17 May 1956
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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
May 17, 1956
Page
1
An account describes a nuclear test about 11:50 near the Australian coast using a smaller device. It details the countdown, explosion, mushroom cloud, immediate air and sea observations, protective steps, radioactivity checks, and the involvement of British and Australian ships and personnel.
Opposition leader Evatt appealed to the Government to seek outside intervention in the Cyprus dispute. He urged Britain and Greece to consider a peaceful, mediation based settlement with Australia contributing where possible. The Prime Minister said the matter was of grave gravity and Australia should use influence for a peaceful agreement.
A lone policeman confronted a hostile Athens crowd on May 2 during violent protests against Britain over the death sentences for two Greek Cypriots. Three people were killed and 124 injured as rocks and dustbins flew and demonstrators jeered before the officer moved to disperse the gathering.
Delegates at the Labour Council vote for a one job one person rule to curb two‑job employment. The motion urges employers to refuse new two‑job hires, with penalties and possible sanctions enforced by the disputes committee. Discussion references Canberra and the Liquor Trades Union, noting a broader push across unions for single‑job dedication and actions to reduce weekend training contracts.
Australia struggle as Laker claims the first four wickets against Surrey in a tense innings. Johnson wins toss. Burke and Speers uneasy as Laker bounces out McDonald and Co. McKay and Harvey also depart. Maridox remains not out at tea with Australia at 273.
The Minister for the Interior Mr Allen Fairhull will be guest speaker at a Chamber of Commerce dinner next Wednesday. It will be the first time a minister for the interior attends such a function and will give Chamber businessmen a chance to discuss problems with him.
Senator Tangney attacks neglect of Canberras capital treasures urging immediate start on West Lake Causeway and slum clearance. She cites migrant impacts, argues for early university, admin presence, and a national capital plan with prudent public spending to attract workers and growth.
Canberra resident for ten years, 47 year old PIG Department Divisional Engineer My Browne died suddenly in Sydney on Tuesday. He joined the department in 1926 at 15, worked in Sydney and Goulburn before moving to Canberra and later North Sydney. He will be buried in Northern Suburbs Cemetery Sydney. parents Mr and Mrs Arthur Browne live in Sydney.
A garbled report notes warnings about warning lights near a circus and elephants. It mentions Rini Ing Beachers Zarnuma Bailey Circus and dunes near 108,080 and 47,000, with lights hung on aeny yn niephants, reflecting confusion in the OCR text.
The London conference on Singapore’s self government broke down amid sharp accusations and warnings. Prime Minister Marshall and British officials faced calls for controls while Singapore’s delegation pressed for rapid independence with security guarantees.
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