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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Sep 20, 1956

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Suez Plan Talks Hit Hurdles As Conference Divided

Egypt rejects a loaded offer amid tense discussions in Cairo. A five nation committee met with Spanish and Persian delegates, while U.S. Dulles urged continued cooperation and a de facto basis for a canal solution. British and Swedish ministers призsened firm positions, with calls for further talks to avoid war and seek a permanent treaty.

Pam Alberto Martin Artajo Spain Benis Oesten Unden Egypt Selwyn Lloyd Associated Press Duiles Dulles Yaers' Association Mr. Dulles United Nations

Inquiry Begins Into Government Undertakings

The government announces an inquiry into government undertakings led by Minister for Transport Enticknap. Three experts will examine the matter and provide recommendations. A partial report was promised, with a total budget of £76,600 set aside for the inquiry in the financial year.

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Man Forces Way Into House in Lindsay Street Tragedy

A two year old and a two month old child were involved in a house intrusion incident in Lindsay Street. The older child survived with minor burns, while the younger died from burns. A man forced entry to rescue his children according to local reports.

Winceston I Collins Angel ‘Ua Lindsayston Lyndon Ping

Fraser Seeks Committee On Canberra Development

Mr Fraser moves to create The Standing Committee on the Australian Capital Territory with seven members four government and three opposition. The panel would report on Canberra’s development and origins plan, with power to inspect papers and move between sessions. Fraser and Opposition Leader Dr Evatt support, while Senator McCullum’s similar Senate motion faces objection. A Canberra visit by Minister Fairhall to Oaks Estate Narrabundah Causeway and Westlake awaits date. Fraser presses urgent repairs to Oaks Estate Narrabundah Causeway and Government homes aged over 31 years, seeking meetings with residents for full understanding of needs.

Wwllanereal Territory Senate A.C.T Canberra Pate Fraser Dr. Evatt Mc Cullum Senate Select McCullum Interior Fairhall Frazer Oaks Estate Narrabundah Westlake Causeway

APEX ENTERTAINS INDIAN AND MALAYAN VISITORS

Indian farmers and Malayan foreign service students were entertained at a dinner in the Hotel Ainsl. The event was led by club president Mr. W. Hancock with Mr. A. Smith from the Department of External Affairs also present.

Malayan Foreign Service Ainsl Tide W. Hancock Atright A. Smith Department of External Affairs

Wool Prices Up Four Per Cent At Newcastle Sale

Newcastle wool sale eased to bid higher by 24 percent from yesterday as buyers from Continent and Bradford competed for fine quality wools. North West Slopes and Plains, Liverpool Plains, and Upper Hunter consignments averaged well despite rain impacts, with many lots in good condition and soft handling.

Newcastle Sydney Continent Bradford Brokera North West Liverpool Plains Upper Hunter

Australia Plans German Trade Fair Exhibition

Australia will showcase a wide range of produce at Munich's German trade fair from September 21 to October 7. The display aims to boost exports to West Germany, with Trade Minister McEwen noting the event will feature trade, tourism, development and the Olympic Games, and a trade information bureau will be established on the Australia stand to attract Bavarian and other German buyers.

Australia Munich West Germany McEwen

Auction Yields Big Leases For City Gas Sites And Blocks

Ampol Petroleum Limited won the O Connor service station lease, 170 ft frontage and 134 ft depth, for 99 years with a £15000 valued building to start within 12 months. Yarrabundah site sold for £31000. residential blocks sold above or near reserve. Total commitments exceed £370,000 across two service sites and numerous Griffith and Narrabundah blocks.

O'Connor Macpherson Street Ampol Petroleum Limited Ampol Company Yarrabundah Service Staton Kootara Crescent Griffith Braddon Turner Ainslie Narrabundah Yarralumla Srtes Nnn

ACT.U TO INTERVENE FOR POSTMEN WAGE CLAIMS

Adelaide report on the Australian Council of Trade Unions seeking a conference with Federal officials to press wage claims for postmen. Victorian postmen push for £2 weekly adult raise, junior proportion, and improved Saturday rates. Negotiations to involve Treasurer and Labour Minister.

A.C T.U Adelaide Amalgamated Postal Workers’ Union A. E. Monk Monk Arthur Fadden Labour Holt Davidson Griffith Australian Council of Trade Unions Tary Amalgamated Postal Workers [Union G. Slater Public Service Slater

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