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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Aug 21, 1956
Page
3
Stuart Sawyer, 82, of United Press, was punched by Mr. Hamilton after Sawyer allegedly pushed a shutter into a pool. Sawyer was taken from Hamilton’s Beverly Hills mansion by ambulance, denying the act. A doctor later reported possible broken nose, facial injuries, and cuts on the face head and ribs.
A former mental patient, claiming an angel vision, ran nude along the George Washington Bridge causing traffic jams. She was restrained by a policeman, later treated for bruises, while doctors prepared X rays. The scene involved about 250 Hollywood celebrities at a party, including Dors Day and Debbie Reynolds, with allegations of pushing into water and a costly estate purchase noted.
Goulburn plans the Lilac Time Festival from September 28 to October 7 featuring a street carnival, art and photography exhibitions, floral displays, motor races, sports tournaments, and a coronation of the Lilac Time Queen. The event aims to raise funds for a public hall, drawing visitors from across Australia and highlighting the town's lilac harvest and carnival spirit. Ambassador Douglan M. Moffat is set to open the festival.
The Djakarta Public Prosecutor urged an 18 year term for Henricus Schmidt a Dutchman alleged to be an accomplice of Leon Jung Schlaeger who died on trial for subversion The prosecutor asked for acquittal on primary charges of staging armed rebellion and collaborating with the enemy but sought insurrection and membership of a subversive organization for Schmidt Schmidt who has been on trial nearly two years was described as the operations commander of the group according to the prosecution.
Olympic player Stramarcos and Vistula player Mitter faced fighting charges after a post match altercation at Narralundah Oval. Witnesses testified to punches and insults from both sides. Police offered no evidence against Mitter and the charge was struck out while Stramarcos’ case proceeded with a Special Magistrate.
Britain signals protective wool buying and stockpiling policy amid uncertain imports. Dalgety Bradford correspondent notes 1952 government move to build a raw wool reserve as a precaution.
Police Commissioner C J Delaney said he would receive a report on an allegation of police bashing. The report relates to Judge Rennan's criticism of two policemen. A 42 year old named Lisson is involved in a conviction for assault.
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