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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

May 31, 1956

Page

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Nine Australian Knights in Birthday Honours List

The Military list includes Lieutenant General Eric Wilton Woodward and other high rank recipients. Recognitions honor long service in the Australian Army and Navy, with appointments spanning Governor roles, chief justice, and senior staff commands across Melbourne Sydney and Canberra.

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Marshall Names Resignation Date

A garbled report quotes officials and ministers discussing Singapore and Malaya independence talks. It references Britain, the London talks, and a stance on Singapore’s self rule, with comments from leaders and opposition figures urging continued struggle and seeking international support.

Party Fight Flares In Labour Caucus

Amid a rousing Labour Caucus clash, Mr Morgan urged unity to resist the government while denying rumours and calling on members to sink differences. He pressed for a special federal conference in Melbourne and for party leaders to attend to secure unity and electoral strength.

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Government Plans Commission To Run Coastal Ships

The government plans a 20 year coastal shipping commission to run services after the Commonwealth Shipping Line failure. The Minister for Shipping, Senator Pallridge, announced in the Senate a bill to establish the commission and bring town legislation for approval. The commission will aim to keep shipping capacity adequate for all coast regions while private shippers retain some roles and its actions remain under ministerial direction.

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Radioactive Particles Reach New Zealand

AAP and Reuters report detection of radioactive particles in New Zealand air. Scientists say traces likely emanated from a Monte Bello explosion in May, with authorities noting lingering radioactivity in the atmosphere. Further tests are planned to confirm origins and extent of contamination.

Monte Bally Zealang Guther Opie Monte Bello

Bomb attack in Cyprus kills two soldiers and wounds many

A roadside bomb in Famagusta targets a British Army lorry killing two soldiers and wounding sixteen as troops return from training. Curfews imposed, security forces tighten controls after a wave of ethnic violence between Greek Cypriots and Turks.

British Commonwealth Forces Ebisu Gamp Tokyo Uchida Ushida Riteam P.R Famagusta Keilied Gruce Troons Ti Metnus

Time Marches Backwards on Senate Bank Bill Readings

Students of political science study the 1951 double dissolution background from Commonwealth documents circulated recently. The first page notes the Commonwealth Bank Bill was read a first time in the Senate on October 2, 1950, and the second reading was moved on October 1, the day before.

Commonwealth Commonwealth Bank Senate

Power Company Case Referred Back to Supreme Court

The Power Company, taken over by the NSW Electricity Commission in 1950, faced a Land and Valuation Court assessment of profits. The court awarded 2,400,000 pounds, the company argued for 4,487,000 based on reduced cost. The NSW Supreme Court and Full Court refused to order reconsideration, and the High Court ruled the appeal was improperly brought.

High Court Steuldeld Elyde Balmain Light 'Co Electricity Comiiggion N.S.W Compensia Fom Jess Dopetian Nsw Supreme Court

Armour Researchers Report On Petrol Fumes In Chicago

Medical officials from Armour Research Foundation report tests showing petrol fumes during a Wednesday examination in Chicago. Findings discuss lymph and throat irritation linked to exhaust exposure while noting no definitive long term effects yet.

Aallonand Chicago Wednaday ACA P-Renter Nilee

Labour Opposes Stevedoring Bill Opposing Waterfront Act

The Parliamentary Labour Party will strongly oppose and demand withdrawal of the government waterfront stevedoring bill. Leader Dr Evatt said the bill is an act against shipowners and unions in the stevedoring industry. Debate to resume in the House on Tuesday night as AGTU backs the bill at an imperial meeting in Melbourne.

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