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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Jul 03, 1952

Page

5

Brisbane Taxi Murder Case Surges in New Developments

Detectives press on in the Brisbane taxi murder inquiry with fresh leads and ongoing searches. A heavy bolt is recovered from Chippendale as investigators pursue two suspects who battered driver Arthur Morris, while cross-border policing coordinates with Sydney authorities amid a wave of related killings.

Axi Henry McCesten iScowen Cribb Taland Uni Sydney Loney Hergeant Windsor Rydney Guienaland BAW Aysney Deivar Willem Goebel CUB Chippendale Arsin Cornett Chippendale Ana Na Arthur Morris Om Mavarday Mioeria Raglan Bydney Morris Fea Bealiah Watnelt

High Court Tackles Toy Classification Case

The High Court reviews a writ by Gunn and Taylor Ply Ltd against the Taxation Department over toys listed in the fourth schedule of the Tax Act. The case centers on whether certain articles shipped from Lansdale Street, Melbourne, are toys or non toys and tax implications.

Aimlaotiusa Tony Aks Ueene Patie Aitle Jack Horner Weil Leanicles Gunn, and Taylor Ply. Ltd Lansdale Street Melbourne Taxation Department Artielea

Woman Admits Setting Fire to Guest House

Elva Raye Hackason, 30, admitted at Camden Court to maliciously setting fire to Mountain View Guest House in Burregarany Valley. Police say she knew people were inside. Prosecution details described, with witness Collin Noid testifying about papers on a table and the burning building.

Sydney A.pontryiald Camden Court Mountain View Hower Burregorany Valley Elva Raye Hackaon Balch Hove

Two Unknown Men Die At Avon Level Crossing

Melbourne police and railway staff freed two unidentified young men after a sedan struck a diesel rail motor at the Finch Street level crossing in Avon. The train dragged the wrecked car 26 yards. both men died instantly.

Melbourne Avon Level Finch Street Maryborough-Ararat

Prisoner Shot During Attempted Gaol Escape in Melbourne

A prisoner aged 19 was shot twice as he attempted to escape from Pentridge Gaol yard. Warders fired warning shots, then struck the man with a further shot. He was wounded, fell, and was taken to Royal Melbourne Hospital in a critical condition.

Melbourne Werder Tamia Garerd OiLaary I Privoner Olpecape Aternoon Puedry Pam Ile Wardere Tonte O'Leary Vomain Lanry Priponal Royal Meimorme

Australian writings to form book by AC.T. Fellowship writers

AC.T. Fellowship writers plan to publish a volume collecting the work of contemporary Australian writers both at home and overseas. The aim is a wide range including poetry short stories sketches descriptive and critical essays with no political bias and no restriction of format. Editors insist the book will present a living balanced picture of Australia.

Oversea Australia Vine Ana Aditonincniet T Inglis Moore Drosdeuak Betty Auswralla Aitorn Mears D. Campbell

Girl Prefers Gaol to Convent in Court Duel

An 18 year old girl Doyle faced Judge Monre at Geners peasions and chose six months in gaol over convent life after pleading in a garage robbery case. She and two companions Curtin Ternhard and Gordon Chall were found guilty by a jury and remanded for sentence.

Melbourne Monre Geners Peasions Patrcia Ann Doyle Doyle Soors Ronvent Am Guol Abe John Curtin Ternhard Church Aureos Kbawstioen Amnt John ‘Gordon’ Chall Brig Had Hawthorn Rao Wiz Montha Beranera

Joint Coal Board Sells Plant for National Development

The Joint Coal Board sold plants and machinery valued at £900,000 to a colliery concern. Negotiations continued for about £1.75 million more in equipment mainly for spenscut operations. Board chairman Benator Spooner stated the board owned significant open-cycle equipment and newt valued assets. Accommodation notices and job ads appear in the Times and are directed to applicants.

Rydney Wednondly Joint Coal Board Pont Minuatas Benator Bpoonar Migar Ales Benatar Spooner Sal Newt Isehen Tumis Omice Timea Olen Slogi Apply James Somers

Tenders Described by Secretariat of Supply Closing Soon

Amidst scattered OCR garble a tender notice relates to the Secretariat of Supply in Canberra. Details are unclear with multiple misread words but indicate tender closing at 3 pm on Monday and lists of offices and locations, including Massachusetts and Concord. Names and exact items are unreliable but reflect a procurement call and related administrative notices.

Secretariat of Supply Canberra

New Record of Births and Marriages in Canberra

Birth registrations at the Canberra Births Registry show two hundred ninety children registered in the last quarter, including 232 in May. In 1951, 1008 babies were registered and there were OA deaths. The month also set a record for marriages registrations though June brides appeared to be waning amid weather effects. Clergymen noted a decline in June marriages in Canberra.

Oecord Gat Pablen Givin Centre Laxt Torresponding Hall-Yra Canberra

Shakespeare season to last ten nights in Canberra

The John Alden Shakespearean company opens a ten night season at Albert Mall with performances July 14 to 22. Canberra Repertory Society plans stagings including Macbeth and Richard II at CA theatrette. The Canary Pavers of New Zealand and local groups support and join in readings and public appearances amid a busy July schedule.

John Alden Shakespearean Company Albert Mal Tly King Laas Voice Merry Weg Orodeck Canberra Repertory Society Jtubden Praclantation Albert Canary New Raaland Canberra Raper Tory Society van Staralet Nan Ainca Fahakespeare CA Theatrette Arte Ned Kelly Albert Mall Aiden Abe Omramneiog John Alden Cate

Buoyant World Wool Market Predicted for Next Season

Sydney exporter Chapinss predicts a buoyant world wool market at season start. Argentina and Uruguay governments show firmness, with 1,500 bales withheld to push prices higher. Chapinss doubts stockpiling will rise this year amid competing market pressures.

Dinix Woteeaday Chapinss Sydney Brgneh Wales Argentina Urueusy Chapoima Sali

Fragments of 1952 Classifieds and Notices

A fractured OCR fragment listing goods for sale and services appears. Items include furniture like dining suites and wardrobes, appliances, garden tools, and household items from J Watt Cunningham Street Kingston. Also shows job ads, taxi and transport notices, and a community event schedule with dates around November 1952.

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