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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Nov 13, 1956

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Egypt Faces Delayed Entry as Nasser Fights For Cease Fire

Reports say Egypt has not granted permission for advancing troops. General Burns plans cease-fire talks south of Port Said while fighting continues near Allied lines. A British force breach and casualties cited as the Middle East crisis shapes Defense and manpower plans.

Egypt Burns Port Said Istration Middle East Congress Air Force Mne Rej Russia Pravda Pidemnatis Suez Canal United Press Washington Defence Department

Fire bombs thrown at Soviet Embassy in Ottawa

In Ottawa police raided after Molotov cocktails struck the rear porch of the Soviet Ambassador Dmitri Chovakin's residence. Fire was extinguished with help from Embassy staff before fire crews arrived. Separately in Tokyo, 300 Japanese rightists stormed the Soviet Mission grounds amid protests over the Japan Soviet Agreement and Diet ratification.

Ottawa Nbe Dmitri Chovakin Aea Tokyo Japan Sista Hun

Walker Smith Appointed Economic Secretary to the Treasury

A report notes Walker Smith has been named Economic Secretary to the Treasury as part of a broader realignment of British government policy in the Middle East and internal finance matters. The announcement positions Smith within the Cabinet’s economic oversight amid ongoing policy shifts.

Overseas balances improve at central bank week ending November 7

The Central Bank weekly report shows gold and balances abroad rising to £292.1 million from £286.6 million the prior week. It marks the first improvement since October 17. Government securities rose £25 million the week ended October 31, with bills receivable and remittances in transit also improving to £9 million, leaving the total near £5 million.

Sydney Commonwealth Treasury

Russia Seeks Hungary Observers and Soviet Aid

United Nations Secretary General Dag Hammarskjold asked the Soviet Union to help Hungary's new government admit observers and to permit a moderated government. He noted concessions including removal of the Soviet star and restoration of traditional uniforms as Hungary reels from rebellion and internal pressure.

Russia Hungary New York A.A.P United Nations Dag Hammarakjoeld Soviet Union Buda Kadar Ile Kosauth Majo Eral Pal Mala Ter

Withall Praises New Trade Pact Amid Australian British Talks

Mr. Withall of the Associated Chambers of Manufactures says the new UK Australia trade agreement offers clear gains for both sides. He notes improved by law admissions for Australian industry and smaller preference ceilings may affect tariffs, triggering Tariff Board reviews to protect Australian consumers and investment.

Associated Chambers of Manufactures Withall U.K Tariff Board

Nationalist Chinese Transport Plane Shot Down

Peking radio reported that a nationalist Chinese CA6 transport plane with nine aboard was shot down Saturday night off the east Shine coast. The report, aired before yesterday, follows tense exchanges in the region.

Hong Kong Peking East Shine Coast

New Agreement on U K Trade Reached in Canberra

The Acting Minister for Trade Mr McMahon announced Australia and the United Kingdom reached a new agreement in Canberra. It preserves and enhances Australian export positions while allowing reduced duty margins and a guaranteed minimum sale of 28 million bushels of wheat and flour in the UK market over five years.

McMahon Canberra United Kingdom Australia Ottawa London McEwen

Australian trade pact retains mutual preference principle

Mutual Mr McMahon said the new agreement keeps the mutual preference principle central to Australia’s trade policy. The Canberra London accord is preserved while Australia won modifications to contractual arrangements reflecting changes in the world trading environment since 1932. The main provisions were announced last night.

McMahon Australia Canberra London

Unscheduled Hungarian Flag Ceremony at Olympic Village

Angry Hungarian migrants ripped down the Communist flag at the Olympic Village in Melbourne and hoisted free Hungarian banners. Officials said the act followed a late arrival, with Hungarians declaring their patriotism and planning immediate return to Hungary after the Games.

Melbourne Olympis Pis Philip Miskin Free Hi Ihhief Gir Pie Bridgeford Os Erwin Olympic Village Melebourne Essendon Hungary

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