16 May 1956
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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
May 16, 1956
Page
1
An advertisement lists Ron Chew PhD as a chemist at the Civic Centre with a Mor phone. It notes Pranet Prescriptions and medical and toilet requisites as agents for hospitals and references the Registered Organisations and National Health Act.
Reuters reports skepticism over the Soviet pledge to cut armed forces. Western observers see timing as propaganda ahead of Soviet French talks. Britain and Bonn note motives to pressure Western reductions. no consensus on actual cuts. Soviet figures on forces, equipment, and submarines are disputed by sources in Moscow and London.
Mr James seconded Bate's move on a bill after opposition leader Evatt signaled dissent. Deputy Speaker Adermann warned of no motion progress if not properly seconded. Bate pressed for leave to introduce banking split measures amid government opposition and party talks.
The Privy Council allowed Fraser 69 of Tiremore New South Wales appeal against a 1951 jury award of 5000 pounds for injuries from a pole accident while working as an electricity linesman. It restored the trial court judgment and ordered the Lismore City Council to pay Fraser's costs in the full court and on appeal.
Australia trend shows many residents traveling to Britain this year. The rise may match or exceed the 1954 influx, reflecting a strong postwar movement between the two nations.
The House reviews the Crabb disappearance amid clashes between Government and Opposition. Prime Minister defends secrecy citing national and international interests as Labour accuses poor coordination among Foreign Office Secret Service and Admiralty. Protests erupt over security and the Admiraltry’s duty at Portsmouth hotel pages.
Senator Vincent and fellow committee members pressed for a single minister responsible for Canberra development. They argued current governance lacks cohesion and real administrative accountability, urging a dedicated body to plan housing, recreation, finance, and laws for the capital.
AAP Reuters reports America's first hydrogen bomb test by air drop was delayed for the seventh time in two weeks and is now set to occur on Thursday at Eniwetok Atoll.
The House of Commons defeated a Labour censure on Cyprus policy 314 to 236. Alan Lennox-Boyd cited 1951 documents showing Greece was offered ceded control, while Labour pressed for self determination. A Greek Cypriot was shot by troops and a retired officer was found dead nearby amid 48 reported terrorist incidents.
Liberal members call for rationalising arbitration and creating space for collective bargaining within the system. Premier Cahill warns the plan could spell the death of arbitration. The party backs a research bureau for the state commission and a broad convention of stakeholders to propose reforms.
Drinkers at a South Canberra hotel shunned a part-time barman after an ultimatum from the A C T Liquor and Allied Trades Employees Union. The public servant quit following a week of silence and no beer orders. Union secretary Amos McVeigh warned he would be reported to the Public Service Board if he did not resign.
British Minister of State Anthony Nutting said the immediate danger of hostility in the Middle East has receded. Other items include an Australian West German civil aviation agreement initialled, Indonesian denial of a liner raid, and increases in Soviet tourism exchanges.
A RAWAL Dakota plane struck the Hexham Bank mast amid heavy seas, damaging the undercarriage and mast. The pilot landed at Williamstown and was arrested. Debris fell near the Jammeray mate J T Purner who reported a near miss as the plane surged upward after the collision.
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