16 Oct 1956
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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Oct 16, 1956
Page
1
Fragmentary OCR item lists names Handren and Hille among expedition participants with references to June and a race or event. Other entries read 6/1 7A W fm 26 se and Diamond, suggesting timing, distances, and locations. The readable portion hints at a brief society or club record of attendees.
A British call for rapid talks on Suez exists as Selwyn Lloyd plans a meeting with Hammarskjold while Mahmoud Fawzi remains in New York. Pineau travels to Paris and U.N. talks are targeted for November with Dulles and Shepilov attending the General Assembly opening. Cairo sources say negotiations with Britain and France may begin late this month in Geneva.
A Yugoslav woman, Mrs Sonje Juznic, 26, was held five hours on a shoplifting charge at a J C Penney store in San Francisco. She was released without bail after consultations with the U S State Department and corrections officials.
Harry Albert Boreham, of Little Bay Malabar, was charged before Mr Hodgson with causing grievous bodily harm to Betty Lorna Smith by negligently discharging a firearm in a public place and shooting on Sunday. He was remanded to Norasan 14 and allowed £50.
The Queensland Industrial Court lifts wool bans, resuming movement to wharves and stores. A.W.U. accepts interim award boosting shearing rate, with 1 500 workers engaged at new rates. Brisbane wool loading starts midweek as ships prepare to take over 30 000 bales. some ships previously left with orders.
King Gustaf Adolf of Sweden arrived in Rome for a royal visit. The trip signals ongoing diplomatic ties and cultural exchanges between Nordic and Italian authorities, with official receptions and program details expected to unfold in the Italian capital.
In a double christening at Burbank California the Lockheed 1049H passenger convertibles Southern Spray and Super Constellations are named. The ceremony marks the dual role of the aircraft for passenger and cargo use as Qantas Empire Airways awaits delivery to Sydney.
A British oil tanker reported sighting debris believed to be from the United States Air Force Liftmaster missing with 60 men aboard. The wreckage was located about 250 miles southwest of Lands End, England. Two American and two British aircraft joined the search for the debris.
The British Foreign Office warned that Iraqi troops would be limited in number and stationed away from the Israeli border under the Anglo Jordan alliance. Israel’s foreign ministry said Jordan would be supported by Syria and Saudi Arabia if needed and debated possible actions with Prime Minister Ben-Gurion’s cabinet in Jerusalem.
A Polish sociologist testifies that riots in Poznan were a fury against cruelty, describing the crowd attack as an illegal demonstration. Police say authorities could not fully control the protest as security actions unfolded around the Lodz University related events.
The Western Australian State Executive of the ALP voted 42 to 23 to reverse its prior 29:23 stance and back the ACTU plan for a one day stoppage on November. Observers expect the nationwide 24 hour strike to be called off with the ATU proposal now lacking backing from government and industry councils.
A report notes a doctor will head an expedition departing London on an unspecified date. The item mentions an individual named Cole Hobin Mutt and references routing details, but the exact scope and destinations remain unclear.
A retrial in Indonesia yielded a life sentence for Dutchmas, while Abe received four years in prison on insurrection charges. Police sealed streets around the courthouse to prevent crowds as Schmidt filed an immediate appeal after a brief, contested reading.
In a cautious update, Boas Tayap officials outlined tentative plans for an upcoming event, noting that anticipated activities may shift due to funding delays and regulatory approvals. Local leaders stressed ongoing coordination with partners to finalize details.
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