26 Oct 1956
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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Oct 26, 1956
Page
1
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Reports from Budapest describe heavy combat between Soviet, Russian and Hungarian troops amid fires across the city. Casualty figures remain unconfirmed with one traveler citing 350 dead in Budapest alone. The National Museum burned as rebels reportedly withdraw and some army units mutiny. Budapest Radio details purge of Ernce Geroe and Imre Nagy’s controversial return to premier. Western border fears and Berlin guard warnings surface amid unrest in Hungary.
The government expects a week or two for the defence needs report. Prime Minister Menzies told reporters cabinet will use it to decide defence structure policy. He said no decision on reorganisation yet but general equipping and factory employment will not be delayed.
Thousands of youths clashed with armed Security forces after First Secretary Gomulka spoke at a mass rally in central Warsaw. Police rushed reinforcements to the Soviet Embassy as cabinet reshuffles and electoral reforms were announced. Gomulka planned to visit Moscow to discuss a path to socialism with Soviet leaders.
Poland will send 64 athletes to Melbourne including one woman. The team trains across Europe with rowers in Rome, a swimmer in Hungary, and track and field competitors in Yugoslavia amid severe weather in Poland.
An upcoming Christmas tournament will start next Thursday and resume around March 19. It will continue until April 11 when it adjourns for Easter and Anzac Day, with meetings to follow.
The Canberra Times will rise from 3d to 4d per copy on October 28 1956 and annual subscriptions with postage paid rise to £6 from November 1 1956. The change reflects ongoing cost increases in production and aligns with other dailies adopting 4d pricing.
Dr Evatt announced a motion in the House condemning government policies blamed for soaring prices and reduced living standards. He urged a national economic plan and criticised wage controls, price regulation, and funding gaps while pledging to seek broader constitutional powers. The opposition plans to move the censure next Tuesday.
Detectives investigate the death of stock and station agent Thomas William Griegg 46 of Braidwood after he, while semi conscious near his car, claimed a robbery of 7000 pounds. He had no wounds. witnesses saw him early this morning and he died before the ambulance arrived. Griegg reportedly suffered fits and blackouts.
A report quotes an official saying India will not mediate with Egypt over Suez Canal arrangements. The plan envisions Egyptian control through a Suez Canal Authority, with cooperation from the Arab world. Negotiations are expected but objections persist among nations.
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