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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

May 09, 1956

Page

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No Repetition of Work Cuts Says Minister

A Canberra deputation led by Mr Fairhall questioned government spending, urging more funds for Canberra works and long term jobs. Fairhall insisted past cuts would not recur, urged cautious expenditure, and noted limited funds remain for the current works program while stressing the department should plan expenditures ahead.

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All party Committee To Consider Constitution Change

An all party committee, with 48 members from the Federal and Country Parties and Labour Opposition, will examine constitutional amendments. Government nominees will have deliberative and voting rights. no representation for the Anti-Communist Labour Party. The committee, aided by a secretariat, will focus on the general charter and wording, aiming to secure amendments without a convention.

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Death sentences confirmed on Cypriot Greeks

The Executive Command and Governor meet as two Cypriot Greeks are confirmed for death. Michael Farwolts and Adveus Deme tigu face execution for the killing of a policeman and robbery of a British businessman in Nivosia and Pamaguata, with dates in August and June 8 respectively. British troops tighten security across Cypriot towns.

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Farms Ravaged in Morocco Frontiers Report

Report from the Algiers border area describes a weekend of violence with the Frei army suffering 33 dead and 18 captured while rebels killed 256 and captured 185. Seventy seven rebels were reported surrounded in the Vehessa region amid a 21 hour siege ending Saturday. A woman among moslems was found with injuries in nearby villages.

Algina Gunlan Oran Unlhia Moroueatt Vehessa Mosiems Algiers Hea

Risk Of Conflict In Middle East Falls Since Soviet Talks

London reports that Anglo Soviet talks reduced the risk of a Middle East war that could trigger global nuclear conflict. Lord Privy Seal Butler said the British government seeks a grand design avoiding total war, while urging restraint on Suez and broader disarmament talks with the United States and Soviet Union.

Middle East London PoReuter Medtichard Butler Butler Preston Urat

University Students Stage Cobalt Scare Prank

A prank on Commemoration Day involved students placing a capsule labeled Danger cobalt 99 at Watue Street and Broadway, causing police and officials to respond. The object, packed with a dark substance, was loaded into a police van and taken to Regent Street Police Station before being explained as a staged incident. Authorities warned against reckless actions during the commemorative events, while students collected donations and wore artened costumes as part of the celebration.

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Excess Profits Tax Plan Unworkable

Sir Arthur Fadden told the House the Government could not find a workable and equitable excess profits tax scheme. An expert committee had been unable to reach a solution, and the plan was abandoned.

Arthur Fadden House of Representatives Wared Lab East Sydney

Mr Menzies To Visit Four Nations In Definite Plans

Mr Menzies announced plans to visit four nations starting with London for the Commonwealth Prime Ministers Conference next month. He outlined travel via Malta and Austria to London, then on to West Germany and the Americas before returning to Australia. He said invitations to Japan the Philippines and Indonesia would be considered after London.

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U S to Aid Allies in Arming Israel

Article reports the United States considering aid to allies in arming Israel after Dulles’ NATO Paris talks. It mentions discussions with British and French officials, plans to avoid bearing responsibility for France’s arms sales, and hopes for a broader peace process in the Middle East led by Ben-Gurion and other regional leaders.

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Jervis Bay 5 Pound Notes Cleared by Inquiry

Sydney report states police declared the Jervis Bay five pound notes as perfectly genuine after examination by Commonwealth Bank and local officials. Inspector Millon and Superintendent at detectives led the inquiry, finding the notes negotiable despite earlier suspicions.

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Tito Urges Impatience on Disarmament Effort

Tito advocates impatience on disarmament and warns allies of rapid cuts. He calls for decisive steps while visiting France under protection, citing massive police and military deployment. The speech stresses using resources for humanity and world welfare.

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Miller Makes Best Score At Leicester

Fragmented cricket report shows Miller achieving his highest score at Leicester with a tally surpassing his prior best of 202 not out. Australia trails Leicester shire in a first innings 208, with Rutherford dismissed by Van Geloven and Miller contributing a notable stand before the innings ended.

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Offer For Head Of Cyprus Governor At Heraklion

A dubious offer from Ovetuy to Loewmerchat Ghasitlani proposes 40,000 gullars for removing Ploid-Marshil Sir Fohn Uhediuis, the Cyprus governor. The Bettiah Governor allegedly counters with 20,000 to reveal details about Gene Georgie Grivas, a claimed Cypriot terror figure.

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