Courtesy talks for ACT road offenders
Canberra police plan public discussions and films on road safety for offenders. A sergeant said sessions will be nonpunitive and open to all, with invitations and letters used to decide prosecutions. The first lecture was held at police headquarters in London Circuit and several repeats are planned in coming weeks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canberra
Court of Petty Sessions
A & Public
Elf
Police
London
Cooper
Altenis
Advisor to Air Board dies at 40 in Canberra pool
Brian Thomas Gilroy aged 40, scientific adviser to the Air Board, collapsed while swimming with his children at the Civic Olympic Pool. He died en route to Canberra Community Hospital. A brilliant Sydney University graduate in science and aeronautical engineering, Gilroy had served with Aeronautical Research Laboratories and the Royal Aircraft Establishment Farnborough. He recently returned from the United States and South Vietnam. the Minister for Supply praised him as a first class scientist whose loss will be felt.
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Brian Thomas Gilroy
Air Board
RAAF
Civic
Arl
Howson
Joy
Acad
Sydney Univrsity
Iniversiy of Sydney
Cillroy
Aeronautical Research
Department of Supply
Melbourne
Royal Aircraft Establishment
Farnborough
England
Gilroy
United States
South Vietnam
Henry
Thugley Meet Postponed Amid Unclear Details
A garbled late news item references a postponed event at an unspecified venue with mentions of Wheat, Tritan, and Cooper. It lacks clear dates or participants, making core facts unreadable.
Brazil hosts farewell to French ambassador in Canberra embassy
At the Brazilian Embassy in Canberra a cocktail farewell honored France’s Ambassador as he retires after service. Brazilian and Australian guests praised his friendship, noting ties between Brazil and France while Maline Nogueira praised his role in fostering French civilization at Monash University. The event featured speeches and a marquee gathering with dignitaries and guests reflecting on decades of diplomacy.
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Monsieur
France
Brazil
Muniser
Albury
Trance
Canberra
Riese
Aimbanador
Monash University
Melbourne
Maline Nijgueira
Fiviere
Rio de Suneiro
Victoria rejects mercy plea for Ryan execution today
Victoria rejects a last minute mercy plea for Ryan. He is to hang at Penridge Gaol at 8am tomorrow. Cabinet and Governor Sir Rohan Delacombe reviewed the case after a stay, with protests and police measures around the gaol as public debate over capital punishment intensifies.
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Victoria
Ryan
Penridge
Rohan Delacombe
Sorremo
R Orns Saktar
Ralph Premiasn
Wuh
Feenbnan Sant
Mmarese
Caminer
Momane
Telemie
Hich
Justice Slarke
Cabine
Ramm
Canada warns alien investors over ownership limits
Ottawa reports Prime Minister Pearson urged foreign investors to respect Canadian ownership rules. He stressed Canada should retain control of major banks and industry to protect development and national interests. The government seeks amendments to limit foreign influence in chartered banks and railways.
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Ottawa
Thursynigh
Denicent
Canda
Reuter
Canada
Pearson
Mercantile — Bank
Holly
Adelaide
Dovcihy
Eourise Council Ttay
Australians seek travel concessions amid crowded train cars
The report describes confusion over concession rates for child travelers and concerns about adults occupying seats in the same carriage. MF Pearson voices amendments to ensure children travel at reduced fares, while police in Stockholm and officials in Newcastle NSW monitor incidents including assaults connected to by law changes.
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Sandina
MF Pearson
San Sebastian
Spain
Jerry
Shannos
New York
Imide
Stockholm
Associa
Newcasle
Nsw
Rayne
Gert
Berlin
Itt
Polis
S24
Polis Alent
Adelside
Huyes
Tor
Goth Astralia
Hugh Perarsion
TUS
Redu
Thi
ACT stamp duty plan disputed by government
The Commonwealth Government plans to introduce stamp duty in the ACT once a suitable plan is devised. Reports note lawmakers discuss funding for armed services and citizen fares. War and diplomatic tensions appear across pages with references to Rhodesian government UN talks and North Vietnam peace talks.
Snake in Hackett home startles Mrs Hatherly in River Street wardrobe
Mrs Hatherly of River Street Hackett opened her wardrobe to pet shoes and found a snake. A neighbor Mr L Rostes helped with a spade to kill the snake while the zoo or authorities were contacted. Neighbours and residents were alerted as tiger snakes had been crawling into gardens nearby.
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P. Hatherly
River Street
Hackett
Firve
Abe
L Rostcs
Peime
Ottom Wott
Sardnone
Fenland
Anuhe Wits
Offichil Vis
Puman Imiger
CSIRO
Gould
Elaldren
Rosemary
Adelaide bishop acts on Mr Dennis marriage decree
The Rt Rev Dr Reed of Adelaide said a local clergyman must conform to Church of England marriage laws and diocesan customs. No priest may dictate the bride’s dress, despite earlier reports, and the bishop urged alignment with Church rules amid public debate over wedding attire and notice periods.
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Adelaide
Dennis
Toyton
Moor Street
Bell
C. Reed
Enghand
Reed
Hed
Dee
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Pee al Sacinion
Sergrant Cooper
South Austra
Rf Wilton
Duffy
Leaven
Hel
J Barrett
Canberra Community Hospital
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Willy
Vibban
Mailaine Nogueira
Bane
Lueviniers
Myvard Ve Traleiie
Ronald Ryan
He Executive
Taimeal
Ryn
Orm
Warders
Opis
Tompht
Frencman
Peter Reusey
Ayer
Aniames
TSC Hing
Yin
Rylsh
Philip Opias
Deewmion
Beldain
Starke
Tollewatr Dnas
Decisis
Privy Council
Alan Taha Cutching
Pentridge
Alan John Crane
Keman Johang Rywn
Nannies the
Cabinel siMemen
Laverwright
Arnold
Peviridge
Yneludis
Pinvilothes
Tawa Aikatiath
Fedt
Idustry
Bim
Sammy the Barswan
Australia
Rom
C. Bryson
N. Morris
Fairbairn Raaf Base
1S. Parker
Lorin
Mayers
the Railways
Armed Services
Neu
Peking Redio
Japan
North Vietnam
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N.Z
Swaine
Swaine Fen
Swains
Garema Place
Tanberry City
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