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Newspaper

Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Aug 12, 1954

Page

4

State Rejects Sterilisation Proposal Amid Debate Over Offender Reform

Government officials rejected sterilisation as a policy option while ministers and reform advocates clashed over child marriages and judiciary powers. Justice Minister Downing stated the government would not consider termination or sterilisation measures, urging focus on age 18 protections and broader legal discretion. The exchange highlighted intense debate among women's groups and legal reformers on safeguarding children and reforming sex offender handling.

SX Mnet Weanea Downing Hey al Rex Jane Pan

Jury Disagrees In Lissack Case

The jury in the Lissack case failed to reach a verdict after an eight hour deliberation. The judge discharged the jury and considered retry options while noting a request to release Lis sack on recognisance pending future appearance.

Fined for Failure to Stop After Accident in Queanbeyan

In Canberra Court George Nano of Monaro Street Queanbeyan was fined £5 plus £2 8s court costs for failing to keep left and failing to stop after an accident. He pleaded guilty after a collision involving another driver who claimed the other vehicle had been on the wrong side. An unrelated motorist, James Fayerton Gambell, faced charges for failing to return number plates.

Canberra C. P. Keane S.M George Nano Monaro Street Queanbeyan Mula Nano Croasin Gambell Nara Quesn Wattson James Fayerton Gambell Costa Ewan Department of the Interior Attorney - General's Department Cronin Canybed Aald Hin Elient Wold Queanbeyan Fruge Bydneyy Noel William Clark Eastlake Wan Gnea Weavy Tiaffe Sune Clark Allan William Crawley Lowe Street Canberra Avenue

Woman Recovers from Coffin Shock After Collapse

A 15 year old widow, Josefa Arhulu Ue, reportedly collapsed while in good health and was pronounced dead by doctors. She revived after being placed in a coffin and told relatives and friends she felt weak and frail before the incident. The event drew many mourners who were gathered yesterday.

Weanesiay

Duke Visits Arctic Coast in Royal First for Royal Family

The Duke of Edinburgh became the first British royal to visit Arctic Coast. He landed near Coppermine and toured North-West Territories sites 100 miles inside the Arctic Circle, after a 140 mile flight from Port Radium. Local residents including Coppermite workers and Inuit awaited the royal presence before an overnight stop en route to Quebec City.

Montreal Duk Edinburgh Arctic Coast Copermine 2 North-West Territories Arctic Circle Canada Paribou Tenty Cay Hi Files Churchill Fanitepu Quebec City

Salaries Under Review by Treasury and Public Service

Proposal discussed with the Treasury and the Public Service about the rate of salaries for America at the C.L.R.O. The Minister in Charge of the CSIRO, Mr. Casey, leads the review.

Public Service Amicora C.lr.o CSIRO Casey

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