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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Jan 11, 1956
Page
6
A migrant housing dispute ends in a 100 pound fine for charging 700 pounds as key money. A landlord from Bong Bong Street Camte pleaded guilty to the offence at the Special Court for letting Waterside Avenue Maroubra on July 2. The magistrate called it one of the worst fraud cases in recent memory.
SYLNY, Tuesday. Two women carried out a dramatic rescue at the Woronora River near Sutherland. A seven-year-old boy remains feared drowned after the effort saved a four-year-old girl, a nine-year-old girl, and a eight-year-old man. Mrs Sylvia Bluntey and Regcuied & 22-year-old helped haul victims to the riverbank. Police, led by Sergeant Harey Ware, continued evening searches for Peter Mews.
Afghan government expelled Pakistan military air force personnel in Kabul amid frayed cross border ties. Afghan authorities accuse Islamabad of backing separatist Pashtunistan plans. Pakistan denies interference and says frontier tribes are content as Pakistani.
Mr Cahill insisted Mr Sheahan acted properly by forwarding representations to the Superintendent of Traffic and denying that he pressed papers. He said a nephew of Mr Sheahan was involved and that many MPs and private individuals had submitted representations to authorities. The Public Service Board rebuked Mr Finlay over criticism of the Attorney General. the controversy began November 25 at Adelone Court and later developments were noted as confusion with a 1953 case.
Nearly 200 workers at the Auburn factory owned by Michael Nahin Caustrtin Pty were dismissed today after a strike that began December 20. The plant, largest in the Southern Hemisphere, faced a sudden layoff of about 160 workers including 27 maintenance staff. The dispute was referred to the Pedoval Arbitration Court.
Melbourne union leaders announce a 20 hour stop work action across the hosiery's fully fashioned sector this month. Federal secretary Mr Loft says meetings in Melbourne and Sydney aim to gauge members views as employers resist, with instructions urging workers to halt assistance to each other if further actions follow.
Mr C P Koane, SM, denounced the information as the Crown’s, Rosenkrone testified that he intended to steal and took the handcuffs. Detective Turner said Rosenkrone was captured early January but released after evidence failed to show intent to steal. The defence argued no motive to retain the items and that returning them was unlikely. The magistrate dismissed the charge, ruling intent unclear and noting police suspicion.
German prisoner Rosenkranz, 28, 2a year old, faced four months in gaol after pleading not guilty to assaulting Dollow and resisting arrest on January 1 at the Manuka Services Hut. Detective Turner and Constable Mastin testified to the brawl, Rosenkranz claimed he was not aggressive and had only tried to release himself. He denied being at Manuka and claimed a handcuff wound was caused by a machine. Police said three prior warnings were given to go home before the arrest, and Rosenkranz described the incident as a struggle with officers.
Washington dispatch reports President Eisenhower resumed full duties after a one day holiday at Wey West Clarida. He returned to the White House at 8 am and plans a busy period as he weighs whether to seek a second term. Medical experts noted he appeared physically fit to serve another four years if elected.
The Australian Commissioner's office notes steady increases with 1055 total, but still shy of the planned target. Exports to Malaya rose to 410 000 units last year and 27 47 the following year, with peaches apricots and pineapples among popular varieties facing competition and US pressure on surplus disposal affecting shipments.
The Electricity Commission announced a planned average price increase for domestic and other consumers, with a significant rise in per kilowatt hour charges. Minister Bloomfield said the Commission’s proposals were examined and found no alternative, and the government planned amending legislation to implement the changes.
A fragmentary item notes Mrs. Maud Bull to be assured land to day near Lae Chequers estate and a country home of Sir Anthony Ellen. The piece references washing hung along Lime Avenue and a clash over privacy with a family dispute, mentioning figures tied to the Chancellor of the Exchequer and Lady Keden amid a front garden scene with small houses.
Japan’s chief negotiator Shunichi Maiumate arrives in London to resume peace talks with Soviet envoy Jakob Malik. The session opens January 47, the first since negotiations paused after September. Respondents report cautious outlook as both sides seek a lasting settlement.
Unclear text reports Paraguayan President Alfreda Straess under house arrest amid political turmoil. The ruling Colorado Party appears weakened as state media and broadcasts suggest the party is crumbling and facing internal strife.
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