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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Aug 05, 1952
Page
2
A Canberra roadway crash left Hoont injured with other minor collisions reported nearby. The event involved at least ten persons across three separate incidents, with injuries described as extremeray though specifics remain unclear. Further details on outcomes or official statements were not provided.
After a lengthy hearing at Jervis Bay, 35 residents opposed a new liquor license for Links House. Objectors argued premises compliance and neighborhood impact, noting current hotels and a growing tourist trade, while the applicant sought better accommodation and service for campers and visitors. Local officials and business figures testified on demand, crowding, and potential disruptions, with the hearing adjourned to resume on August 28.
A fragmentary note from Uriabane reports rising beer prices in Queensland. The text is garbled but suggests a price increase per glass and references a unit, possibly pounds or pence, with unclear details and misread items.
Melbourne report states the State Government would not amend liquor laws in Victoria in time for the 1986 Olympic Games. Premier Mr McDonald said tonight that no changes would be made to accommodate the event.
The Ford Foundation announced a 4.2 million dollar grant to the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees to find a permanent refugee solution. Fund to support community reintegration, resettlement, youth programs, and training of workers in Asia and the Middle East.
Fingerprints from a young woman found on Wednesday match those of a missing Dallas Texas resident. The inquiry indicates she was mistreated and slain while alive. A chilling carving reading rat was found on her abdomen as investigators pursue the killer.
A Salvation Army officer told Mr Debanham at Central court that Captain Irwin would arrange lawful work for those before the court. McGill was remanded to await August 8 and released on condition of accepting any work Captain Irwin could find for him.
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