The 1956 Australian Championships was a tennis tournament that took place on outdoor Grass courts at the Milton Courts, Brisbane, Australia from 20 January to 30 January. It was the 44th edition of the Australian Championships, the 4th held in Brisbane, and the first Grand Slam tournament of the year. The singles titles were won by Lew Hoad and Mary Carter Reitano. Australian Open 1956: January 20–30, 1956 at Milton Courts. Men's singles: Lew Hoad. Women's singles: Mary Carter. Wiki link