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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
May 14, 1956
Page
2
Fragmented weather data shows temperatures, wind directions and rainfall readings with times and locations. Canberra forecast: fine cool day with moderating south east winds. regional South Coast and Tablelands show showers between coast and ranges with morning fog on high lands and winds easing during the day.
A national meeting of the Save the Coal Industry committee debates whether state aid can save coal and argues the industry must compete with modern fuels. It faults transport costs, urges government supervision through the Joint Coal Board, and stresses reform over nationalisation while considering gas and oil trends. The discussion notes NSW’s lag in coal development and urges focus on efficiency, transport, and industry self-help to protect prices and workers.
Two thousand rebels were reported advancing on Tremocr in the Ore Department on Saturday night to seize the town. French troops manned artillery ports and machine guns as authorities prepared. the city has a population around 80,000 while wire services noted mounting tensions amid the confrontation.
VIENNA Sunday Reuters reports part of the Iron Curtain on the Austrian Hungarian frontier is being demolished as Hungarian troops begin to remove minefields along the border. Barbed wire fences watchtowers searchlights and machine guns have not yet been touched.
A long discussion on expanding Commonwealth astronomy emphasizes enhanced collaboration, global telescope projects, and upgraded facilities. It notes Sir Isaac Newton’s legacy, the move of observatories to Sussex, and Britain’s need to access larger telescopes overseas for meaningful southern sky observations.
A bride described as wearing Heather from America married Olsson, twin son of Mr and Mrs H. Diason, at St John's on a Saturday. The bride, second daughter of Mrs OM Won nov and the late Mr A B Kennedy, wore a full length white gown with guipure, lace, and tulle. The groom, a twin, came from a family noted in the report, and guests included relatives and friends as the ceremony concluded with a reception and a bouquet of white flowers.
The Fremantle couple Mr and Mrs Wy Dyust hosted a wedding at the Methodist Church with guests from Adelaide Melbourne Sydney and beyond. The bride wore a full length white bridal gown with a long train and veil, and was attended by bridesmaids in blue frocks. bouquets featured pink carnations. Best man Joast and other relatives joined in greeting the couple, who planned a future reception with family and friends.
Odd translated reminiscence recounts the foundation ceremony of St John the Church with Rev Edward Smith and Bishop Gurgmatea. The May 11 1810 event featured a foundation stone laid by Smith and a sermon in the wilderness of Judes, with local residents and descendants in attendance.
Readers argue for lower passenger fares and reduced travel times over increased taxes and tolls. The writer urges a uniform fare system to ease costs, criticizing higher printing and operational expenses while noting potential benefits to mobility and walking. The piece references Canberra and New York context, with calls for affordable public transport and overtime delays to be minimized.
The Recorded Music Society at Amstomy Loalgiit presents a program of modern music. It includes Prakniie's Concerto No 3 and pieces by Raval and Strawinsky. The society plans this event within the month.
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