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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Aug 09, 1957

Page

2

Mussolini Diaries Studied Amid Doubts Over Authenticity

In Rome handwriting experts test the ten reputed Mussolini diaries seized from a police official’s widow. Officials weigh whether the volumes may partly reflect the dictator’s private thoughts, while Mussolini’s widow and son call them fake. The Italian government looked for possible genuine parts as experts examined three diary pages recovered in Milan.

Mussolini Rome Count Ciano Signora Rosetta Panvini

Snowy Leases To Be Fenced

Sydney reports the Kosciuszko State Park Trust plans to stabilise grazing in the Snowy Mountains by requiring New South Wales graziers to fence snow grazing leases. Tenure would be extended to offset fencing costs and eroded areas must be fenced off. Docks could not be allotted for the coming season. blocks to be auctioned or tendered. Stock on the mountains is recommended to be reduced by 25 percent.

Sydney Snowy Nott Koschisko State Park Trust

Federal and New South Wales Statistical Services Merge

A joint statement from Federal Treasurer Sir Arthur Fadden and Premier Cahill announces the merge of the Federal and New South Wales Statistical Services into one organisation. Mr. 8. R. Carver will become Commonwealth Statistician with Dr. F. B. Horner named First Deputy Commonwealth Statistician for New South Wales.

Arthur Fadden Cahill 8. R. Carver N.S.W Aoting Commonwealth Statistician Commonwealth Statisticle F. B. Horner Commonwealth Statistician

Rockmans Opens New Corner Store at Civic Centre

A pre opening cocktail party last night celebrated Rockmans new corner store at Civic Centre. Attendees included representatives from the legit profession air lines police department press and radio builders and architects. The retail section showcased winter goods at sale prices with balloons creating a carnival atmosphere mirroring American shop trends.

Rockmans Civic Centre Legit Airlines

Telopea High Alterations Cost Revealed

Alterations and extensions to Telopea Park High School are set to cost £164 380 with completion by December 11 1958. A preschool centre at Madsillivray Street Yarrammis will cost £6 425 and finish by December 17 this year. A tender for a south eastern suburbs relief sewer at Parkes was accepted.

Telopea Park’ High School Drember Commonwealth Gazette Madsillivray Street Yarrammis Et Parkes

Havelock House Cars Rifled in Night Theft

Thieves looted cars in the Havel House area on Wednesday night causing heavy damage by forcing open doors and boots. £158 worth of goods were stolen including samples from a commercial traveller, brushes, tools, clothing, and sporting equipment. Police urge anyone with information to contact Peter Allmond or Detective Robinson in Canberra.

Havel House Ramples Peter the A. Allmond Mm, Robinson Canberra

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