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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Dec 14, 1961
Page
3
Marie Besnard 65 of Loudun was acquitted by Assises Court after long trials accusing her of poisoning 11 relatives including her husband and parents. Amid tears she thanked her counsel and reporters, insisting on her innocence.
The Canberra Repertory Society presents an intimate revue Sticks and Stones at Riverside Theatre tonight. The show features material from the performers with sketches by Anne Godfrey-Smith and adaptations from London and Sydney revues. Music by Tom Glynn and Johnny Johnson, choreography by Graham Coulson, produced by Alan Harvey, starring Jim Hutchins Harry Schmidt Peter Rowley Elizabeth Webb Aukie Robertson. The revue runs briefly before Christmas and returns in January.
Australia wide interview drive over two weeks selects 38 applicants for anti submarine helicopter observer training. Senator Gorton the Minister for the Navy said those chosen will begin training in January. Applicants aged 17 to 24 come from all States.
Lend Lease Corporation Limited announces holders of more than percent of Richardson and Wrench Limited issued capital have approved its offer to acquire shares and the offer is now unconditional. The offer will be extended until December 31 to allow remaining shareholders to accept.
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