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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Aug 17, 1954
Page
3
An eclectic newspaper ad listing items from farm produce to household goods. Mentions FER parts like wheel bikes, poultry foods, wire netting, gravel, and Canopy goods. Includes references to spectacles frames, linoleum, and radio repair services with prices and contact notes.
Five men appeared before the Canberra court on drink Driving while under the influence charges. Four were convicted and fined a total of £97, while the fifth case proceeded incompletely. Walter Martin of Ainslie and others faced penalties as police prosecuted the cases amid evidence of intoxication.
The clipping records multiple classifieds and incident notes. Bertram Vallentine, 27, of Parramatta, fined after admitting beer to avoid a fine, plus a motor cycle pull up for erratic driving. Martin Letts, 18, sought for an office hire on Queenbeyan Road, described as a hard worker. Kenneth Myane described Vallentine as diligent. Jame Eager Norrin Lily, 42, a Reid designer, released on own recognizance after drinking with others. Applications invited for Mine Surveyor at the Adela River project in the Northern Territory, with qualifications, pay and location details. A position vacant at Manuka Pharmacy requiring a trainee or assistant, plus experienced Cook advertisement for Canada.
In Canberra court Mr F C P Keane ruled two year old charges of stealing and false pretences could be dismissed. Bernard Arthur Seilweight, 27, a saleman of Laurel NiBW, was charged with stealing 22% from the AJA Metrelear Importing Co of Sydney and selling the car under pretences to a Canberra dealer for 10. Evidence showed Bellbright employed by nine a haleaman. The judge found no evidence of criminal intent and refused to indict Bellbright further.
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