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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Aug 09, 1955
Page
7
Mario Bais, a 19 year old Italian migrant from the stall quarters Hotel Wellington, allegedly bit off part of a man’s nose and injured another during a brawl on August 6. Canberra Swart of Petty Sessions remanded him on £90 bail until Thursday as police pursue inquiries.
W J Emerton was honored at the ACT cricket annual meeting where he received recognition of service. Elected unopposed as president, with Sir Mobius remaining as delegate to the Southern Districts Cricket Council. Others named include R Robin as secretary and a large slate of officers and committees debated for two to three years.
John Bell of Westlake faced Canberra Court of Felony Yesterday for being in charge of a motor lorry while under the influence. Constable Upston stopped him outside Hotel Amalie Rew on August 8 after Bell tripped, tried to start a parked vehicle, and admitted two beers. Bell pleaded guilty and received a £20 fine.
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