28 Sep 1956
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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Sep 28, 1956
Page
1
Unclear text fragment suggests a carnival or event with cricket and a sprint finish. Mentions 41 set and Mait, a possible runner up. No clear names, dates, or locations readable.
Reports describe the first test at Maralinga with brilliant orange glow as the cloud rose and dust dispersed. Observers from Australia’s three defence services watched from four miles away while air and water samples were planned from Port Moresby and across the mainland.
In a heated exchange Mr Casey denied alleging a nest of traitors inside the department. Mr Ward cited the dramatic claim and said security officers tested officers with release of documents as a trap. Ward also criticized overseas trips and questioned the Prime Minister's handling of foreign travel.
A Bri dah soldier was shot dead while sitting in his car in Nicosia amid a night of power line sabotage across Cyprus. A 17 year old Greek Cypriot was jailed for three days for possessing eight home made bombs. An Armenian clerk was remanded on charges of inciting two French firemen to steal arms. Francis Noel Baker’s truce appeal was rejected by the Cyprus Struggle committee.
Prime Minister Menzies refused to confirm if he discussed a royal visit with Queen Mother or Princess Margaret. He said details about Royal tours are controlled by the Palace. He anticipated British Prime Minister Eden may tour Australia early next year, likely in January.
A field day was held yesterday noon hosted by the Agriculture Stock section of the Department of Interior in Kam Bah. Mr Taylor won the competition with merino ewes. second place went to Mr G B Campbell. The photo shows Mr Taylor, Mr Campbell and Mr M J Southwell of the Tuggeranong Association.
Canberra police questioned three children aged nine to twelve after vandals damaged St Columba’s Church. They heaped papers around a radiator to start a fire, smashed cupboards, scattered books and church records, crushed windows, and stole sacramental wine and Communion glasses. Damage exceeds £100 and a church committee will begin cleaning tonight. The rector Rev. W. Pordage urged increased parental vigilance and reporting of wandering youths.
London reports that Anglo French talks in Paris take focus from the UN Security Council as Prime Minister Eden and French Premier Moliet prepare a joint communique. The document aims to present united views on the Suez crisis and related operations amid shifts in regional diplomacy and council voting.
Tokyo reports 34 crew members from the Bedford Earl have been brought ashore after the freighter grounded on a reef near Okinawa. The ship was said to be damaged badly in heavy seas during Typhoon Harriet, with Captain F. W. Thompson and most crew members, many Greeks, resting on Okinawa and reported well.
A committee forms to resell film equipment used for recording games. The panel will manage surplus items and coordinate with involved parties to complete the sale.
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