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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Sep 20, 1956
Page
7
Representatives yesterday stated that police and emergency services were notified at the time, but the claim of no rescue service response affects the sequence of events surrounding the incident aboard the ship. Further details remain unclear from the fragmented report.
The Agriculture and Product Section of the department plans a field day on Mr FS 1 s Kambeh property on September 27. Many ACT agricultural experts will attend demonstrations and lectures. Trophies will be awarded for the ACT Merino competition. Addresses will cover sheep and cattle diseases by Messrs H R Peis.
London dispatch notes Prince Philip Roy plans to travel with the Princess to accompany her departure, reflecting royal duty and ceremonial travel amid ongoing public interest in royal engagements.
A dispute arises over selling a motor car and related finance arrangements. The Watsons allege signing a paper granting permission to sell the car while Morrisby claims a private sale and rebate details. Rex Auctions and deposit handling are discussed, with questions about ownership, rebates, and who benefits from the sale proceeds. The case resumes at 10 tomorrow.
More than 10 ULF members of the Third Battalion joined a bivouac at Majura last weekend as preparation for a compulsory bivouac on October 26 and 27. They took part in tactical exercises with mortars, Vickers machine guns and high explosives. Plans for the next bivouac at Park on October are incomplete. Major H Preston-Stanley and Lieut F S Boughton attended, with Major C L Edwards and Capt D A George also present. Water rationing affects passengers and crew aboard the 23880-ton Strathmore liner during the voyage.
Atomic test program at Maralinga postponed for a second time as officials reevaluate safety and logistics. Government sources say the delay affects timelines and funding. no new date assigned.
August 21 marked a sharp break as the event delivered the heaviest performances, surpassing prior records. Details remain fragmentary but the day underscored notable advances and strong showings across multiple categories.
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