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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

May 15, 1956

Page

2

Sukarno On Way to America Visit

Indonesian President Sukarno travels en route to the United States with a delegation including Abdulghani. The visit aims to strengthen ties with Western nations as he plans stops in Canada Switzerland West Germany and a 20 day stay in the U.S. Abdulghani notes support for Western aid and rejects charges against him as false.

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Birth of Royal Moroccan Army Parade Observed in Rabat

In Rabat a large parade marks the Birth of the Royal Moroccan Army. About fourteen thousand troops and fourteen armored vehicles participate as artillery and units march past. Officials review the ceremony from the hall of the palace with the flag and crown symbolism emphasized.

Rabat Tabat Royal Morocco Lanka Ihrough Arsdy

Coloured Stills Show Tonight By Catholic Women’s League

St Christopher's Branch invites members and guests to an evening at the Albert Hall to view coloured stills of Rome Northern Italy Lourdes Patna Spain and more with Dean McKay as the star speaker. The slides were taken some years ago by Dean McGillivray on Lipatload during a prior outing.

St. Christopher's Catholic Women's League Albert Hall Dean Mcaray Evest Sparker Rome Taly Lourenee Patina Bpain Teorlang Dean McGillivray

Mystery Year Book sparks call for reform in Australia

A critical review condemns the Commonwealth Year Book for outdated statistics and poor public service data. It urges the Bureau of Census and Statistics and Treasury to overhaul production, align figures with current years, and consider transferring duties to the Bureau for a more accurate national record.

Hormal Bureau of Conens and Biatistics Treasury Army Australia Celinies Iineo Yales Luis

Parliament schedules debates on licences and tax bills

The House of Representatives will convene at 2 30 p m to question time and resume debate on the Television Licence Fees Bill. The Senate will meet at 3 pm and, after questions, debate the Income Tax Assessment Bill.

House of Representatives Senate

Canberra Weather Report and Regional Forecast Summary

Weather bulletin from Canberra Fairbairn station for the 24 hours ahead shows mild day with scattered clouds. forecasts for coast and tablelands call for showers, Frost on higher areas at night, with maximums near Canberra and Sydney and cooler minima across the region.

Umm Maximun Yuba Canberra Fairbairn Tostay Eost South Coast Tablelands Ehletly Tilawarra Morning Fox Sydney Adelaide Holme Perth Darwin Misti Saintall Seth Tablelandis Yass Jainanbeyen Bungendure Cooma Nimmilybetini Bomtain Delewate Kt Adamunmby Kyhtabine Beresdale

Businessmen Protest On Super-market

Businessmen in Canberra protest a planned super market at Turner Pavilion. They accuse by night traders of unfair competition and claim the enterprise would harm local merchants. An Interior Department official said investigators found the venture trading on non-business premises. Police requested action to limit further sites.

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Queen Elizabeth Urges Youth To Seek Peace and Tolerance

Britain and Commonwealth youths received a message from Queen Elizabeth urging courage wisdom and tolerance for global harmony. The Queen addressed hundreds of thousands of young people in services across Britain emphasizing living together in peace and goodwill despite global challenges.

London Queen Elizabeth Britain Commonwealth Empire Whien Servions Fm Cutthe Drala Chureles

British driver wins Monaco Grand Prix race

British driver clinched victory in the Monaco Grand Prix yesterday. The race saw Moss and Betis among the contenders as the Mastra team led the field at Monte Carlo on Monday.

Biand PRIN Monte Carlo Aap Tauren Betis Alri Moss Yestordy

Salvation Army Leaders Speak in Canberra and Braddon

Territorial commissioner Grinsted and Mrs Grinsted addressed public meetings in Canberra on Saturday and Braddon on Sunday. They lectured on mothers prayers influence and the development of Salvation Army music. Grinsted spoke on Jewish history and the temple pattern of life while touring Australia with events including a Rome League anniversary gathering and youth rallies.

Gommisanner Salvation Army Australia Conberra Grirstael Grinsted Servion Pomiencament Salvation Amyrmsie Siindiye Snuth Atfrer Gauerta Hiahawia Onoane Braddon

Confusion On Sugar And Butter Prices

Confusion gripped shoppers as government moves to raise wholesale prices for sugar and butter sparked varied local responses. Shopkeepers reported mixed signals and uncertain client reactions amid cabinet approval of a price increase.

Decimal coinage for India and new monetary system

A historical note discusses India's move to decimal coinage and the adoption of a new unit system. It explains changing from traditional currencies to a 100 unit base called maya palso, with legislative steps underway to implement the metric style weights and measures.

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Starvation to Limit World Population Warned by Sir Charles

Sir Charles Drrtein told a public meeting at Gan Dorra University College that starvation would bound world population as food supply fails. He argued population growth outpaces agricultural advances and warned only drastic measures and universal birth control could avert a mass die-off, noting deaths could reach billions if unchecked.

Charles Davee Charles Gandorra University College Winch Nature Limited Jou Sir Cherise Charles Charles Drrtein United States Chaves Asia Charlan Piri Egutra Fee Prantica

Erection of Cross on St Pauls Tower at Griffith

Workmen raised a cross on the St Pauls Church of England tower in Griffith yesterday marking the tower height of 5ft. The new porch and church interior including sanctuary chapel nave and vestries were completed after two months under Mr Charlie Gurley supervision. Mr Gumley began work on the first stone in 1939.

St. Paul's Church of England Griffith Charlie Gurley Gumley

University Lectures in Nuclear Engineering Debut

The university approved a new series of lectures on nuclear engineering to be delivered by Professors J F Baxter and L Woods. The program, tied to Geneva conference materials, targets engineers and scientists seeking foundational exposure to nuclear engineering, amid broader tech faculty expansion including chemical engineering and food technology.

University Cour Amish Urey Australia Conference On Atomic Energy Geneva J . F. Baxter Jmraduaiee le Anniversityy Council Carabielleweny Ue Mow Faculty of Technology Hie Seithol Minta

Cooper and Richardson Triumph in International Boat Match

In Paris yesterday Rionards Cooper and Ashley Richardson defeated Americans Stalter and Perry 8 to 0 in a boat race between the Beltais and the Prance clubs. The Brilzin team featured Cooper and Fugnardzom amid a tense international competition.

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Victoria League Visitor Report From Sydney Event

Mira BW Woodhill visits Victoria League in Sydney for a CeW aye with the prominence of Canberra League members entertaining Mrs. Wont. A Carmore Fanwok Kemapirw Ray will be celebrated by a walhot wave at Hated Cyne. May 24 attendance planned by Mombera and friends.

Mira Woodhill

Socialist Medicos Demand Action On Lung Cancer Campaign

Delegates at a Swedish medical association meeting backed a nationwide campaign linking smoking to lung cancer. Dr. David Stark Maisray urged ideas to persuade patients to quit. The plan, to be run with school boards and the national broadcaster, follows an investigation linking tobacco ads to youth smoking.

Socialist Medicos Lon Cnnfeyerice Soanitts Association David Stark Ray Iira Morea Stockholm Swetton Swedish National Broadcasting Corporation

Canberra Jets Fly To Wake Island Route Aboard Nine Aircraft

Three Canberra jets forget to land at Wake Island. seven others proceed toward the United States. The Canberra group, under RAAT North Eastern Command, will come under U S Air Force control during a 2300 mile Wake Island to San Francisco leg. The Canberra crew report refueling and repairs made at Townsville before resuming voyage.

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Japan Plans To Increase Wool Purchases

Tokyo reports Japan will raise wool imports to support domestic textile needs. The Ministry cites a six month import plan with about 700000 bales imported this year, including 460000 bales of fine merino and 50000 bales of Argentine wool.

Japan Tokyo Reuters

Canberra bus fares and local transport costs debated

Readers discuss the 1982-83 operating costs of Canberra bus services, noting low incremental costs for new routes to O’Connor and Yarrah, potential fare rises, and calls to curb parking and petrol use. The letters urge expert analysis on fare impact and advocate local production and cultural exchange in Canberra.

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Violence Flares In Constantine Algeria As Rebels Suppressed

Fresh clashes in Constantine, Algeria, left many dead and dozens wounded as rebels were hit by troops and surrounding artillery. A separate report from Western Algiers notes security forces advancing with heavy fire, while other rebels were killed and many more detained or wounded in the ongoing violence. In Paris, the Khan’s horse wins at Newmarket for an 8,000 Guineas result, signaling a notable day in racing.

Algters Mondiy Reuter Conatentine Algiers Reich Swoope Timana Usta Aga Khan Paris As.c. Youler Ag Teharrs Newmarket

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