16 Nov 1956
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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Nov 16, 1956
Page
1
Fragmentary text references a golf competition and players such as Wilson and Kristiansen. It mentions Kingston, Northbourne, and Yarralunla areas with uncertain dates and names, plus notes about reporters and a Turner. The passage is garbled and lacks clear events or outcomes.
AP reports the UN force at Capodichino swelled to 467 men from four nations Denmark Norway Colombia and Canada with more to join. Dag Hammarskjold flies to Rome and Cairo to determine tasks as Egypt asks Moscow for aid. Stockwell orders protection around the Soviet Consulate in Port Said amid tensions. Eisenhower warns against Soviet or Chinese volunteers in the Middle East.
The Knight Commander of the Civil Division of the British Empire was invested at Government House Canberra. Lieutenant-General Sir William Bridgeford received the Accolade for outstanding services to Australia and public service. Other Knights Bachelor honored include Sir Edward Warner and Sir Ar wit Warner for legitimate theatre in Australia and notable public service in Victoria.
Australia has not received UN notice to supply forces for an international Middle East force. Officials say Australia will deploy naval and air units at short notice, but the lack of an invitation means Australian forces cannot be placed abroad. Egypt has cut diplomatic relations with Australia amid regional tensions.
Sydney report says Labour leader Dr. Evatt warned at Double Bay that without a rule of law backed by an international body a third world war could occur. He spoke for Kevin Starr in Wentworth by election campaign, noting past protests against Russian abuses and contrasting reactions of Menzies and Fadden.
The agency reports Radio Budapest says Erno Gero and Andras Hegedus were dismissed as Kadar seeks popular backing. Nagy, sheltered in Yugoslavia, denies talks with Kadar while UK officials note increased Hungarian deportations to Russia amid unrest.
Debate pits left and right wing union delegates as they clash on a Hungary resolution. Mr T Wright, a Communist City alderman, opposed the measure claiming the Soviet Union had been slandered. The turnout and tone reflected rising political tensions.
Reports say the Duke of Edinburgh endured a chaotic overseas tour day at Darwin Harbour. Observers describe a mangrove channel crocodile shoot as the royal party traveled by open landrover amid a bustling crowd and official events ending with a departure toward Sydney.
The Hungarian relief fund in Canberra rose by 68 pounds yesterday to a total of 363 pounds and 12 shillings. Donations, sent via the Red Cross, may be left at The Canberra Times office in Mort Street Braddon. Across Australia more than 3,000 pounds has already been remitted, with the Australian Government contributing 30,000 pounds to relief efforts.
Diplomatic sources said the United States froze plans for emergency oil supplies to Western Europe after the Anglo French landings in Egypt. Regular trade channels and expanded purchases in the Western Hemisphere continued despite shortages. The exact plan details were unclear.
An American woman recounts being held in Jakarta with her husband after arriving in Sourabaya on October 4. She says Indonesian officials forced them to strip and subjected them to four hours of insults amid anti-European sentiment.
British atom news from London reports reductions in nuclear weapons costs and arms program funding. Government sources outline price cuts and potential impacts on defense strategy and international negotiations.
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