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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Jan 04, 1952

Page

2

Smoked Into Gaol Left Hacksaws Behind

Details recount a prisoner at Pentridge who scaled the wall with tobacco, using a rope to gain entry. He was found wandering in the reformatories section at 11 30 a m on December 26. Officials note missing hacksaws and latches and mention prior escapes from the reformatories in the last five quarters.

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Surf fishermen rescued after breakwater plunge

Frea Graver and team members dived from the breakwater to rescue a stranded fisherman amid a paralysing stomach cramp. Lifesavers Roy Barton and Keith Swan then fought off a shark, spearing it before bringing debris ashore as others report sharks grabbing fish near Collaroy.

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Compulsory Health Insurance Urged By Chemists' President

Melbourne report quotes Mr Eric Scott urging compulsory national health insurance as costs rise. He cites international schemes led by Blue Cross and stresses that voluntary plans fail to protect those most in need, especially amid unemployment.

Melbourne Guild Eric Scott America Blue Cross Association Beott Radvica

Warning Against Deadly Spiders Across NSW

Police warn parents to warn children after a spider bite death of a girl near Sanger and reports of spider dangers throughout the season. Authorities urge immediate medical aid, using a tourniquet if possible, and seeking a doctor. The Metropolitan Medical Office notes spider exposure peaks from January to summer end, with six cases in NSW.

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Scotland's Unique Village Center for Agriculture Study

A large agricultural centre rises near Barnhurst on 3,000 acres Bush and Dryden estates led by Bush House. Edinburgh University origins drive an Edinburgh Centre of Agricultural Economy hosting 18 200 students. It will cover timber husbandry milk production fishery and animal genetics with overseas visitors and extended teaching in plant science and chemistry. The project includes a mansion hostel and research facilities, drawing students from Britain and beyond to study farming career paths.

EES Barnhurst Britain Bush House Bush and Dryden Edinburgh Edinburgh University Tinfidinburgh Scotland Ertver Jy Vaeiulh Ion

Mormon Sought On Bigamy Charges

MERA Arizons Thursday excommunicated Mormon who married eight women and planned to wed a ninth faced bigamy charges. Six women testified in Dallas after Dutson pleaded not guilty. Ages ranged from 18 to 66. two women had 18 children between them. Bishop Wendell Davis signed the complaint and warrant, noting Dutson also had wives in Salt Lake City Utah and Rock Springs Wyoming. The bishop said Dutson planned a ninth wife and seven of eight wives supported him by door to door eyeglass cleaning. Dutson claimed the right under his religion to marry multiple women. The Mormon Church sanctioned polygamy in early days, then outlawed it.

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Return of two children sought in ex parte writ

In Sydney on Thursday Justice Roper heard an ex parte writ sought by Mrs. Fitton for the return of two children from their father Victor Beattie of Victoria. The affidavit states the children Mario Joy Fitton and Kenneth Jamon Aton were living with their grandfather in Taree after the death of their father in 1981. Mrs. Fitton, who had left her husband in 1944 after ill treatment, says he took the children during a Christmas visit and did not return them. The case concerns custody and welfare as Mrs. Fitton seeks their return to her custody.

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Death For Spying In Belgrade Court Sentences

In Belgrade regional court yesterday Kiril geoney and Vonok Ttanov Tugvalava of Bulgarian extraction to death for spying. Twelve others receive prison terms. New Zealand road deaths described as worst since 1938 with 264 deaths and 6800 injured in the year. Observers note higher Christmas New Year road tolls in Bulgaria and the secret police context.

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