28 Nov 1956
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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Nov 28, 1956
Page
1
Fragmented reports describe naval incidents near Jervis and a collision as two Firefly aircraft vanish. Rescue teams search miles off the coast while Alfred Robens criticizes Britain’s actions. Port Said departure of British and French nationals continues amid hostilities and evacuation plans.
Snippet shows garbled text likely describing a local contest or event. Readable names, dates, or places are absent. no clear outcome or participants can be identified from the fragment.
Fragmentary note mentions Victoria and Israel among arrivals in Auty Austria with unclear names. No concrete event, date, or organization readable. Maintain cautious, factual card pending clearer text.
A Melbourne report says an Olympic Organising Committee official refused to view films taken by photographers not accredited by the committee. The incident involved a Japanese newspaper photographer and a crew member who had their material impounded by the local authorities.
Mr Heginaia Raget of Labour called the response from Britain grim and humiliating, arguing the country is impotent to do anything. He labeled the stance as a really grim and humiliating answer.
In London on Tuesday Sir David Eccles asserted Britain would not withdraw from Port Said unconditionally, stating the case was strong and noting Nasser’s nerves. He emphasized that Britain’s stance remains firm and tied to strategic interests in the Suez region.
A London Evening correspondent cables a chilling assessment of hostility to Britain by the White House. The correspondent cites an astonishing somersault in official thinking, claiming Eisenhower is no longer seen as America's best friend and his sudden hostility may partly stem from lingering pique.
Melbourne reports the Duke of Edinburgh will not have a police escort to the stadium. John Landy has withdrawn to run only the 1500 metres heats starting Thursday. The royal party will fly to Sydney after events and return to Melbourne Friday.
Beirut reports Iraq seeks protection from Soviet influence and accuses Damascus of mounting anti Iraqi broadcasts. Lebanon arrests 23 suspects over bombings and seizes four caches of arms as Iraq requests US jets and anti aircraft guns. Iraq denies Syrian army plot claims and vows to defend dignity with penalties if attacks continue. Soviet arms and support valued by officers not themselves Communists.
Heats completed for the 5000 metres at Melbourne with the final set tomorrow. The race draws deep international interest as Kuts leads a tightly bunched field, while Allan Lawrence withdraws with injury.
Three Mau Mau defenders and a Ki kuyu Erpentieng panel ruled Dedan Kimathi guilty of illegal possession of a revolver and ammunition, a conviction carrying the death penalty in the Kenyan case reported by A A P Reuter.
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