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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Aug 03, 1955

Page

7

Woman's Death Linked to Thallium Poisoning Says Employer

A Newsted wife exhumed last Friday shows thallium poisoning signs in the death of Susannah Jefferson 25, manager at a Harwick hairdressing shop. Police took hair dye remnants for government analyst tests after an open coroner’s inquest. Analyst report expected late this week.

Runes Tuan George Thornen Harwikte Mra Allen Susannah Jefferson Jefferson

Judge Criticises Solicitors For Courteous Conduct Failures

Mr Justice Dovey criticised several solicitors for courtesy failures in court. He noted four different lawyers did not explain their non appearance or that of their clients. The judge, sitting in favour, warned conduct had lingering effects on divorce hearings.

Anunex Justice Dovey Faivorve

Lottery Syndicate Entries and Winners List

STATE LOTTERY Lottery No 3362 lists syndicate entries with numbers and addresses including Mew Leaf syndicate Mrs 1 Gregory 38 Vivienne Street Kingsprove and other groups such as Quote 4 Anguste syndicate J Steele 17 Camley Road Fairfield Sed A613 DBL ayndicate LM Gir Raico Beel Auburn Change OF Luck syndicate L Kindness 111 Victoria Street Posts Point Bth 42260 Five Syndicate Mra M Ma Wick 10 Kentiwell Road North Manly.

Leaf Syndicate Gregory Vivienne Street Kingsprove Anguste J. Steele Camley Road Fairfield LM Gir Raico ‘Beel Auburn Change OF Luck L. Kindness Victoria Street Post's Point Post's Point, Bth Five Syndicate Mra M. Ma

Israel cites evidence removal from airliner wreckage

Israel says incriminating evidence was removed from the airliner wreckage after a June 27 shootdown. Foreign Ministry reports describe bullet holes and tampering, while Bulgarian officials limit access for investigators and delays hinder querying witnesses.

Israel Dow Foreign Ministry Greeie I Araelia el al Con m Yastipata Lerseki Foreign Torac

Sted Sheep Prices Lower At Melbourne Sale

Melbourne buyers faced lower demand as the wind sheep trade softened on the last day of the sale. Prices in Yass and Merryville fluctuated, with ram values reaching 400 to 275 guineas. several lots sold above 300 guineas amid a generally weaker market.

Melbourne Merryville Mtud Yass

US Air Secretary Harold Talbott Resigns Amid Probe

Harold Talbott resigns as US Air Secretary amid Senate probe into outside business ties. President Eisenhower accepts resignation by letter, stating no accusation against Talbott’s official duties, while noting the timing of the White House announcement.

Wapranaran Racaday Harold Talbott Outaide Senate U.S. Air Force Ceaily Takoe White House Talbott Dutien Skemeschel Biaenhower Baste Canes Asco Talbott Wan Awe Cial

Eire Plans Attract German Industry to Boost Trade

Deputy Prime Minister Norton told a Bonn press conference Ireland will encourage German industrialists to set up in Eire to aid self reliance. Enterprises would gain Commonwealth trade preferences with Britain and duty free exports to Britain. Benefits cited include abundant manpower cheap electricity water and a stable government with no Communist party.

Walla Norton Mite Presa Bonn Ais Kite Britain Briain Duy-Free Canada Australia New Zealand South Africa Eire

South Koreans Seek Authority Over Territory North of 38th Parallel

South Korean leaders plan to regain areas north of the armistice line including the armistice town and Lower Han River district. President Rhee urged readiness for national emergency as talks with Communist forces and the United States discuss restoring authority over the disputed zones before Assembly adjournment.

Enue Teesday 38Th Parallel Nations Assembly Byngman Rhee South Korea Communista Karamp Seoul Mart Dank Han River

Fined For Failing To Stop Near Road Edge

A driver was fined after failing to stop close to the road edge. The court heard the vehicle halted near the edge, with confusion over exact location. Sergeant McBpeerinsak noted no clear reason to depart from the edge as the driver claimed uncertainty about his position. The judge found a case to answer and deemed the driver had not stopped as close as practicable.

Canberra Dona Atta Jona Umek McBpeerinsak Tanita Ganing Keane Tase Carling

Murder Suicide After Suspected Double Shooting

Police investigate a mysterious shooting last Sunday that killed a woman and left two men involved. Norwegian Anders Boroeby and companion James Joseph McCann reportedly exchanged fire. McCann died at hospital, Boroeby died semiconscious later. Investigators say the men did not know each other prior to arrival in Clanourng.

Anders Boroeby Jemes Joseph McCann Thei Polles Borgebey Clanourmg. Sf

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