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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Sep 08, 1956

Page

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Suez talks stagger in Cairo as five nation talks resume

Five nation delegates resume discussions in Cairo chaired by Naseer to push for international canal control amid warnings against force. Washington reports say Henderson noted slow progress as observers split on breakdown versus cautious persistence. Union leaders in Britain urge UN-backed measures and threaten anger if force is used without UN approval.

Salu Woumy New Feyptan Suez Egypt A.A.P Washington Henderson Cairo P.reuter Naseer Tt Pource S.dew United Press m Inon Catro Mensies Lous Faenda Timea Dalles Pan Britain Trade Union Congress Brighton United Nations

Police Intervene as ALP Meeting Disturbs Session

Police attended when ALP members clashed over branch withdrawal and paper custody. Chairman Schneider was obstructed while attempting to exit. officers escorted him and records from the hall as about 27 members watched. The group moved to note with the rank and rights committee. The Canberra dispute heads to the State executive next meeting.

Schneider Sddiem Manning Rank and Rights Committee & Grouper Organisation ALP Canberra Eleutive

Doctor Bequeaths £1800 To Sydney Hospitals In Probate

Sydney Supreme Court granted probate of the will of Dr. Robert Scot Skirving of Macquarie Street who died aged 6 months after lying on July 15. He left £1800 to four leading Sydney hospitals and £500 to the Ancient Mariners League.

Sydney Robert Scot Skirving Macquarie Street Supreme Court Mariners’ League

Canadian Capital Area Prominent River Views and Parliament

Ottawa area features the river and trees with the city's best known hotel near Parliament. Behind it lie government writings and power developments shaping the region. The scene highlights the capital’s prominent skyline and ongoing infrastructure planning in Ottawa.

Sy 3 Eakins Ut Ng Parliament Ottens Ote

Army attache appointment criticizes by minister

The Minister for the Army Mr Cramer denounces the appointment of Colonel R A Hay as Australian Army representative and military attaché with the Australian Military Mission in Washington. Lieutenant Colonel L D King will be promoted to Colonel and moved to the Design and Inspection Branch while Colonel M R Buring moves to the general staff at Eastern Command HQ.

Cramer R. A. Hay Washington Hay Royal Military College Duntroon Aif Eastern Command Headquarters L. D. King Victoria Army Headquarters Department of Supply King M. R. Buring Tasmania Eastern Command

Transport Unions Ban Wool Declared Black

Unions in Australia imposed a ban on wool amid a shearers dispute. The Transport Workers Union and allied bodies warned that non union labour would be barred from transporting wool. Waterside workers Seamen and tally clerks pledged support for the AUU if troops were used to move wool.

A.W.U Labourabour Council Transport Workers’ Unions A. G. Platt Sydney Waterside Workers’ Federation Seamen’s Union Tally Clerks

Brisbane Wool Sales Fixed

Wool to be offered at the season's first auction series from October 1 to 4 after buyers in Sydney accepted assurances wool would be shipped. The Brisbane Wool Selling Brokers' Association secretary Mr C Wrench announced 70 705 bales would be offered for sale over four days starting October 1.

Brisbane Thinwaa Sydney

Desperate Man Plans to Sell Year of Life in Toronto

Derek Edwards, 30, said he would sell the next year of his life to secure his wife and three children. He asked for 10,000 dollars, arguing it would save them from years of debt and bills after moving from Britain five years ago.

Toronto A.a.p.reuter Derek Edwards Edwards Canada

Mother Of Climber Aids Investigation

London police questioned Mrs. Ethel Hunt 72 year old widow tied to Sir John Everest fame after a bridge party gossip fueled a probe into a string of deaths. Detective Superintendent Hannem confirmed the inquiry began last month and involves several women across Eastbourne Sussex.

London John Eastbourne Sussex Ethel Hunt Hunt Mt. Everest

Jindivik Displayed at Fairbairn for Air Force Week

An Air Force spokesman announced a large display at Fairbairn Canberra featuring Australia front line jet aircraft. The event marks Air Force Week and the Battle for Britain commemoration, running from Monday to the end of next week with public access. More than 10 000 people attended last year.

Air Force Fairbairn Raaf Air Force Week Canberra Britain

Bandit Raids Use Sledge Hammers In UK Heists

In a spree across Britain, two groups carried sledge hammers and pepper spray during four smash and grab robberies. About £ 39,000 was stolen from a factory payroll near Nottingham as two cars rammed a facility gate, with bandits grabbing cash from leather satchels as they fled.

London Reuter United Kingdom Nottingham Beckenham

Commonwealth Cricket Series report from Hastings match

Commonwealth XI scored one run for the loss of 11 wickets in a rate curtailed match against England XT at Hastings yesterday.

Reuter Seanmenwealthy England St Hastings

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