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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Dec 11, 1945

Page

3

Grads Reception Gate-crashed by Noted Jestmakers

Sydney observers report a Grads reception at Hotel Australis where several graduates including an Eng. Alan visitor and Evelyn Wrench gate-crashed by forging telegrams and using elaborate aliases. The prank was carried out by a group four years after a prior incident involving identities such as Lady Belingbroke and Mia Catherine Aragon.

Sydney Tie Alan Evelyn Wrench Hotel Australis

FASTER TRAFFIC MEANS BIGGER LIFE TOLL

The report covers the three months to September 30 showing 108 deaths and 1 708 injuries from road accidents. Compared with the previous year there is a 2 percent rise in total accidents and larger increases in fatalities and injuries. Most crashes occurred in suburban and rural districts on open roads where speed invites danger.

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Operation saves boy from crippling condition in Sydney

Two 15 year old boys underwent a rare Balmain Hospital procedure today named the Byrne operation. Doctors expect the patient to walk unaided after about a month of recovery in Sydney.

Sydney Balmain Tria Dererter Roger Jackson Jeachar Wuarter Beutlons Canberra

Ten years for throwing acid on ex fiancee

Adelaide Monday court sentences Maryay Mortimer University student to ten years imprisonment for lashing with acid on former sweetheart Audrey Rowe. Court proceedings noted the act as a violent assault tied to relationship fallout. Prosecutors argued for severity given danger to victim.

Adelaide Cuutains Erloyous Bod Hy Harm Muryay Mortimer University Phurle Shyaar Sid Aweetheart Audrey Rowe

Public Notices and Local Advertisements From Canberra Respective Notices

Notices include donation appeal instructions for Aid for Britain with a contact, a Canberra Nursery School inspection suspension, a Xmas party for sub-branch members, Canberra Film Centre cancellations due to power restrictions, and an Examination Regulate listing with honours and pass results across various subjects.

London crime wave and police push in campaign

London reports a major police drive planned by Accul land Yard and British and Allied forces as part of a campaign against crime. The weekend saw armed robberies and jewel thefts totalling thousands of pounds, with violence increasing in the capital. Scotland Yard discussed extended leave bans for detectives, while many officers remained on duty to respond to incidents. A separate Melbourne libel case involved writs against a newspaper.

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