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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Aug 14, 1956
Page
11
Cold highlands and rough seas forecast with strong westerlies as snow increases on the tablelands. A funeral service is requested for Christopher Watt at 10 am. Address details provided for contact. A separate line notes a partner position for a licensed restaurant in Canberra with P.O. Box 152, Restes.
An optometrist from Martin Place Sydney will visit Canberra offering eye examinations. The notice promotes a selection of modern eyeglass frames available at Davies in atom, with a contact phone listed as X 1146.
Malta’s Premier Mintoff objects to British government orders for radio broadcast. He says he was not consulted and warns the British firm running the service to ignore the directive. He and his ministers take full responsibility amid a crisis as UK faces possible war.
Police said a drunk driver collided with a police car after celebrating his intake, unaware of the crash. He faced fines for driving under influence and leaving the scene, with additional penalties for failing to use headlights.
Agastional supply of Australian steel may be available to industries for export production under a government and Big Hull Pty Ltd agreement. Acting Trade Minister McMahon said manufacturers seeking steel for extra export orders should contact Broken Hill Pty Co Ltd or its agents with full details. He noted the arrangement is voluntary and aims to support the export drive, with the company to assess justified requests.
The Canberra Branch of the Liberal Party of Australia will hold its annual meeting tonight to elect officers for the year. A key motion on the agenda proposes whether the branch should dissociate itself from the New South Wales Branch of the party.
In a report from the Canadian branch meeting, FEFA officials described marginal pay increases for various positions, noting the E.C. had no objection to the changes. Freestone stated the Commission would reimburse the Interior Department for wagers paid under the agreement, with wages set across multiple roles from frame to coal conveyer attendant.
A fragmented notice lists multiple lottery numbers and syndicate names across Sydney areas. Entries include Doubles syndicate with William T. H. Doab, Arent, Courland, Five Dock, Sprat synd, M. McGrath, Wattle Grom Farm at Mt. Druitt, and several other buyers. The text mixes place names like Guildford and Westport Beach with varied tags and numbers, reflecting a local lottery report.
Lithuanian migrant George Zilinskas, 40, a brickmaker of Yarralumla, appeared in Canberra Court of Petty Sessions and was remanded until August 21 on a charge of driving under the influence. He pleaded not guilty, claiming the other car caused the crash after he admitted drinking three to four beers earlier. The incident on State Circle near Rodway Street at about 8.45 pm involved a taxi driver. Witnesses described Zilinskas as incoherent and he said he had been keeping a careful lookout.
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