18 Oct 1956
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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Oct 18, 1956
Page
1
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Jordan plans to demand U.N. sanctions against Israel alleging a major unprovoked Israeli attack on Jordanian territory in October. Abdul Monem Rifa contends the move will invoke Article 41 of the UN Charter and seeks allied support from France and Britain.
The Opposition plans a censure motion in the House of Representatives if unemployment relief is not provided. Labour caucus will pursue deputations with Minister Holt regarding dismissed workers from Lithgow arms plant and St. Marys emulsion plant, seeking action or a vote next week. Government figures cite lower unemployment and warn against alarmist claims.
A Canberra union leader warned a dispute could erupt over Department of the Interior safety rules for overhead lines. The Electrical Trades Union seeks printed safety regulations and for night or weekend emergency calls to be handled by union members, not staff. The Road Safety Council also urged parking bans in East Row and a bypass from the Federal Highway to ease Civic Centre congestion.
Delegates from about 30 countries attend the Australia U N E S C O Syropodium on Reid Zone Climatology at Canberra University College. The symposium opens with Mr Casey, Minister in Charge of the S L R O, giving remarks as delegates enjoy a sunny morning before rain.
In Melbourne on Wednesday the Labour Party Private Members Bill to abolish the death penalty failed in the Legislative Council. The vote was 17 to 14 against the bill with the Country Party backing the Government. Mr Galbally urged the chamber not to delay capital punishment further and warned Government members they would be responsible if another execution occurred. The measure remains on the notice paper.
Wing Commander Ali Sabry said Egypt Britain and France would restart Suez Canal talks within ten days possibly in Geneva. The plan follows a vetoed resolution and amid moves to send a test convoy through the Canal. Britain and France weigh further exploratory talks as time grows short.
UNESCO symposium on arid regions opened with two Russian delegates absent. Professors G. V. Bogomolov and B. L. Dzerdzesky were delayed en route via Djakarta and will fly to Canberra once they reach Sydney.
Calder Hall becomes the world’s first full scale nuclear plant producing electricity in Britain. Senator Clinton Anderson lauds Britain for leading in peaceful atomic power and calls it a historic milestone signaling a new era of atom energy for mankind.
Police investigate a series of cow slayings in the Dungog area linked to a possible mania against cattle. A psychiatrist cites a man with abnormal urges but normal behavior otherwise. All attacks occur under full moon with multiple cows harmed or killed, some requiring destruction. previous outbreaks in the region recorded earlier years.
A public committee faces formal repudiation charges as officials review actions and governance concerns. Details remain sparse as investigations proceed and statements from involved parties are awaited for clarity and accountability.
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