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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Sep 19, 1956

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Canal Pilot Crisis Declared Over by Egyptian Authority

Cairo reports the Egyptian Canal Authority says the canal pilots crisis has ended as major powers meet in London. officials said convoy passage may resume on a regular schedule and no immediate action is sought, amid Allied talks on broader Middle East security.

Cairo Jone Mahmoudais Uining Street Wibony Eden

Menzies Arrives in Canberra for Cabinet Meeting

Prime Minister Menzies arrived at Fairbairn airfield yesterday with Ministers and diplomats awaiting onlookers. Mrs Henderson held their baby as Menzies prepared for a joint government party gathering and a special cabinet session to discuss overseas ministers.

Menzies Fairbairn Henderson Reokin Dane Pattie Ar Menzies

Budget Censure Rejected in House Vote Record Expenditure

The House defeated a censure motion against the Government over the 1966 57 Budget by 62 to 44. Vice President Sir Eric Harrison gagged the debate before the vote. The Budget sets out £1 234 891 000 in outlay and £1 235 113 000 in receipts. Treasurer Sir Arthur Fadden introduced it August 30 with eight sitting days spent debating. Parliament may adjourn October 12 or 19.

House of Executive Council Eric Harrison Arthur Fadden

Five RAS officers and twelve councillors reelected at Sydney meeting

The Royal Agricultural Society of New South Wales announced by Lieut. General Sir Frank Berryman that five retiring vice presidents and twelve retiring councillors were re-elected by ballot. The five reelected vice presidents include B. K. C. Minter and D. Munro. One member, B. F. Frazer, was not re-elected. Three councillors were not re-elected.

Sydney Royal Agricultural Society of N

No Increase In Fares In South Australia

Adelaide Tuesday report notes Premier Playford expects a £853,000 deficit but declares no rail or tram fare hikes. He cites duty on chi 7 and wharfage cost rises as factors, while avoiding increases in rail or tram fares despite possible tax shifts to consumers.

Adelaide Playford South Australia Speak

Canberra Brickworks From The Air

Modern brick making machinery installed at Canberra Brickworks boosts output. Production rises and the works are expected to meet Canberra’s needs, with quality bricks claimed to be among the best in Australia.

Canberra Canhereer Australis

More Facilities In New P.O. Civic Centre Expansion

The extended post office at Civic Centre will add many facilities. RC M Dale, assistant director of Posts and Telegraphs, said the main counter will expand to 12 sections for money order and stamp sales. The mail section moves to the Australian National Airways site, with 90 extra post boxes. Additional telephone boxes and trunk line phones will be provided. Work is expected to start early in the New Year.

Civic Centre Posts and Telegraphs RC. M. Dale Mall Australian Natonal Airways Dales

Pedestrian Collides With Kangaroo on Hart Street

A 4 ft kangaroo was seen in Hart Street O Connor on Monday afternoon around 5 15 pm when J A Idan of Coolibah Crescent returned home and collided with the kangaroo as it turned a corner. The animal headed for Miller Street and bounded over the hill.

Hart Street O'Connor J. A. Idan Coolibah Crescent Miller Street

Tense Atmosphere In Sydney Mail Branch

A mail branch in Sydney faced tension after a postal worker refused to sort three inadequately addressed letters. The branch, with 2800 striking sorters at Leichhardt Stadium, voted to return to work following a federal union recommendation. Postal workers push for a fresh wage claim before the Public Service Arbitrator as backlogs grow.

Leichhardt Stadium Postal Workers’ Union Deental Monk AC TU Adelaide Ac.t.u Lynch Mall G.P.O Railway Square Public Service Galvin

Smyth says U S fails to meet atoms for peace goals

Dr Henry DeWolf Smyth, former Atomic Energy Commission member, argues in Foreign Affairs that the United States is not fulfilling atoms for peace obligations. He cites single plant limits and calls for a vigorous reactor program to support foreign policy and private industry, noting stalled commercial power development and bilateral treaties.

New York Po Reuter Henry DeWolf Smyth Atomic Enemey Commision Arts United States Atoms For Peace United Ene Sele Smyth Es Nat Mani Constragon Beem Bull & Few Ar Costa

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