03 Oct 1956
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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Oct 03, 1956
Page
1
The article notes preliminary rounds and finals progressing this week with teams including MCA and MC A leading. It mentions Redela 137-41, Morrow, and Shamnetsee YMCA among participants, with finals scheduled at the Ru dium Duntroon venue.
In the monthly competition at Lodge 494 various shooters posted scores with RR McGarrigl and B Wheeler turning in notable marks. The event concluded with a final tally showing improved handicaps and overall performance by top participants.
London reports say both Vulcan bomber makers and a national newspaper suggest the aircraft touched down too soon, ripping off the undercarriage. An Air Ministry inquiry into the crash at London Airport opened with Sir Donald Hardie presiding. survivors include Squadron Leader Donald Ard and Air Commodore Broadhead.
Deputy Governor H B Richam announced Commonwealth Bank of Iralla had approved 78 258 from the Rural Development Fund for research grants. Universities named include Sydney receiving 950 for primary study improvements and New South Wales receiving 3 000 for arid region irrigation and related work.
Secretary of State John Foster Dulles stated the United States supports a revived United Europe as a major power but rejects neutrality between Communism and the free world. He said Europe should not become a neutral third power amid Cold War tensions and welcomed political and trade discussions.
A fire at the N S McGregor sawmills in Molonglo last night caused extensive damage to a drying kiln and its contents. Canberra Fire Station received the alarm at 7 49 p m and the brigade led by Chief Officer C B Holden responded quickly to prevent spread.
The council will award the Freedom of Melbourne to the Duke. City officials say the honour carries no personal privileges but includes an acroll and an engraved casket similar to gifts from British cities. Mayor Frank Selleck will call the meeting of Parliament to formalize the action.
In Canberra the Detroit Board of Commerce officials Simon D. den Uyl and Willis H. Hall said a four day U.S. work week is not possible for another 10 to 20 years. They spoke at a press conference amid a trade visit and informal talks with Australia’s Trade Minister McEwen.
A woman passenger Mrs Lydia Mavis Dalton was admitted to Canberra Community Hospital in serious condition with head injuries after a car she rode in overturned in a collision at Dominion Circuit and Franklin Street. Her husband Reginald W Dalton sustained minor injuries. occupants of the other vehicle Mr John Edward Spencer and Mrs Thelma Boether had minor injuries and shock.
Egypt plans to use £15 million from the International Monetary Fund for canal improvements with projects to be funded by firms after tenders. Dr Badawi, Cairo’s canal council head, travels to New York as Egypt seeks support amid Security Council talks on Suez and regional tensions. Shipping was briefly disrupted as the tanker Scots town ran aground in the canal.
Prime Minister Menzies defends Australia’s defence plan pledging £200 million yearly. he says troops will stay in Malaya while needed and questions radar coverage for Sydney and Melbourne. He asserts modernisation across Army Navy and Air Force and criticises opposition critiques.
A spokesman said the new decking laid last week loosened after weekend traffic. To avoid risk the bridge would be closed while crews inspect and repair the planks.
In the House of Representatives a backbench Labour member, Br. Bate Lib, urged that the government should not own houses. He argued that houses should be sold and never become government property, reflecting on lessons from the previous administration.
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