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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Aug 28, 1956

Page

2

Driver On Drink in Anzac Day Collision Faces Court

Clifford Thomas Healy, a Cabramatta mechanic, pleaded not guilty in Canberra Court of Petty Sessions to driving under the influence after an Anzac Day crash. Police described a second collision later that night and evidence showed damage to his car front bumper. Healy recalled consuming several drinks at Hotel Kingston before the incidents and told officers he did not remember moving his car from the guest house to Narrabundah. The case resumes September 12.

Inter Canberra Healy Allen M.G Causeway Kingston Acton Set A. McSpeerin Healy Sai Dueine Narrabundah McSpeerin

Damages Sought In Illegal Driving Case At Canberra Court

Je W. Martin of Cowper Street Ainslie claims damages from Thomas John Kelly of Loch Lomond for alleged illegal driving of a car. Detective Senior Constable Dudley Stanley Martin stated Kelly admitted taking and driving the vehicle to the South Coast and was later charged.

Canberra Petty Seastons Cowper Street Ainslie Thomas John Kelly Loch Lomond Dudley Stanley Martin

Lush Season Warns of Bushfires Across State

Secretary Kaleid noted a potential surge in bushfires with the spring and summer rainfall forecast. Volunteers appear organised with over 1,800 brigades and more than £750,000 in equipment supplied. Additional funds worth £137.41 are reported for improvement.

la Roparaney Kaleid Don Kelly Jena

Gang Warfare in Sicily Stokes Palermo Market Violence

In Palermo a new wave of gang warfare erupts after a murder at the fruit and vegetable market. A 60-year-old fruit merchant Nicolo D Alessando was slain in his garden. Police questioned Giovanni Lamarca amid a kidnapping case tied to a ransom and possible death penalty under New York State law.

Palermo Reuter Sicily Evolvera Antonio Nicolo D'Alessandro York Aap Gelo John Lamarca Weinberger Lamarca Nassau ‘County Pro- Wouldeste Grand Jury Ferson New York State

Two Women Injured in Head-On Collision Near Manuka Baths

Two women suffered minor injuries in a head-on crash near Manuka baths. The victims were Misa P. Dunlop and Mrs. H Rough, both residents of Iberra Community, who were en route to Iberra when the collision occurred.

Manuka Baths Misa P. Dunlop Mra. H. Rough Berra Iberra Community

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