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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Dec 05, 1969

Page

3

March trial for Australians in Canaries reads tense

Australian Embassy sources say two Australian girls Beverly Cruse and Margot Clarke and two Englishmen Henry Green and William Harris may face trial in March in the Canary Islands on charges tied to robberies across three provinces. A Canadian, Harold Munchennan, also involved, left Spain after forfeit of 150000 pesetas. Arrests began in April as provinces prepared their cases. Robberies at hotels banks and shops yielded about 4 million pesetas.

Madrid Canary Islands Beverly Anne Cruse Melbourne Margot Linda Mary Clarke Sydney Henry James Green William Harris Newington London Harold Munchennan Hua Spain Las Palmas

Western Australian Wins Duke of Edinburgh Gold Award

An 18 year old student, Stephen Perkins, received the Duke of Edinburgh Gold Award at Buckingham Palace after completing riding, lifesaving, and expedition tests in the Brecon Beacons, Wales.

London Stephen Perkins Buckingham Palace Brecon Beacon Mountains Wales

Treasonable Marriage Fuels Tongan Royal Tension

A 21 year old Tongan man in Auckland province fears treason charges as rumors swirl about his recent marriage. He says no official notice of annulment has arrived, plans to defend himself, and hopes for reunion with his wife despite potential royal intervention. An Auckland solicitor plans to urge the Tongan premier to clarify his fate.

Free- Auckland — University Auckland Prince Tuipelehake Duntroon Royal Mill Liavan College C. A A. E. Fraser Tuessard Auck 1 The

Smith Family Seeks 1400 For Christmas Appeal

The Smith family based in Queanbeyan sought $1,400 for a Christmas appeal to fund food hampers and prizes after cadet misconduct investigations at the college. Only $600 had been raised, with donations to Post Office Box 91, Canberra. The appeal supports needy families and trophies following graduation parades.

Smith Jeant-Major Queanbeyan Paul Hasluck

Aid appeal outlines need across families and children

A spokesman said over 100 families including 25 children would require help with about a ton of food and many toys. The ACT and Melbourne areas are compiling a list of those in need, including pensioners and deserting wives. The article also notes council concerns over rising costs, rate rises, and population shifts affecting Canberran and Sydney residents.

Melbourne Fisiaald Council of Social Eng Gatwick Britain A. H. Peden Canberra Sydney Peden

Sister Mary Francine Appointed New Superior at Goulburn

A new sister superior joins Our Lady of Mercy College and Primary School Goulburn. Sister Mary Francine, formerly in charge of the primary section, takes on the leadership role amid several new appointments at the institution.

Goulburn Goulburn Our Lady of Mercy College Mary Francine Our Lady of Mercy

Yass council to consider health surveyor appointment

Yass Municipal Council will consider tonight applications for the health surveyor post. The council previously shared a surveyor with Gosford Shire Council.

Yass Gosdratiabes Shire Counci

Deferred meeting on Goulburn Base Hospital future

A hospital board meeting on the future of Goulburn Base Hospital has been deferred. Updated reports will be studied as part of the new timetable.

Goulburn Base Hospital

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