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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Aug 09, 1955
Page
5
Dr M Aronownew of the CSIRO column introduces readers to a large blue tongued lizard nicknamed the Bleeping lizard. It measures 14 inches, covered in very large scales, and eats berries while also producing a strong stink milk. It is calm and vegetarian but can open its mouth wide when disturbed.
Robert Henry Boyd, 27, labourer of Yarralumla, was fined 20 pounds in the Canberra Court of Petty Sessions after driving a car with one headlight while intoxicated following a friend's wedding on July 30. Police said the car had damage and a smashed headlight. Boyd blamed the celebration for his conduct.
Police say Jeinca Holingeworth Boyd 42 a laborer of Herbert Crescent was charged in Canberra Court of Petty Sessions with driving a motor vehicle while under the influence. He allegedly stalled at midnight after crashing a car, swayed in the road, and insulted officers before being remanded for a July 28 negligence charge.
A 14 year old schoolgirl in Canberra attended court yesterday where Thomas McCauley, 80, was placed on bond for 12 months on charges of assault. McCauley pleaded guilty to striking the girl and threatening her on several occasions. He was ordered to keep away from the girl and maintain good behaviour during the term.
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