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Newspaper

Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Sep 05, 1956

Page

6

Hostels Lose £72 564 In 12 Months Reveals Audit

The audit report tabled in the House shows losses across hostels and estates with total revenue rising to 1,776,302 from the prior year. Debts and advances from Commonwealth Bank and Loan Fund are detailed, while expenditures jump to 7,840,080 from 6,124,? in the previous period.

Gua Howe of Representatives Traverock Howe Aston Reid Home Pratt Muatwala Goras Bouse Warde House Aden OLN Hiafactory Commonwealth Qayings Bank SLBA Cuntucerta

Launceston Schoolboys Visit Canberra Parliament

Twenty five boys from Launceston Tasmania toured Parliament House in Canberra escorted by Senator McMullin and later by Senators Hanty. The visitors, many on their first mainland trip, expressed pleasure at the sights. A warm spring day drew crowds around the precinct.

Launceston Grammy Behool Banate McBmullin Tasmania Parliament House Hanty Can|berg Oll Capitel

Soviet Arms For Afghanistan Reported In New Delhi

Afghan Embassy confirms a arms contract between Afghanistan and Jummla and Czechoslovakia involving Prime Minister Sardar Daud Khan. Meanwhile, an Egyptian ship carrying Greek emigrants to Australia faced port entry denial at Colombo until port dues were guaranteed.

Afghanistan New Delhi Reuter Sardar Mohammed Daud Khan Jummla Czechoslovakia Fayptian A.a.p.reuter Australia Colombo Gumbaryat Misra

Nation-wide Postal Regulation Strike Across Australia

More than 33,000 members of the Amalgamated Postal Workers Union plan a work to regulation strike across Australia starting next Monday. Tasmanian workers already held a regulation strike and Melbourne staff followed suit after the federal executive altered its position based on new information from the south.

Sydney Amalgamated Postal Workers’ Union Australia Erik Fie Tasmania Posts and Telegraphe Melbourne Army Melbourne Lmployees

U K Unions Refuse Government Wage Restraint Appeal

The Trade Union Congress yesterday sidestepped a government appeal for wage restraint. It announced it would keep its union composite resolutions on wages and the economic situation, aiming to maintain full employment despite ongoing economic challenges.

AAP Reuter Frade Union Congress U.C Evnr Sconomie

Case May Be Dropped In Nina Ponomarev Hat Case

The Office of Public Prosecutions took over the case at the request of C and A Modes Limited, London store accusing Olympic star Nina Ponomareva of stealing hats. A withdrawal of arrest warrants was predicted as the case, unusual for a 30 year old memo, faced international attention.

Reuter Office of Britain Nina Ponomarava A. Modes Limited London Olympic Star News Chronicle Apa Nina Gold Gcotland Yard Office of Public Prosecutions Auch Moscow

Nicosia cinema closes after sudden shutdown

A leading cinema in Nicosia was closed yesterday without given reason. Patrons heard no explanation as lights went out and the venue shut its doors, sparking speculation about the cause.

Nee Oan Sudy AAP Reuter Necoaia Mana- Ll Nicosia Eleemaa

Agricultural output rises despite global surpluses

The FAO reports rising world agricultural output amid ongoing surpluses, with the 24 nation FAO Council in session noting the trend.

Rome Food and Agricultural Organization F.A.O. Council

Russia tests third nuclear blast in 10 days

The United States Atomic Energy Commission announced Russia conducted its third explosion in ten days. Officials say the tests released energy equivalent to about one million tons of TNT, potentially matching a large atomic or small hydrogen device.

Awashington, Ee

Dismissals Follow Special Investigation by Mr Delaney

Travers and James have 30 days to appeal against the dismissals after a special investigation ordered by Mr Delaney. The text notes limited time remaining and references the demissals and a formal appeal window.

Semice Offearn Ee Te Delaney Travers James

Queanbeyan Seeks Improved Country Road Links

At a Queanbeyan Chamber of Commerce meeting delegates urged action on deteriorating rural roads. Mr Seifert backed the chamber’s claims to the Commissioner and asked the Divisional Engineer to discuss planned improvements with Vijumis Shire. The chamber chair and others stressed long standing rural road needs.

Peter Canbeyan Ber of Commerce Queanbeyan Fof Commerce Seiffert Vi Jumis Dethe K. Mi

Salk Centre For Pre School Children Opens Vaccination Clinic

The Health Department announced a Bax vaccine injection program at the Civic Centre for pre school children. The first dose is on a set monthly schedule while those absent will receive their second shot when schools resume on September 11.

Civic Centre Clini Health Baby ‘Department Health Department

Railway death toll rises after Sunday derailment

A railway disaster near Hyderabad results in an increased death toll with more victims recovered as premises and businesses remain closed. Police and emergency services continue investigations into the incident and the scale of the casualties.

Hydmanasad Lap Reuter Hyderabad Anor Victioe Kage Doe

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