15 Nov 1956
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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Nov 15, 1956
Page
1
Fragmented text mentions a game Tuesday involving Ron Arthet and teams from Pakistan. References to torch section, Centre proprietor, and 3000K fathin lines are inconclusive. Unable to determine clear event, teams, or location from the readable bits.
A joint statement from Prime Minister Menzies and Australian Premiers outlines aims for wage stability and price restraint. They acknowledge no uniform wage system but urge cooperative approaches, technical advice on price controls, and conscious restraint to curb living costs and support economic stability.
Australian Premiers report that rising sea transport costs burden ordinary goods and pledge restraint and improved facilities. They stress open discussion and shared national interest while noting no single measure will solve all. Victoria plans price controls pending cost of living data.
A Commonwealth Parliamentary Association delegation arriving at Fairbairn for the centenary of responsible government is welcomed. Notably present are Mr Allan Tregear and the Marquess of Lansdowne, with Major Lockhart and Mr E Shinwell among others. The group will be hosted at a luncheon by the Prime Minister.
The Duke of Edinburgh arrived at 9.30 p.m. amid a large Darwin crowd as he disembarked at Manus Island and plans to stay in the Northern Territory before heading to Canberra. The visit recalls war memories from his naval service four decades ago. Earlier in Brisbane, about 10 000 people watched the Royal yacht Britannia dock, witnessing swift tie up and manoeuvres.
UN Secretary General Hammarskjold planned to depart New York for an undisclosed intermediate stop before heading to the Middle East. Reports say the force may stay in Naples pending talks with President Nasir. Israel is accused of raids as Damascus air raid sirens sound. Port Said tensions rise with threats to foreigners and a murdered official linked to restoring communications. Indonesia readies 450 troops to join the UN mission in Egypt, while Naseer faces treason charges.
A Sydney statement rebuts rumours of petrol rationing in Australia noting the country imports about two thirds of its petroleum from Indonesia and the federal government has not sought Indonesian action. A spokesman cites potential supply changes but argues rationing is unlikely.
Dr. R C Chambers of Cessnock motored with an escort along the Pacific Highway from Newcastle to Sydney at speeds up to 80 miles an hour. His week-old daughter, ill with a respiratory disease, required urgent treatment at the Mater Misericordiae Hospital in Waratah, with police escorts along the route.
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