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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

May 21, 1956

Page

4

Two Gaoled in French Security Trial

A French security trial ends with sentences for five individuals accused of Communist activity. Key defendants include Jean Francois Mots and Jean Turpin. The court found they communicated information to a pre Communist newspaper and national defense sources, with sentences up to six years.

Wnefarged Twiitier Secretar Gentag National Defence Committee Serratariat Jean Francois Mots Asdre’ Barayes Poll Iformations Jean Turpin Wit Farbensae Cts Gorinnel

Onassis Bond for Whaling Vessel Release

Representatives for Greek shipping magnate Aristotle Onassis deposited a 159000 pound bond to secure the release of the 14,208 ton whaling vessel Betseyely held in Rectordam. The Norwegian Whaling Association faces a ransom claim amid a dispute over the international whaling convention. Hungary’s Laslo Rozsavelgyi rivals won a 1500 metre event at White City Stadium in London.

AASB Reuter Vista Grasses Lye Wiullor Anrosi Olympic Tishmanth London Kan Wood Hungary Alhtctés Laslo Tabor Tvan White City Stadium

NSW Considers New Jackpot Lotteries Amid Competition

The NSW government weighs schemes to retain the competitive edge of state lotteries. Premier Cain and the Lottery Director discuss a plan likened to a £41,000 jackpot, with minor prizes and a tiered payout designed to block rivals. Details remain unpublicized as talks continue.

N.S.W Sydney NSA Cain Uekpota Ns.w Sinte Lotptories Ure Swanner Nelzawvmmer Wortlet Jneknot Reventis Nsw Pashualan Iyeanie Tellers Pendits 2 High Courl Againal Cynvletons Taaniuainn Tollery

Anti Communist Union Campaign String of Protests and Unions

An anti-Communist coalition described as the Anti Communist Union Campaign reorganized with labor group support including miners seamen and the Perley MAU branch. The organization marketed itself to resist Communist influence, planned anti-Communist events and campaigns, and sought to support candidates while raising funds. branches were planned in Port Kemble and Nowgastie.

Atuney Labows Organieston la Foun RUDFA Ballernak Brs Sheet Seamen Blackaiallia Perley MAU Pros Corminuiist Indluence Wade Orevanisation My. 1 Harvedt Mimetag Oraventsation Faetores Organisatlal Port Kemble Nowgastie

Canberra City Bowl Reswits and Paring Crampia Scores

Canberra City bowls and cricket results summary from a weekend event show Minot singles tuning up with high scores for Pinto and Crampia while Seston Can berms and Queanbeyan top Canborra Gould in another match. Players B Saily E Smith and A Coulson are noted, with Tropics competition referenced.

Canberra City Bowl Reptibis Pawling Lily Minot Muweday Tintey Pinto Coggine Crampia Touper-Brogan Doran Migshell B. Saily E. Smith A. Coulson Seston Canberms City Canbores West Queanbuyan Canborra Gould

Opposes Freight Rise as Railway Costs Grow

Mr Bruxner criticizes proposed railway freight increases saying they burden country voters and primary industries. He notes 70 percent of rail shipments move goods to towns and farms, urging moderation to avoid worsened living costs while defending regional livelihoods.

Dhls Cuuney Brusnety Goveynmwal Liunspal Brasney Raichy Varnan Aegiwentt

Gas Company Union To Confer On Strike

Sydney unions and Gas Company plan talks after a dispute over factory operations at a Alexandria based plant. Officials expect mediation by the Federal Conciliation Commissioner on Wednesday as workers from engineers machine trades and boilermen gather amid the industrial sit down. The company, led by Mr Wy Pad Ain, warns a prolonged standstill could affect production of cylinders for general industry and hospitals.

Sydney Auinuie Jantityg Union Comemomwemith Alexandria Freday Por Rebbie Microvan Tilly Greater Duke Iombera de Muning Wee Beerensch Simi Ronworker Surnay Austers Genvea Wy Pad- Ain Phean Transpad Works Ronworlats

Pope Affirms Human Insemination Policy

Vatican City reports the Pope affirming the Catholic Church stance on human insemination and artificial conception. He cites medical data, discusses the rights of spouses in marriage, and states that some artificial methods may violate natural law and church doctrine.

Vatican City S.poheuter Indy Peud Enucunterinie Wihiel

Knives and rifle taken from youths in suburb theft sweep

In Adelaide suburbs youths were rounded up in a systematic sweep after a spree of thefts. Several youths, some described as wearing long hair, faced charges over thefts from shops and houses including tobacco, valuables, and jewelry. Officials warned of stricter enforcement and harsher consequences for juvenile offenders.

Aliglassne Suny Valle Amd Ravn Snowin

Club Refuses To Drop Car Trial In Sydney Tie

In Sydney, leaders of major Australian car clubs debate the ongoing trial and potential withdrawal of support from COM.C. The Benkuuivay council forms amid tensions with Animalial, while CCMC pushes ahead with plans. A trial start is proposed for Baril Seyrh on July 15 as the organization assays credibility and alliances.

Sydney Syndy Sus Forls Austrane Plupa Moss Sport Min Elu Hrepkaguy MeLor Sah Raw ELMS Shelly Mintaina Melbourne McFuyiuno Cemlga Us Lye Pligs CAMA al Pomta Benkuivay Cu. O Com.c C.em.c C.cmc Tris Baril Seyrh

Postal Officers Probe Cache Found in Caringbah Bush

Sydney report notes postal investigators examining a cache discovered in a Caringbah bush along British Street. The find included almost three pounds of material and many cheques, wrapped in bundles. Children located nearby, with a plaque and torn papers addressed to local houses and streets. Postmarks show April 17, 1948.

Bush Sydney Imanien Caringbah Xsi Bush Biveal Street

Chinese Revolutionaries Pardoned in Peking Court

Reports from Hong Kong and Peking describe a court resolving a counter revolutionary case. Several named revolutionaries were pardoned while others received severe punishment. The event followed ongoing political tensions and aimed to quell public unrest.

Hongkong Sunde Tanembaug Buteuun Peking Wdu Jimer Kem Plains Jonaty Chakerd Fopital Enzo Wasleo

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