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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Sep 06, 1956

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Egypt Orders Army to Front Lines in Canal Zone

The commander of Egypt's National Liberation Army Kamal Eldin Hussein ordered units into the field during a surprise maneuver in the Canal Zone. British detainees were to be interviewed by the British Consul amid ongoing tensions and reports from Cairo officials.

Egypt New York National Liberation Army Kamal Eldin Hussein Hussein Liberation Army Canal Zone Siment Cyprus Abdel Hakim Doar Defence Diesenl Eppokeaman Ministry of National Guidance

Soviet Sea Pilots Report For Suez Canal Move

Moscow Radio said a first group of Soviet pilots drawn from the Baltic Fleet arrived and will cover the Suez Canal. The United States Sixth Fleet has been on standby in the Bay of Naples to monitor French troop movements in the region. Reports say about 800 French are in Cyprus with 5000 more due this week as France strengthens Mediterranean positions. British discussions focus on Eden presiding over a Suez group cabinet meeting after his return from the country home. Selwyn Lloyd’s NATO trip to Paris centers on Suez as the main agenda item. Suez Canal Company shares rose about £1/18 in Paris, seen as easing political tension.

Moscow Baltic Sea Jobi Ag Canale Tea United States Sixth Fleet Bay of Naples Mediterranean Cyprus Sonus Cairo Te Batta Anthony Eden London Suez Group Cabiet Selwyn Lloyd Paris NATO Council Sue Suez Canal Company

Professor Baxter Named Head of Australian Atomic Commission

Professor J. P. Baxter has been appointed chairman of the Australian Atomic Energy Commission replacing Major-General Sir Jack Stevens who will retire. Baxter, a part time member for three years, will continue part time as he serves as Professor of Chemical Engineering and Vice Chancellor of the New South Wales University of Technology.

J. P_. Baxter Atomic Weapons Safety Committee Australian Acosta Energy Commis Jack Stevens Beale Baxter Commission N.S.W. University of Technology

Rioters Kill Aged African Bishop Near Johannesburg

In Eyat on the outskirts of Johannesburg an aged African bishop was found dead near his home after rioters attacked the house set it on fire and burned the body under a tree.

Johannebburg P.-Reuter Eyaton Johannesburg

Youths Learn The Safe Way In Australia Safe Practices Lesson

In Australia youths participate in a program teaching safe behavior for the first time, focusing on practical steps and community responsibility. The initiative aims to reduce risk through hands on guidance and clear safety messages.

Australia

Man Charged in Old Police Murder Case

Reese, a 36 year old Black man from Anderson Louisiana, is remanded in Burton Staffordshire after arrest on the Isle of Man. He faces murder charges in the 10 year old killing of Police Constable Brindley James Reeese.

London Weanesaay AAP Reuter Freeman Reese Sin Anderson Louisiana Burton Staffordshire Brindley James Reeese Isle of Man

Church Leader Arrested in Cyprus Detention

Nicos Kranidakis secretary general of the Orthodox Church in Cyprus has been arrested amid a Greek protest to United Nations members. The detention was reported from Nicosia and linked to ongoing church affairs.

Nicosia Reuter Nicos Kranidakis The Eidnarchy Cyprus United Nations Orthodox Church

Senator Warns Government to Help Pensioners

In the Senate debate the two party balance threatens to stall the Budget unless pensioners receive support. Senator Devlin urges Treasury action to aid the elderly, criticizing delays. Senator Cole, back from Formosa, notes pensioners in Australia rely on state care rather than family support.

Senate Devlin Formosa Australia Australis

Threat to Use "Other" Labour in Post Office

Report on a debate over post office labour use and wage disputes. Duthie argues against employing part-time labour to avoid worsening tensions while noting post office operations rely on communication networks. Holt cites alignment with industrial wage structures. Slater of the Postal Workers' Union references regulations as cumbersome and seeks loopholes.

Duthie Lab Wilmot Holt Luck Tel .T.A Sa Postal Workers’ Union G. Slater Sis Chippindale Slater

Government Expenditure To Continue Amid Budget Concerns

The minister for health Dr Cameron announced ongoing government spending, with about 24.5 million on medical benefits and 10 million on unspecified programs, as officials warned against reducing services. The remarks emphasized sustaining public support and fiscal stability.

Cameron

Parliamentarians to witness first atomic explosion this month

Twenty six Commonwealth Parliament members will view the Mara Unga test later this month. Minister for Supply Beale announced most names selected by parties, with one more to be named tomorrow. Questions were raised in the House about a statement by Dr John Wolfe on fallout never being fed or evaluated.

Commonwealth Parlia+ment Mara Unga Mr. Beale Vic Wentworth Ra Gorton Seward W.A Wiworth Tas Gxswell Coutts Grimitha James Johnson Stewart Bensters Bae South Australia House of Representatives Clark Lab Dar John Wolfe Beale

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