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Newspaper

Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Sep 20, 1956

Page

10

Full Statement On Suez Promised

The government directed leader of the Australian delegation to second London conference on Suez, Sir Percy Spender, outlining policy. Menzies reported overseas mission and Suez talks, with a full statement planned after the conference. Opposition pressed for immediate debate and full report to Parliament.

Menzies House of Representatives London Percy Labour Suez Br Perry Spender Evatt Vate Australia Casey Makin Lab. Bonython

Plan To Rehabilitate Drunks In San Francisco

San Francisco officials approved a 58530 dollar rehabilitation farm project for habitual drunks to cut welfare costs. The public welfare commission vote aims to establish a farm for dependent alcoholics.

San Francisco Public Welfare Commission

Radio Waves From Mars Report Weather Like Temperatures Near Freezing

A NASA style brief notes Mars radar signals detected in September and at eight wavelength, with the nearest Earth approach. Navy researchers earlier measured emissions from Mars and say more than 50 readings are needed to confirm a Martian signal. They estimate Mars average temperature just below freezing while continuing measurements.

Ite Earth Mars Navy Rame Mars

Parliament session notes on Broad and Television Bill debate

In Parliament the Broad and Television Bill debate resumed after q a the Broad and Television Bill the debate resumed, the House meets at 3 am. The Senate may debut a draft, a debuts a through ae an Bud.

Senate

British United States agree on missile production plan

Report from the Daily Express notes that Britain and the United States have agreed on a plan to mass produce guided missiles. The article mentions an American atomic weapon order and concerns over failures, with emphasis on Britain issuing the US for cooperative development.

Daily Express Britain

St Patrick’s Parish First Convent Ball remembered

Joint presidents led a memory of the ball committee in greeting Dean McGilvra and Father O Donnell at the Albert Avenue site. Secretaries and officers were noted as Mrs. urn dent and Mrs. W s ment. The ball marked the parish’s first team event after the parish divided last October.

Dean McGilvra Father O'Donnell Urn Dent Deena Boon Ws Ment

Move To Form A L P Branches Resented

Canberra Branch voices opposition as NSW Executive weighs new ALP branches. Canberra argues existing branch suffices with parliament member and board seats, warning centralisation risks. Members recall years of moves to establish new branches and urge respect for local views.

A.L.P Messrs. E. A. Jun Aw.u W. McIntyre A.W.U ALP P. Eee Unicn Nsw Brata Canberra Berm Canberra N.S.W Memsag Sir Sceasiona Moray Carverre

Parish School Benefit Ball Draws 250 Attendees

The Patrick's Parish ball to aid parish schools was held at the Albert Fiats hall with decorations, catering, and supper tables by St. Patrick's and Bt. Joseph's school auxiliaries. The event included a notable official party led by Mrs. A. T. McNab and Mrs. Burn among others. About 250 attended.

Patrick's Albert Fiat St. Patrick's Bt. Joseph's A. T. McNab Burn W. Gleeson Dean McGillvray Father O'Donnell McNab Gleeson

Shipping limits UK migrants and chartered voyages

Mr Holt replied in Parliament that Australia welcomed more British migrants than Canada South Africa and New Zealand combined. The government sought to overcome the shipping factor by chartering the Un er Fairsea voyages and booking all available space with shipping firms.

Holt Downer Lib Angus House of Representatives Australia Canada South Africa New Zealand

Country Party Member Attacks Fadden On School Aid

In Melbourne on Wednesday the Country Party member for Ballarat North Mr White attacked Federal C P Leader Sir Arthur Fadden accusing him of hostility to grants for denominational schools. White said the government was weak on denominational education and urged firm action in supply.

Menies Egypt Evatt Labour Party United Nations Gold Coast Accra Legislative Kwame Nkcumah ennox-Boyd U.K Nirumah C.P Fadden Melbourne Country Party Ballarat North Mr. White Federal C.P Arthur Adden

Apex Entertains Asians in Canberra Event

A Canberra gathering titled Apex Entertains Asians attracted 42 attendees. The event emphasized cultural exchange and community engagement within the local scene.

Apex

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