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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Apr 25, 1956
Page
6
Negotiations near completion for Mellraths Pry Ltd to buy the Civic Centre grocery business of A Thompson Sons Pty. Ltd. Application to Canberra Licensing Court seeks licence transfer to Charles Bighard Werner. Expect changes and extensive alterations to bring the store to the standard of Mellraths branches.
In a Warsaw Parliament speech Prime Minister Josef Cygauliewics pledged more democracy and justice for Poles. He spoke of freeing wrongly convicted prisoners and restoring Leninist dogmas, while condemning past suppressions of arts and institutions as the nation moves toward reform.
London report says Sir Winston Churchill laid the foundation stone for Cassell new headquarters. The ceremony featured a line prediction by Cassell publishers for their new history of the English Speaking Peoples. Churchill reportedly asked for more mortar while the crane operator moved the stone.
Gordon McCaimuah received 108 pounds for damages to a car in a collision on Ninth Street Sirrabuniah in July 1984. The court noted the incident involved two utility vehicles driven by Britton and another party.
A band event marks a birthday celebration at Moya College, Duntroor, with a scheduled performance starting at 9:80. Organizers invite attendees to join in the festivity and enjoy the musical program.
Judgment by consent awarded 2860 damages in the A C A Supreme Court yesterday. Bulk claimed 88,000 from George Richard Vincent of Braddon for an accident on April 16, 1835 alleging negligence. Mr B Gullan and Mr Macpherlam represented Butt and Vincent.
The piece notes land and religious tensions as key factors in late 19th century NSW elections. It cites the rise of the Selectors associations in Queanbeyan and Yass, figures like Wright Affleck and O Sullivan, and the role of sectarianism and Irish vote shaping campaigns. It emphasizes the radical tone in Queanbeyan, canvassing, and political maneuvering around land policy and Catholic influence throughout the era.
Sir Robert Garvan is nearing completion of the memoirs prepared for publication. The work covers major events and developments in Australia and beyond, with a focus on the nation’s progress and behind the scenes narratives.
Telopen Primary staged a Red Cross badge presentation yesterday honoring two girls Eliott of Grimth and Margaret Mattie of Kingston for raising £10 each at a garden bazaar on April 14. The event drew about 100 Poplea Pale members and featured speeches by W Dunbar and Mrs. J. Coombe.
An influx of Chinese spectators and officials greeted the Red Chinese visitors at Mascot Aerodrome with warm remarks and exchanges. Among the crowd were Australian and Austrian union officials, including P. Clancy, Ny Jeffrey, Mr. Thornton, and Mr. Wright, welcoming the delegation as they arrived by the Gantas Constellation. The event marked notable cooperation between Chinese leaders such as Chao Rui Shian and Liang Cheng Ping and Australian labor representatives.
Iwan Alamanjuk a 28 year old clerk faced charges of bigamy and forgery after allegedly forming a divorce certificate and marrying Maria Clerwok while his first wife Vera Alamosjuk was alive. The case was adjourned to Friday as the court awaited further evidence.
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