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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Aug 19, 1947

Page

4

Supreme Court Matrimonial Decree Grants Divorce

Three undefended matrimonial cases before Mr Justhe lmipion granted determ nations of marriage. Maud Rebeces Abseton and George Miephers cited for desertion. Duke May a Bepherd petitioned to dissolve marriage with Der mar riage offspring. Jeanne Kimya Cole sought marriage dissolution on grounds of desertion.

Justhe Lmipion Cyr Rennali Morton Mace i May Bepherd George Miephers George Miephers ‘On the Mate ‘An Ottiwe For Giubbilam Jeanne Kimya Cole

Woman Arrested for Murder in Auckland Court Scene

Mrs Pansy Louie Franced Haskell, 4, charged with the murder of Mrs Ginaye Fluth Rusden. About 400 people, mostly women, fought to enter the police court as she was remanded until September 1. Arrest followed an intensive inquiry into a kitchen incident on June 5. the victim had severe head injuries found by her husband at home.

AAP Auckland Pansy Louie Franced Haskell Ginaye Fluth Rusden Haslet Ait

Homebush Stock Market Town Saleyards Report

At Up Fl eoington saleyards today supplies were light with 19 244 head offered. Trade quality was varied with a firmer tone, prime wethers to 147-, prime ewes to 41/-, prime lambs to 00/-, prime hoggets to 47-. A smaller yarding forward allowed competition and values were generally 10/ dearer than last sale. Prime bullocks to £22, prime steers to £48, prime cows to £118 10/-, prime beef to £61-, steer beef to £62/ and Cow beef to £8 per 100 lbs.

Stoney, Sonnay

Advisory Council Hears on Liquor Sale and Scaffolding

The 60th Advisory Council meeting discussed liquor sales after 1 pm on Anzac Day and the reverence of the day. Dr Downs reported ACT survey progress with a final report soon, while a scaffolding inspector role was debated to strengthen lifting and machinery safety. Commonwealth drivers may be liable for damages in crashes, and Lennox Crossing safety and Forrest hostel plans were considered. Hawkers policing and a potential market cooperative were proposed, along with firewood pricing standards and wood quality concerns.

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Flood evacuees in Colombo as Kelani River swells

Between 15 000 and 20 000 people have been evacuated from flood areas in Colombo. The River Kelani burst its banks above the city flooding much of Colombo to a depth of several feet. The disaster leaves thousands homeless and crews struggle to reach affected districts.

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