13 Oct 1956
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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Oct 13, 1956
Page
1
Fragmented notes list players and teams such as Gyts Worstar Murray Le schen Nis Smith and Sheedy. It mentions bowling matches and weekend plans with several unreadable segments and partial names.
Reporters quoted French statesman M Pineau and British secretary J Wyn Lloyd as saying no progress was made in the Suez talks. Eisenhower offered UN Security Council involvement if a just peace could be reached. Mahmoud Fawzi called the U S offer an intelligent response to a difficult situation.
An editorial claims Hong Kong riots were organized by Communists, not Nationalists, citing attacks on shops selling mainland Chinese goods and recalling incidents like the Kowloon City clash and Canton consulate burning. British troops and curfew restored order after two days of rioting causing deaths injuries and property damage.
A miner died while working at Captain's Flat in a mining operation. The incident occurred during routine tasks, and authorities are investigating the circumstances surrounding the death. No further details on the victim or cause are disclosed in the readable fragment.
Earl Attlee arrived in Bombay for a three week holiday visit accompanied by Laddele. He spoke at a civic reception after arrival and planned to spend a week in Pakistan. Attlee said leaders of the world powers have a tremendous influence on world affairs and urged constructive dialogue.
Dame Pattie Menzies presents a fine sticker on the minister’s car during an afternoon drive arranged by the Soroptimist Club. Mrs. E. Chandler, president, stands to the right as the event proceeds.
Evans Head skipper Ron Allgood and deckhand Frank Chetcutt survived a capsizing when an airlock in the wheelhouse trapped Allgood but kept him breathing after he was washed through a hatch. The pair were aboard the trawler Kayleen when she rolled.
A party of men once certified insane will be hosted at the House of Commons on Monday. Their hosts include Dr. Ronald Johnson, a Conservative figure, who is involved in an investigation related to the group.
Soviet discus champion Nina Ponomareva is arrested on a shoplifting charge after six weeks in hiding at the Soviet Embassy. She appears at Marlborough Street Court before Magistrate Clyde Wilson, pleads not guilty as reporters are kept out and crowds gather outside.
A seven year old boy John David Hayes died after being struck by a car in Canberra Avenue near Third Street. He sustained injuries at about 5 20 p m and died about 10 30 p m in Canberra Community Hospital Dualsign injuries received.
Minister for We 1% error Mr Fairhall says milk price in Canberra is satisfactory. He told the National Council of Women his reply to their milk supply letter. He notes high dairy investment and costs drive price but deems a 3.5 cent butter fat standard in ACT milk necessary versus New South Wales 2.2 percent.
Melbourne reports mass dismissals in Victoria and New South Wales as government cuts defence spending. A total of 1,584 workers received notice from 160 sites including Bendigo and Footscray munition plants and ordnance factories. Dismissals affect married women, widows, and men with dependents, with eligibility criteria tied to age and family status.
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