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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Sep 13, 1955

Page

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Britain Plans Series of Atom Bomb Tests in 1956

A 1956 timetable outlines sequential atom bomb tests with Australia and Britain coordinating at Maralinga and Monte Bello, with Penney directing the sequence. It notes fallout safety and meteorological support, and indicates tests will be under ten to several tens of kilotons, larger than prior devices, with Australia and the UK planning third and fourth series.

London Monte Hatio Bellaiewo Erdal Wil Bean Mircen Monte Belo Beale Bellaln Australia Britain Barthin Marglinga Walfensom Thanet Kaligay Oathee Progres i Kaatrinle West Cat Mandl Lpotar A. Adletan Nate Maralinge Ams Auntralian Meteorological Service Aie

Battle For Britain Guest Of Honour To Arrive Today

Sir George HM will arrive in Canberra for the Battle for Britain commemoration in Australia. Lady Mille accompanies him as they meet with Australian officials including the Governor General and Vice Admiral Sir Alan Brats. A heavy bomber will be displayed and a luncheon with Minister Towne is planned.

Contmos Britain Australia IAP Air Maratat George HM Canberra Flor Raibey Aight Pearce Iehore Lady Mille I Abe Ofey Pommanit Mia Raa.p. Offivern

Transfer Of Famous Plane Criticised

A Canberra inquiry heard criticism of removing the Vickers Vimy from the Canberra War Memorial to the Turamwal exhibit. Harri testified that he valued the display but questioned the move, while senators asked about the rationale and public sentiment on this democratic issue.

Aenjoy Vickers Vimy Beith Canberra War Memorial Turumwal Harri Senate Canbert City

Boy Buried While Playing on Beach in Collapsed Sand

A 18? year old boy named Colin Jane was trapped while playing on a Wollongong beach when a sand dune collapsed. His elder brother Toy led rescue efforts. Colin's body was recovered this morning after a long search.

Wollongong Monany Edat Colin Jaen Colin Len Naat Heather Crnhur Toy

Ministers to Banks Ideas in Australian Economy

The Prison minister Menziea will present views of leading bankers to Cabinet in Sydney. The Commonwealth Bank governor Dr M C Coombs attended, with discussions on credit restraint amid prosperity and proposals to adjust credit provisions and trade financing.

Deportation Threat for Cyprus Church Leaders Rumored

London Daily Telegraph reports possible deportation of Archbishop Manarog and other churchmen as security measures rise in Cyprus. Deportation may be temporary or permanent, with exile potentially leading to high office elsewhere depending on island developments.

Mey London Manarog Cyprus Telegraph Britain Daily ‘Telegraph Tu'ja

Confusion Over Redex Winner Sparks Scrutiny

Reports from Bondi describe a chaotic Redex trial with driver Jack Murray and participants from Tumut to Mudgee. Details include a damaged vehicle, disputed scrutineering, and contested results as officials from the Australian Sporting Car Club review the incident and potential legal avenues.

Tumut Rextirest Bum Hecker Murybor Brooks Pigvinionat Malcolm Brooks Laitie Whitehaad PerAinu Atateaita Jack Murray Bondi Redex Moeray Murray Vatralian Sporting Day Club Boney Rainer Murrumbale Streich CVU Sydney

Missing Hungarian Chemist Ervin Toerork Sought by Police

Security forces search for Ervin Toerork a 32 year old Hungarian migrant missing from Lithgow amid diplomatic tension. Investigators review international records to determine any political link while authorities confirm he last worked at a Pinmetwa mining plant before vanishing. family deny knowledge of his whereabouts and authorities keep watch on all leads.

Sydney Manda Ervin Toerork Tag Pinmetwa Torrock Thal Polit Cametry Ello Eling Pollen Tony Mithgow -Pollee Venew Matwele Newt Louch

Eleven Children Die In Cairo Earthquake Tremor

Emergency services report a deadly Cairo earthquake causing the collapse of multiple buildings and the destruction of over 48 houses. Eleven children killed and many injured, with fires and hospital rushes as crews clear debris. A related tremor shook Alexandria, lasting about nine minutes.

Cairo Ammuniness Corman Sered Taxis Alexupidrin

Marcos Outboxes Marry Gregen

Local sports brief reports Marcos defeating Gregen in a boxing style match held at an uncertain venue. scant readable details mention arena, possibly Grogan organization, and a prompt entry with garbled text remaining.

Planning Institute condemns neglect of Canberra development

The Austration Planning Institute condemns the neglect of the capital development plan. The Institute warns that delays threaten Canberra's status as the mother capital and stresses coordinated action by the Capital Development Committee.

Institute of Planning Austration Planning Institute Yeatediy Vne Iy Canberra Mather

Canberra Planning Report Prompts Wide Advisory Review

A NSW based planning committee report on Canberra area development coverage, naming the Town Gentry advisory group and the Paani Institute, aiming for a September 28 deadline. The document critiques central planning formalities and stresses weather impact, park planning, and urban form while highlighting concerns over cost, aesthetics, and implementation.

Fae Fiat Developeent Canberra Panning Bn Welter Ralaton Euening,aronvest Tana Ylang Pra Foun Nsw Anntog Advisory Com Onerck Guintertemt Myeter Univeral of Aalaued der Walter Geomrey Freve Rensul Aaron

Independent Arab Capital Planning Committee Discussion

The text describes a developing plan for the national capital's growth with a committee to oversee design and implementation. It calls for independent authority, a standing planning committee, and a full time director to manage advice, oversight, and reporting.

Fire wipes out Queanbeyan home in stormy conditions

A Queanbeyan dwelling was destroyed by fire with severe damage to a nearby residence. Strong winds and rain hampered firefighting while volunteers organized donations of food clothing and money at a Salvation Army site.

Queanbeyan

Wool Market Steady Across World Demand

Wool market observed steadiness with European and Japanese buyers active. Prices held for Merino and crossbred lots amid broader demand. premiums noted for quality, with several consignments trading at firm levels and some irregularities cited in supply.

In Brief

Fragmented OCR items report on Tokyo diplomacy and Allied discussions with mentions of Manila and treaty nations. The note references pacific tensions, border areas, and allied talks, plus a separate village incident in Meru. It also notes scholars and writers gathering to discuss freedom and cultural policy.

WER Kata Manila Rey Sativer Heigi Asin

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