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Newspaper

Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Apr 15, 1957

Page

6

Elated Labour Wins Kahibah Byelection In Australia

Sydney reports Labour supporters jubilant over their Kahibah byelection victory following the death of MLA Tamstrong. Mr Stewart defeated Lincoln with a four thousand vote margin as Labour rivals Daley and others trailed. DLP leader Alan Manning and Evatt commentator frame the result as a shift toward Labour policy.

Sydney Labour Kahibal Bam Willy Tamstrong Lanaur Stewart Lincoln DLP Alan Maning DAP

Town Terrified by Gunman in Horsham Night Chaos

Melbourne report details a 100 ft water tower assault by a gunman who fired on residents and police, injuring Robert Henry Bampaou, 28, in Horsham. Police halted pursuit when a rifle jammed. 50 rounds found on the suspect.

Melbourne Horsham Robert Henry Bampaou

Guests At Windsor Castle

Sir Eric Harrison and Lady Harrison stay at Windsor Castle as guests of the Queen for a social visit. The Australian High Commissioner and wife are attending without political duties, according to an official statement.

Windsor Castle London Eric Harrison Harrison

Record support for Eisteddfod as Victoria wins big

Victoria's Gloria McDowall wins Shell Aria prize with Magda aria from The Consul. Russell Cooper of Sydney equal first in Lieder. Kevin Mills wins Champion Baritone, with broad praise for Lovelock Evans adjudication amid a large turnout.

Gloria McDonall Victoria G. C. Sautelle W. Lovelock Miss McDonall McDowall Magda Cen Minotti William Lovelock Brisbane Conservatorium Eat Azcton Andrea Chenter A. Gioridano Wilma Martin Robiett Bickersoa Sydney Shirley Duffy John Germain Heather McMillan Turramurra Lovelock Eisteddfod Society J. Brophy Fost Jee It Company Geee Miss MccDonall Misa McDonall Collins Vienna Kevin Mills Mary Hayman Puta Clarkstone Sola Kevin Mille J. Brosnan St, Edmund's College Camberra City of Canberra Goulburn High School St., Christopher's School Joan Chia Donati Holster Shell Aviv Gloria McDowall Middle Park Russell Cooper Boris Moussorgaky Isang Andrea Chenier Ugiordano

Western Heads Five Districts At Sydney Show

Southey District runner up with add st points. Northern NSW 690.18 enmul NAW. Moreton Downs 4,586.53. Queensland 10. Southern Patriots win Special trophy for exhibit arrangement and attractiveness valued £100, awarded by the Commercial Bank of Australia. Southern Districts clinch trophy after three consecutive wins. Western Districts praised for wool and irrigation products. manager Mr P. Bushell notes dry season.

Southey Add St Northern Nsw Moreton Sut Downs Queensland Southern Pastriots Tyun Commercial Bank of Australia Southern Diatricta P. Bushell Windsor

Child Loses Finger In Lawnmower Accident

A two year old Canberra girl named Chris Lamb suffered the loss of four fingers and part of her thumb when a lawnmower cut her hand at home. She was rushed to hospital by Canberra ambulance and later listed in satisfactory condition. An accompanying note reports a man named R Evan of Novyar Street Yarralumla fell from his bicycle on the way to work and received hospital treatment.

Lovelock Bynes Choral Choral Society Canberra Phiharmonic Society Ballarat Choral Society Lowanna Canberra Chris Lamb Strezlecki Crescent Narra Bundah R. Evan Novyar Street Yarralumla G.P.O Evan

Thieves Busy In Canberra At Week end

Canberra detectives investigate three weekend thefts. A Kennard’s Stationery Shop window was smashed in London City, valued King Watches £180 stolen. Hunt’s Garage on Kaye Street broken into for batteries spark plugs. A car stolen from Hotel Canberra garage found overturned 15 miles from Canberra on the Yass Road. Detective Sergeant Rochford leads the inquiry.

Canberra Kennard London Citsalt King Hunt Kaye Street Yass Road Rochford

Turner Road Collision Two Vehicles Damaged in Friday Crash

Two motor vehicles sustained extensive damage in a collision at the intersection of Boldro Wood, Froggatt Streets on Saturday. Noel Thomas Kavanagh Wilga Place O'Connor and Edmund Bchechenbach of Tumut Ponds NSW escaped any injuries.

Boldrowood Arkd Froggatt Streets Noel Thomas Kavanagh Wilga Placa O'Connor Edmund Bchechenbach Tumut Ponds N.S.W Fae Jury

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