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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Jan 31, 1956

Page

5

Senior Detective Stabbed After Hotel Incident in Melbourne

A senior detective, T White of St Kilda, was stabbed in the stomach after pursuing youths who threw objects into a hotel dining room on St Kilda Road. He collapsed on a verandah and was taken to hospital in a critical condition. Police searched nearby homes as one Italian man was detained. another suspect was hanged at Russell Street HQ.

Melbourne Ercker's Vhce Henry's Hospital T. White St. Kilda Royal Domai Hotel St. Kila Road Sxackers Agie Kenite White Tere Russell Street

Double Talk Critique of Cahill Policy at Loan Council

Sydney report quotes opposition leader Morton condemning Premier Cahill for political theatre at Loan Council meetings. He argues only disciplined use of loan funds will deliver homes schools and hospitals. Morton accuses Cahill of deception and circus like performances to gain political advantage amid rising public debt and debates over government borrowing.

Sydney Cahill Morton Labour Js.w. Toy Menzies Iis Mors Joan

Milton Tennis Licence Under Threat By City Council

BRISBANY Monday the City Council warned the Milton tennis authorities to show cause why their licence should not be suspended. Lord Mayor Groom stated an ordinance breach prompted the demand and an unsatisfactory explanation could lead to cancellation. The Estab lishment, and Co-ordination Committee criticized the association for holding national titles on Sunday.

Brisbany Queensland Lawn Tennis Association Groom Fowday Breath of Licensing Canilitiona

Man seeks divorce from stepmother in Pottsville case

In Pottsville Monday John Grose, 40, plans to divorce his stepmother Ine. Raised after his father died in 1926, Grose married Jennie Grose on December 7, 1943 before a justice of the peace. They recently learned their wedding violated a degree of affinity statute.

Pottsville Pent John Grose Grose John Jennie Grose Justice of the Pees Groses

Hoad Wins Australian Title In Milton Final

Lew Hoad defeated Ken Rosewall to claim his first Australian men's singles title at Milton, in a four set battle 0-4 3-6 7-5 7-5. New South Wales added a second crown as 21-year-old Mary Carter defeated Thelma Long in the women's final, while Lorraine Coghlan won the junior girls title over Margaret Hellyer.

Brisband Davis Guy Ater Lewis Hound Ken Rosewall Milton Host Rosewall Ged Hoad Hond Hood Kit Hoad Rose Wall New South Wales Mary Carter Thelma Long Lorraine Coghlan N.S.W Margaret Hellyer

Melbourne Music Critic Dies in Retirement Home

Melbourne weekly obituary notes the death of Shorokd D. Waters, longtime music critic for the Sun News Pietoriat, aged 79. A singer and adjudicator, he founded Sun Arvin and held prizes and scholarships. Waters helped found the Old Vic Opera Company and sang as a tenor at the Royal Albert Hall. He moved to Australia after World War I and judged numerous music festivals across the states.

Melbournd Shorokd D. Waters Sun News Pietoriat Nde Waters Sun Arvin Wiileh Old Vic Opera Company Royal Albert Hall London Australia

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