Misery Jan Misery at Track Caravans
Jan Misery leads the Mat 2nd Division event as the Caravans compete on the track circuit. The meet features regional rivals and aims for top finishes.
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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Sep 29, 1956
Page
1
Maralinga test blast assessed as safe by committee
The report states no danger from the fallout or wind changes after the Maralinga nuclear test. Professor Martin and committee members deem radioactivity benign for days, while General Dougherty observes protective Civil Defence structures intact. The tests are touted as advancing nuclear research and defense.
Suez Crisis Talks and Egypt Aid Update
Amid Suez crisis coverage in Paris and Washington the British and French push for Anglo French solidarity while Egypt receives an emergency loan. The Cairo Port Said area sees American destroyers guided by Egyptian pilots as talks cover Canal Users' Association plans and governance.
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Pew
Paris
Eisenhower
Washington
Egypt
Canal Users’ Association
Paria
Ha Im
London
Nasser
Security Council
Port Said
Compton Gainard
U.S. Middle East
Indian Ocean
Elm Treasure Sought Plans to Recover Legendary Million Dollar Hoard
Plans to recover a legendary treasure of gold and silver bullion valued at about 1.339 million pounds are outlined. The quest is linked to a February 21, 1801 date and a figure of 131 lives, suggesting a perilous expedition with historical peril.
Caroverturns injuring driver near Canberra on Cooma road
A motorist suffered serious injuries when his car overturned about 18 miles from Canberra on the Cooma road near the Tharwa turnoff. The driver is Mr John Morsney of Kirrawee New South Wales.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canberra
Cooma
John Morrisney
Kirrawee
N.A.W
Tharwa
Malaya Proposes Dollar Account From Rubber Exports
Malaya plans a separate United States dollar account within the Commonwealth pool using rubber earnings to buy substitutes. Dr Ismail Bin Dato Abdul Rahman said the scheme would divert dollars from Malayan rubber to purchasing synthetic rubber, prompting protest from the United Kingdom. Other Commonwealth rubber producers earned about 169 million dollars, with Malaya aiming to import goods valued at 169 million dollars in 1956.
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Kuala Lumpur
Reuter
United States
Ismail bin Dato Abdul Rahman
Dr. Samail
United King
Igor Protesta
United Kingdom
Malaya
Princess Sees Ghost Rum Legend At Port Louis
The Mauritian report claims a local legend says a ghost appearing as an admiral would vanish if rum were left for it. The sighting prompted discussion among residents in Port Louis.
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Bir Robert
Prospects for Australian Exports at Munich Trade Fair
Australian participation in the International Food Fair in Munich from September 24 to October 7 promises expansion of exports. German importers urged talks on tariffs and quotas, noting demand for Australian butter exceeds the German Australian trade agreement limits. Wine imports lack a current quota, prompting calls for a sparking wine quota to support Australian sales.
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Munich
Germany
McEwan
Australia
Partic
Poznan Mob Sadistic Court Told
In Pozen court days, Kazimierz Zurek testified about a "sadistic" crowd actions during two sessions. The People’s Court heard details of crimes related to the Pozen mob cases as the proceedings opened.
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Poznan
Polna
Kazimierz Zurek
Poa
Saar and Mollet Discuss European Unity in Final Stage
In final stage Saar talks. French Premier Mollet and German Chancellor Adenauer will discuss European unity the European common market and the six nation atom research pool. The leaders aim to resolve Saar status amid unity efforts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tween
M. Mollet
Dr. Adenhauer
South Australia backs 24 hour stoppage plan
A meeting of the B A Trades and Labour Council backed a 24 hour stoppage proposal as the first state to endorse the plan. The council voted thirteen to thirty four in favor, pending approval by the full State Trades and Labour Council before implementation.
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Admlalde
Etioby
B.A. Trades and Labour Council
All State
Trades and Labour Council
Deadly Poison Saves Life in Tetanus Treatment
A Lathgow miner Charles Norwood, bitten by a rusty nail, was treated at St Vincent's Hospital with curare to prevent convulsions from tetanus. He had absorbed 1,500 milligrams of curare, a poison, and was kept alive by injections every half hour to paralyse him during the treatment.
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Bydney
St. Vincent's
Charles Newwood
Norwood
St. Vincent's Hospital
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Biram Penney
Bente
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Ko Aie
Dougherty
N.S.W. Atermergency Service
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Teste Axe
Atomic Energy
Fort Noboring
Hiroshima
New York
Tokyo
Nese
U.S
Smment
Mediterranean
Port Saida
Maralinga
Port Louis Maurit
Saar
South Australia
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