19 Nov 1956
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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Nov 19, 1956
Page
1
The report notes plans for the 22nd national De Congress to be held at Bon Lounge in January with attendees including H. O'D and Aiewp. Prominent figures Frik an Kelas and O'Kelly are mentioned as present and Hastings is described as holding a distinct position in the event's proceedings.
The Duke of Edinburgh arrives at Canberra in a rain affected reception. Officials switch to a closed car due to weather as crowds line routes and a Royal Salute marks the welcome at the air base and Government House during a four day Canberra visit.
A squadron of RAAF Dakota transport planes from No. 86 Transport Wing Canberra has been alerted to be ready for immediate movement to the Middle East if Australia is requested to provide armed forces for the proposed International Police Force.
The final group of Byaney Corday personnel returns from Japan aboard the liner Anshun signaling the end of the occupation period. The voyage marks the closing phase of the occupation in the region.
The Officer Commanding RA AF Canberra Group Captain A D J Garrisson and the Duke of Edinburgh visit the RAAF Station Fairbairn with the Governor General and Lady Slim present, while the Prime Minister and Dame Pattie Men des stand nearby.
Melbourne Sunday report of 15-year-old Carl M. Kelsen from Coppin Street Richmond wounded by Jumbo the circus elephant at Bullen's Circus in Burnley Park. Kelsen sustained a large gash and 19 stitches after being trampled and gouged while assisting attendants. Two circus staff intervened after the elephant grabbed him with its trunk and tossed him down.
The United Nations says it will aid Egypt to clear the Sweetwater Canal breach and port water supply. Chin Premier Chou En Lai will visit Burma December 10 to 20 at Burmese government invitation amid regional tensions and Cairo talks with Egyptian officials.
A 36 foot motor launch drifted for over 24 hours off the coast. RAAF Dakota rescued the vessel about 25 miles off Sydney and towed it to Watsons Bay. All three aboard were safe. The launch departed Tempe Basin at 4.30 am for Hawkesbury River, but sea water flooded the engine head gasket and stopped the motor two miles from land.
The French Ambassador led a mass walkout by Western envoys at a Kremlin reception for Polish Communist leaders. Khrushchev denounced imperialists while Poland's Gomulka spoke, after which the Western ambassadors exited led by M. Gejean and followed by Sir William Hayter and other NATO envoys.
Report from the Vietnam News Agency in Hanoi describes a rebellion in Nghệ An province caused by farmer distress over mismanaged agrarian reform programs. The unrest erupted on Tuesday as discontent spread among local agricultural communities.
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