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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Jan 03, 1957
Page
3
Reported stoppage threatens wool shipments with a possible halt tomorrow if workers stay on strike. Union officials assert five talks with employers failed and tomorrow's meeting may refer the claim to federal arbitration.
Police report a dead woman identified as Mrs Venus Eileen O'Brien found in a down stairs room and her husband Maxwell O'Brien unconscious with a fractured skull. He is in critical condition at St Vincent's Hospital. Detectives seized notes and glasses with dregs for evidence. a post mortem is planned for Mrs O'Brien and authorities say the death appears non suspicious.
Melbourne faced its worst fire day in over a decade with 3 strong winds and a maximum of 96.3 degrees. Fire Chief L P Whitehead reported nearly 100 fires attended as the Metropolitan Brigade fought blazes across the city.
Canberra roads and nature strips will require permits for openings and excavations starting January 10. The Minister for Works and Interior authorised the Director of Works J James and Supervising Engineer R McKellar to issue permits on payment of prescribed fees. Permit holders must provide safeguards, backfill openings, and consolidate Gillings, with inquiries to the Barton offices of the Works Department.
Canberra fire station received seven malicious fire alarms during the Christmas New Year period. A Griffith Flats fire on Tuesday reduced brigade strength due to a false alarm at Ainslie. The brigade ordinance makes false alarms an offence with penalties up to £50 or six months imprisonment.
Legacy club partners with Legacy Contact to arrange a camp for Sydney residents. The plan includes travel by air to Conta and a ceremonial program at Nimmo with invited participants and supporters.
Authorities in New South Wales seized about 1 100 television sets as part of a licensing investigation. Giles stated the action aims to enforce the viewers license requirement and verify compliance.
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