03 Apr 1962
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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Apr 03, 1962
Page
1
Istvan Idul a Budapest violinist and member of a Hungarian Gypsy Orchestra visiting Australia was charged with murder after being arrested outside the Coroner's Court. The inquest investigated the death of Laszlo Szendlay, leader of the orchestra, who died last Friday in Braddon.
In a Braddon coroner inquest a man named Silence Bid Swadlay was found dead at a Lowann Shes house last Friday. Dr Marjorie Granger testified viewing the body as lifeless with rigor mortis. The case adjourned to today as proceedings sought clarifications and nearby Hungarian band members awaited further questions.
A two car collision at the Kings Street Barton corner injured several people. Elizabeth Fenielis, 36, a passenger from Queanbeyan, was thrown through a windscreen and badly injured. Her husband, the driver, remained hospitalized with serious internal and other injuries. The other driver, 22, and a passenger, 44, were treated for lacerations and head injuries and discharged. Police reported the vehicles were severely damaged.
Four men worked from 7 a.m. up a 415 ft mast on Black Mountain to connect power cables for Canberra Television Limited. They completed the test transmission at 7:45 p.m. delivering the first test pattern as 400 viewers and many more phoned in. Reception varied. some sets displayed sound only or poor pictures, blamed on receiver adjustment.
A packed Albert Hall applauded Australian Prima Donna Joan Sutherland for minutes of singing. A Daily Mail critic praised her stunning voice and stage presence, noting the tour’s success and questioning retirement rumors.
General Nasution accused the Netherlands of provoking Indonesia by sending reinforcements to West New Guinea as talks neared. A Jakarta briefing noted landings at Sorong Fakfak and Kaimana with Navy and Air Force patrols along beaches.
Unseasonal warmth in Canberra yesterday reached a high of 74 degrees, nine above normal, and a low of 56 degrees, 12 above normal. Last night was mild with light north east winds. Today is forecast to be fine and warm with a high near 77 degrees and isolated afternoon thunderstorm showers.
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