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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Dec 18, 1956
Page
3
Police probe a double murder of an elderly mother and her daughter in Melbourne. Robbery is suspected but valuables, including diamond rings and gold brooches, remained in the house as investigators seek a driver who was seen near the scene. A large collection of carved teak furniture also figures in the case.
Readable ad lists citrus trees lemons oranges grapefruits in tins plus Cyclamen Daph Pelargoniums snail and slug bait 1/6 lb six to eight 85 lb bag calcium phosphates and other garden chemicals. Millmaster products dog cubes pellets and cow lines ladders and steps with prices. Vinegar bulk sold at 5/6 per gallon.
Sir Winston Churchill visited Bladon Churchyard near Woodstock in rain to lay a holly wreath on his mother Jennie Churchill's grave, then stood bareheaded in silence under a vicar’s umbrella. The Daily Express cites the burial in 1921.
Two churches were set afire and attempts were made to burn two more last night in Trenton New Jersey authorities reported. Police investigated suspected arson as the fires damaged church property and raised security concerns across the community. The incidents appeared linked though no arrests were announced at press time.
An ad item notes a 12.00 price for items under Celebrity Recordings. It references a 1030 Women’s Session and lists 00 Count 12.00 110.15 in the tally. The fragment presents sale terms and catalog identifiers without full context.
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