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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Sep 07, 1956
Page
1
Cairo reports say a four meeting session between President Nasser and the five nation committee reached a stalemate on the canal future. Australian Prime Minister Menzies urged an 18 nation plan while Nasser favored an international board with limited advisory powers.
The Cyprus Times reported allegations of lax security at British Army offices in Cyprus claiming bomb carrying Cypriots could walk into the barracks and the chief staff office, a charge supported by reporters from the newspaper.
The report shows March data with a male to female ratio near 101 in New South Wales and 101.8 in Victoria. Cities show more women while rural areas have fewer. The remarks come from Mr Holt and local representatives noting the uneven distribution and overall slight male surplus.
The proposal calls for a 30 hour week and a 30 shilling basic wage for clerks in the rail industry, amounting to about £5460 per year for special classes. The move aims to reform pay scales amid hearings and publicity efforts by employers and officials.
The report notes Romeson requests court involvement over accusations tied to locomotive engineers and train drivers with free watches cited as claimed items. The piece references legal action and court consideration involving the involved parties.
A morning accident occurred near Maralinga, Australia, as jet bombers and a Vickers Varsity train may have been involved. Officials expect the incident to cause ground disturbance and possible activity shifts across the far northwest region.
The Great Lakes waterways span over 2 000 miles linking mid West cities in Canada and the US with eastern ports. This canal represents a major engineering achievement in marine history, taking seven years to complete and featuring vast locks.
A Queanbeyan grasier's wife Mrs. Ann Hyles was drowned at Jervis Bay. Her body was recovered after a two hour search by a Navy helicopter and crash boats. She was mother of four and believed to have called out before a wave swept her overboard near Bea around 6 p.m. Authorities called for rescue efforts.
In Brisbane a wool dispute between the Queensland Premier and the AWU risks a nationwide strike threat. Premier Gale faces warnings of troop use, while AWU general secretary Dougherty denounces the government as unions from many states plan to meet in Sydney to back action. The Federal government pledges to ensure wool shipments.
The N S W State Executive plans to investigate the Canberra branch amid a push to reorganize the A L P in the ACT area. Dr Burton, once Evatt’s secretary, is linked to the drive, with rival factions arguing over branch development and Evatt influence.
Melbourne report says charges against Mr Wy were withdrawn in line with police policy. Chief Porter described the incident at the Richmond booth as a minor storm in a teacup and noted no further action would be taken.
Mr. A. D. Fraser of the Labor party in the House criticized a Coalition member for vowing to abolish social service benefits. He urged raising old age and invalid pensions from £4 0s 0d to £5 5s 0d and widow’s pension from £4 5s to £5 6d, arguing prices rise and benefits must cushion the cost of living. Fraser called government back-benchers to push increases to force the party to honour its pledge.
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