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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Aug 29, 1955

Page

3

Manhunt in Three States for Pentridge Escapees

Melbourne reports a massive three state manhunt for two of five Pent ridge Gaol escapees who fled from Coburg after a sensational breakout. Police describe a well planned getaway with a panel van abduction and a high speed chase ending in O'Meally's capture while other fugitives remain at large.

Melbourne Poller Australia Peniridge Gaul Coburg William John O'Meally Beer Laalie Dwain Faith Memry Taylor Hines Highway New South Wales Cape Dawnon Fille Pont Mydney Ray Tre Carneybere Bydney

Turkey Casts Shadow on Cyprus Talks

Reported discussions between Cyprus and Turkey stalled as Turkey pressed for options amid concerns over self determination. Participants Bain Croese and Tu Wey reportedly failed to bridge gaps, with fears Britain could seek a sell agreement altering East Mediterranean steps.

Turkey Cyprus Tondow Luna Treepower Iomati Bain Croese Uey Mert Ceprum Fem

Police Shootings and Protests Reported in London Demonstrations

Fragmentary OCR notes describe police involvement as crowds gather in London for demonstrations. Mentions of a policeman shot and slogans denouncing beakers and the tripartite, with references to Greek and regional figures, unclear due to text corruption.

Wes Aguinel Tripartite London

Three Hit and Run Drivers in Alt. Accidents

Multiple hit and run incidents reported over the weekend in Canberra area. Cars collided at Kaye Street near Blur May and at Fire Way/Bireet and Manuka Chele, causing extensive damage but no serious injuries reported. A separate collision at Dominion Circuit and Frankie Street involved a car driven by Mr P Kinnine. another incident near Empire Court on Franklin Street damaged vehicles with no injuries. Police noted major damage to vehicles and some occupants unharmed.

Mlrun Morata Teach Bie Wlm Brown Narratundah Kaye Street Blur Bireet Manuka Chele P Kinnine Varraluna Vankie Patilinen Newretieend Atethirkent Molongio Dieuradon Dominion Circuit Frankie Street Livin Anand Cheri Uainl Hiverstew Mr. K Hiewer Forvist Moat Empire Careult Franklin Cailion Nationat Cigewit Salunauy Tivers K. Burak Grimth Tindale Canberts Sexion

Wartime Allies Discuss War Crimes Question at UN

The wartime alliance leaders, including Australia the Netherlands and Britain, reached agreement on the question of war criminals. The U eight United Nations security council and the international military tribunal for the Far East were referenced in the discussions.

Wamrung Hue Bhat Tia Australia Netherlands Britain Netherands le International Military Tribanal Far East

Huge U S Farm Surplus Could Shape Western Europe Talks

A bid to ease Western Europe’s farm surplus will be made this week. The surplus is valued around 200,000,000 dollars, with broader estimates reaching 143,000,000,000. Secretary of Agriculture Benson heads a mission to Britain, the Netherlands, Denmark, France, and Switzerland for discussions with agriculture ministers on marketing and disposal issues.

Waersnu Europe Exra Henson Britain Wenada Agricultura Eein Benson Hinka Buviet_union

Car Thief Declines Abduction Risk

An improvised desultory report recounts a car theft incident with unclear fragments of names and places. The text mentions abducted individuals and warnings but details are incoherent, leaving the core event of theft and potential risk amid confusing phrases.

Adelaide Annau Wirey Uwe

Lawton Parents Goaded for Cruelty Sentencing

Lawton Police Court sentenced a 10 year old and a 3 year old in a cruelty case. The parents pleaded guilty to charges of inflicted harm under the direction of a nun. Each child received one month imprisonment.

Lawton Steymon Waite le Gordon Heaton Jemsie Florence Heaton Caliph Allan Komaki Munters J Uenecessary

Accommodation Advertisements and Notices From Melbourne

Fragmented OCR yields mixed notices for accommodations and job postings. Includes requests for furnished 2 of 3 bedroom houses with garage in Melbourne and urgent housing needs for an accountant and spouse, plus references to administrative and foundation activities and a weekly schedule.

Renin Basin Melbourne Mtingle Warner

Cowton Ute in Fettered Condition Seized

A 1930s report notes a cowton ute being restrained under guard conditions with 33,000 titles involved.

Ordinance Notice On Liquor Hours For Race Meetings

Notice of intent to supply and sell liquor at Ely and dependent areas during race meetings conducted by the Australian Special Territory Lackey Club. Hours 10 pm to 3 am on designated dates. Secret contact details provided.

Lquor Acton Cineie

Centar Development Association Incorporated Annual Meeting

The Centar Development Association invites members to its annual meeting on September 9 at the assembly hall. Elections for President Deputy President Honorary Secretary Treasurer and other officers will be held. Nominations must be sent to the undersigned two days before September 6 1955.

Want Centar Development Arsociation Incorporated Atsoctitin Replemer Waterman Hon

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