27 Oct 1956
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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Oct 27, 1956
Page
1
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Reports from Budapest describe a brutal crackdown as rebels confront troops loyal to the regime. Across Hungary and into neighboring East Europe crowds clash with Soviet and Hungarian forces while rail and industrial stoppages paralyze sectors.
The Australian wage case details basic rate requests for cities including London style figures like £13 11s and £18 14s, arguing post 1953 adjustments left workers on too low a standard of living. The unions say the economy can sustain higher pay amid high employment, profits, and retail activity, with proceedings set to be discussed by Justice Kirby next Tuesday.
Commonwealth Bridge reopened yesterday afternoon at about 5 pm after nearly three weeks of closure for repairs. An official from the Department of Works said if the bitumen was too badly damaged by fast traffic the bridge might close again. A motorist check showed many cars travelling around 30 mph on the bridge.
Polish migrant Mrs Anola Jurkiewicz relaxes with her family after seeing her five-year-old grandson Stefan for the first time on Wednesday. Her daughter in law Alexandra stands nearby as they reflect on her Sunday departure from Warsaw and reactions to the Polish United Workers' Party leader Gomutka.
DIAKARTA Indonesians react to Australian talk on West Irian as The Times of Indonesia cites an editorial titled Australian Ambivalence and quotes Deputy Opposition Leader Arthur Calwell proposing that accepting Indonesia’s claim would doom Australia. The piece notes Indonesia’s view of reclaiming its own territory as legitimate and calls for clarity.
Four people killed and many wounded as riots erupt in Singapore. British troops regain control with curfew enforced. clashes involve Chinese students and hooligans looting and attacking Europeans. Police use force as unrest spreads across dense areas. RAF and Malayan police airlifted in, curfew to curb violence.
Mrs Anela Jurkiewros arrived in Canberra after visiting Warsaw during a Polish Communist Party speech by Gomulka. She reunited at Mascot with her son Stefan whom she had not seen in 17 years, meeting daughter Alexandra and two grandchildren for the first time.
A tax bill introduced two months ago faces a short one week window for passage through both houses. The Budget speech left many questions unanswered and taxpayers fear limited time to contact Canberra representatives. The measure spans about 21 pages with 92 subsections and roughly 9,000 words. Political critics urge slower, clearer debate on tax amendments.
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