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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Dec 17, 1952

Page

6

Melbourne Court jury convicts man in fatal attack

A 45 year old labourer from Atherton Street Fitzroy faced Derby Magistrates Court today after a man was killed when his wife was struck with a brick. The jury found William Wallace Preston guilty of having murder in the first degree based on 7 prior convictions showing a long criminal career.

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Stability Shines Through in Labor Market Report

A Commonwealth statistical release notes mixed gains and declines with government jobs rising about 8,000 while private employment adds 5,000 between September and October. Total employment remains below March levels, and unemployment benefits rise in mid November though applications ease in major cities. The minister cites greater stability overall and contrasts current averages with the Labour era.

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Clerk Held On Shooting Charge

A 41 year old man is held on charges of shooting with intent to murder his wife at their home in Trentham. Police found a 82 calibre pistol after responding to a shot fired through the front door. No one was injured in the incident.

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Conference Turmoil Delays Proceedings At N.8.W. Teachers

At the annual N.8.W. Teachers Federation conference President Heath complained of executive noncooperation. Mr. Clarke of the Men Teachers club interrupted and spoke from the platform urging delegates to quiet. A later Clarke motion on the issue was defeated after order was restored.

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State Cabinet Reappoints Electricity Authority for Seven Years

The State Cabinet today reappointed the Electricity Authority for a further period of seven years. The authority oversees the coordination of electric distribution and related utility functions within the state.

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Treasurer Denounces Labour Tactics as Humbug

The Treasurer, Sir Arthur Fadden, dismissed Dr Evatt’s charges as malicious and humbug. He contended wage and tax policies show Australia’s economy remains sound and warned that Evatt’s Senate claims lack a basis in fact. He dismissed Labor’s postwar promises as imprudent and urged voters to judge the government on its proven record.

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Australians Increase Food Spending in Quarter Ended September 30 1984

Australians increased spending on food and groceries by about 15 percent in the quarter ending September 30 1984 compared with the previous year. They also spent more on wine and spirits while clothing drapery and footwear purchases fell around 9 percent and hardware household goods furniture and coverings dropped sharply.

Canberra Club Prepares for December 21 Games

Canberra Club lists teams and players for a December 21 competition at Gout Ulm. The roster includes Dignum, Carman, Creighton, Smith, G Bagell, Jacobsen, Cooper, Sengputi, Grainger, Thomson, Stafford, Merman, Guest, Harri, Wry Barrenger, Taylor, Gustiehow, Ly Kile, Goggin, with matches set against Fryer, Balko, Miléx, Punerty, Davies, Murphy, Browne, Gillespie, Handlay, Holden, Laspar, Potier, Quinn, Cox, Bates, McGregor, and others.

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