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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Aug 28, 1954
Page
5
Friday Bis mechanics at Sydney depots decided to defy a direction from the Commonwealth Council of the ABU to return to work. An ABU arbitration judge ordered the strikers to resume duties after an illegal strike was found.
Judge Curiewis refused to set aside a £40 site for a Cremorne house valued at £10,000 in a District Court debt settlement. Mrs Marie Loutee Weitzel’s estate faces a £47 judgment with Warren George Brown holding a neighbor’s share of a dividing fence cost. Weitzel, deemed incapacitated by age, could not follow the case while heirs seek sale approval.
Queanbeyan Coursing Club arranged a meeting this afternoon featuring races titled Malden Stakes 330 Yards with nominees Amelia May Qua uilin Boy Hg Adventur Miss Balu and others, Second Malden Stakes 330 Yards Bright Penny Castlebar Lad Mince Gin Sivad Royal Tahni's Image Young Mrctiree, Canberra divisions and prize money listed for multiple classes and entrants.
Surf Life Saving Association official tour announced with Mr W Mara city officer leading lectures film shows and distributing booklets. He will visit Tatong Goulburn and Canberra to appeal for funds amid expected audience questions from country residents.
General Motors Holden outlines a 7.25 million pound expansion across Woodville Adelaide Dandenong Heath to build new facilities at Sagewood The Valley Brisb ane and other sites over 18 months to boost output and exports. Company aims for 100 200 day production rates while eyeing foreign markets and rising demand.
Russia tops the European Games medal tally with a total of 40 points as nations across Europe compete for gold. Amid scattered results, Britain and Germany show strong performances in track and field events, including notable long jump records and sprint rounds.
An Abbotsford man Albert Dennert who died intestate left £ 61 19s 0d and a court directed that £ 1 a week be paid for the upkeep of his dog. The irregular phrasing suggests a probate or estate duty context in Melbourne.
A patient underwent an eight hour heart operation in Melbourne, described as a delicate procedure amid risks from congenital northern defect and prior stroke. Surgeons paused only for coffee as the operation aimed to cure a life threatening blockage, with the hospital reporting the patient is doing well post surgery.
Reported dispute between Egypt's ruling military yunta and the government flares amid arrests of army officers tied to Suez Canal policy. Cabinet spokesman calls crisis exaggerated while censorship tightens as Cairo papers face restrictions.
An ALP directed effort aims to influence public vote on club hours and liquor return. Premier Cahill and Justice Minister Downing to meet Labour leaders soon to discuss party stance and the potential continued operation of closing clubs if the referendum passes.
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