strife Grips Industry

Engineering unions in Australia and the Amalgamated Engineers Union call grounding planes amid a dispute over shearer wages. Reports from Sydney and Brisbane indicate workers shifting bids and protests as rates face challenge and potential wool exports risk disruptions.

Australasian Society of Engineers Amalgamated Fncineering Union Sue Midgus Neilon Fotons Shearers Hava Sydney Brrnbankir Royotts Luvday Southers Queensland Propertien Medoval Boonslury Grogan Duetronment AWA D. Donenerly Baldliwa

Russians visit opportune in thawing London ties

Report from Westminster notes Britain's invitation to Soviet leaders Bolganin and Karusi- Johey for talks. Ministers say the visit could ease tensions, with Lord Reading and Antony Eden stressing it marks a possible shift in Western relations. Opposition critics call the moment timely for plain speaking.

London Soviet Russia House of Laras Reading Gontnet Britain Srimia Antony Bacn Kruhehev Dome Sida Harllee Joi Lolli England Bari Boel Macshal Woraitip Coun

Beale Bell Bay rebuke sparks debate on privatization

Ministers clashed over Bell Bay operations and potential privatization. Officials cited consequences for Southern Pasian and regional welfare, noting government leverage and consent conditions under the Ama government framework.

Beale Bell Bay

Areas SA Commission Recommends Separate Development

A government commission advised Parliament on March to shelve full integration and pursue separate development of African areas. The panel argued balanced growth could preserve racial harmony and avoid conflict, urging sustained programs for economic and social advancement within the union.

Capetown Union Alyeve

No issue Friday for Cimberra Limes. office closes early

The Cimberra Limes will not publish tomorrow on Good Friday. The office will close at 5:30 PM tonight.

Cimberra

Prince Rainier and Grace Kelly Romance In Paris Talk

Paris reports recount Prince Rainier III and Grace Kelly discussing marriage in Paris. Court chaplain Francis Tuckery notes Kelly’s and Rainier’s cautious stance amid mounting public interest. Rainier travels to Monte Carlo as marriage plans loom for April 18.

Paris Grace Kelly Prince Reinier I Mongeo Tia Prince Francis Tuckery

Public Ward Fees Rise Implemented for Public Beds

The government approved higher ward fees from July 1 for public hospital beds. The new charges base on patient income after allowances and aim to replace the previous system. Exemptions for under 16 and in certain cases remain, with payment possibly in installments.

Mu Lucurne Weadnesday Pola Ngv Bolte

Pravda Accuses Stalin of Great Harm in Communist Debate

Fragmented account details Pravda criticizing Stalin's record, noting debates at a congress and party leadership clashes. It references Leninist doctrine, Marxist strength, and ongoing ideological struggles within the Communist movement.

Pravda Stalin Riley Suiwubnuhgy Pravin Ute Saps Pyaseel Vleae Othe International Saas Central Leninisin Lenin

U S Business Boom Leveling Off Says Commerce

Washington report shows the U S business boom level off somewhat this year with dips in factory output compared with last year when virtually all plants were expanding. The Commerce Department data temper expectations of a record year for the Republican administration.

Washington U.S Department of Commerce

Terrorists Shoot Soldiers In Cyprus Ambush

In Cyprus near Brenanos six miles south of Pamaguata an ambush killed two British soldiers and wounded others. Police imposed a curfew as troops swept the area for gunmen. A Cypriot, 70, linked to the exile archbishop Malakios was fined for possessing a pistol.

Nicores Cyprus Tee Forlats Brenanos Pamaguata Muruaer Yeaterday Sli Villelds Linuerol Wy Nivosla Wsiuuh Chivkelopdouinn Malakios Tor Aoyen

British submariners plan Australian settlement after service

Twenty of the British submarines will retire from the navy and settle in Australia after completing their service. The group is said to be leaving London this week, following years of service in Australian waters and related duties.

Facrician Chew Fheed Australia London Tueticlan Exow

Police interrupt Boy's Spree At Royal Show

A 13 year old was detained by detectives after an incident at the Royal Show where he spent money on rides and chocolate, then attempted to buy a mounting gear for a horse. Det Sgt Kennedy led the inquiry and the boy led officers to a nearby shop with several pounds found on him.

Dougierty Briana Austad Giugiers Paddy Duncan Philip Tengah Ingeapore Wagga RAAF No. & Squadron Boy Doer Ry Adams Wennedy Mnonny Brirle Kehaveny Tiey Kennedy Lal Experieyes Johnny Sharman Dy Hoy Hart Palice Blagktywe

Duststorm Havoc Hits Plains States and Texas

A sweeping dust storm disrupts Wyoming and Colorado towns and moves into Texas. Wind-driven fallout challenges travel, blocks visibility, and triggers weather bureau advisories. Severe gusts along the plains threaten agriculture, with reports of high hourly wind speeds and reduced wheat prospects in areas including Garden City and Dallas region.

Wyoming Waco Texas Tintte Bantar Gutavade Weuernh Agriculuire Pmr Clato Weather Bureau Colpuuily Ant Beporkadt Garden City Budge Kauines Luliboel Danlas Severs Colorado Downs

Minister Calls for Boost in Industry Research Efforts

Australia must expand scientific research to keep pace with technological advances and compete in export markets. Dr Keey and officials emphasize cooperative programs between government, industry, and universities to accelerate development, with several firms already joining joint research projects and new facilities planned.

Casey HC. Coombs Govsront Commonwealtht Bank Uf Ucannua Cateerra University Gallere Australia Keey Basel Wien Scientijo Jribock Tave Ein Niyiles CELRO Anxioile Ies Ro Tite SSLRO Aualiains Mirror Wail Roseasen Iol Umber Anil CLERO Industrie Tw Cilubhial Eexeireh Fuwies uleyoLed Qvale Speetil Beeadil Feather Industries Sever

Reds Spring Surprise Arms Plan

London reports Soviet disarmament proposal prompting urgent study by UN disarmament subcommittees. Western delegates push cautious limits while Britain France and Germany evaluate phased restrictions and a potential total ban on atomic weapons amid rival proposals.

Mises Tates Prusss Sunn Alserven Busunin Jharmenwat Busuin Getore Bertie Britain Total

Incomplete OCR leads to unclear historical notes

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