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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Dec 13, 1952

Page

3

Fire brigade staffing shake delays New South Wales

Two officials recently recommended to the De Sere Meus in the AO Eeadatra ee NEw are suspended. The withdrawal was halted as officials arranged for a senior post to be temporarily filled in the Bath Fire Brigade. Local authorities warn of a lack of action in fire safety amid rapid growth and urge urgent appointment to strengthen the fire service. The Bush Fire Control remains active with more personnel and equipment than before.

Eo Erie Ami Ptt Ehle ACT Rural Leicense Bouh

Tennis Association meeting drafts final visit arrangements

A committee of the Lawn Tennis Association executive met this week to finalise arrangements for a forthcoming visit. Attendees included proxy delegate to the New South Wales Lawn Tennis Association and other officials. discussion covered meeting attendance and related activities. A late evening social followed.Italy leads Davis Cup tie as Cucetti and Del Bella win for Italy in dramatic fashion. The Indian captain faced an injury during the match and fought through pain, with pivotal moments in multiple games before Italy clinched the set and match points.

A.C.T. Lawn ‘Tennis Association Asaociation Council Aately Aone Gi Mee We Waker New South Wales Lawn Tennis Association Alubs L. ¥.C.crawlley F.J. Piggin Mfe Gwy] Thomas Cuirbane Pridi Italy Inter-sone de Hpoinat Lada Tusiag Phe Lalian G. Cucell Delsella Tat N. Kumar Minn Wyk Aba Ans Phe Aallung Ueto del Bull India Wateh Polnta Cucetti Haly Kumer Cucelli

Melbourne Weather Improves After Heavy Rains

In Melbourne on Friday after days of rain residents wake to improved conditions. Flooding forced evacuations and many families were rescued from Marooned areas near Orbost as rescuers aided affected districts.

Melbourne Olppai

Coroner urges stricter railway gate safety after Guildford deaths

Sydney coroner Mr. E Smythe urged greater precautions at level crossings after seven year old Rosemary Barnes and her five year old brother Tom were killed when struck by an electric train at Guildford crossing on September 29. He found the gate opened by someone other than the porter and said that precautions to prevent such a tragedy had not been taken and gates were inadequate.

Sydney Parr Tata E. Smythe

Melbourne court rules on moment of marriage I do

In Melbourne, a court ruled that a marriage is complete when the couple say I do. The case involved David Lester Quick of Richmond and Eileen OConnell of Fitzroy, with dispute over when vows completed. Justice Martin and Justice Smith upheld the I do moment. Chief Justice Merring dissented.

Melbourne Justice Mactin Jastier Smith Edmund I Merring Anid Louple Laans Crome David Lester J Quick Charles Street Richmond Eileen O'Connell Gore ‘Street Fitmoy Quick

Unclear cricket match progress with partial innings notes

Fragmentary report details overs and players like Jommiton and Sim with overs and runs. It mentions Queenland first innings totals and dismissals including Archer Meddocks Hollen and Johnston, ending with seven wickets for 91.

Rheinela Jommiton Queeneland Oh Archer Meddocks W Onan Sanders Hollen Loxton Johntacks Hiskien Johnston Tovey H Johnston Mecoal Johnston Ken

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