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Newspaper

Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Jul 07, 1955

Page

4

Young Man Placed On Bond After Office Fire

Leonard Charles Ian, 22, of Campbell Street Alaslie, faced charges of wilful damage and attempting to damage property in the Department of Trade. He admitted lighting a radiator and leaving it burning in a locked room. He was placed on a £10 bond for six months after a Canberra Court of Petty Sessions hearing.

Leonard Charles Ian Campbell Street Alaslie Canberra Merllop Fenton Kevin John Johnston Hart “Street O'Connor Trevor D. Crossig Fenton) Johnston John Benjamin Franklin Penta Ferton Roke Uwen Srebriade Fire Brigade Franklin Courtney Feton Charles David Fenton Bia McKislip Penton

NSW Moves To Tighten Cemetery Regulations

NSW ministers plan a joint conference with the Land and Local Government departments to address alleged breaches of cemetery rules. Reports cite overfull graves and improper burial depths in public and private sections, with breaches affecting families and relatives. Authorities seek action to enforce limits on burials per grave and ensure proper interment practices.

Tana Wawhins C4van Renshaw Department of Landera Vic Hawking Soven Hawkins Ueperaiin

Brisbane Gaol Break Attempt Foiled

Brisbane guards thwarted an escape by Arthur Ernest Halliday, a notorious murderer, after a night watch uncovered two dummy pistols and a length of rope in Halliday’s cage. The plan involved distracting warders with decoys while attempting to slip away.

Brisbane Arthur Ernest Halliday Halliday Faliiday

Hose accident in Kalamazoo shocks local scene

Fragmentary report describes an incident in Kalamazoo where a hose was pulled underground during a chaotic scene. Authorities note a vacuum effect may have occurred, drawing the hose and causing confusion as bystanders and family members reacted to the unexpected event.

Kalamazoo Jimmy Ned Hig

Time Bomb Kills Cernak in Munich Private Box

A time bomb exploded in the lobby of Munich Post Office as Cernak the National Council of Slovakia chair opened a parcel. The blast killed Cernak and an elderly woman, injuring twenty others. Police note Cernak always collected his mail personally and opened parcels at the post office.

Munich Cermak National Council of Slovakia Omec Cernak Pollce Askd Alwrays

South Africa Free Agent In War Tension Update

Fragmented text reports on South Africa free agents and wartime roles. Mentions Pretoria correspondent and Britain’s involvement this week. Readable facts are scarce. significant details are obscured by OCR errors.

South Africa

Relented After Murder Attempt Allege Wyedneens Story

Police allege Seheret Wyedneens relented after a murder attempt on Eliza Engleaman. Joseph Biarbo, 35, a potter, is charged in connection with the assault at Shipted Cross. Prosecutor Sgt. Goode said a statement claimed he and another man planned to kill Engleaman after a beating. Engleaman was hospitalized. Beavers remanded to July 15.

Seheret Wyedneens Joseph Biarbo Potter Street Eliza Enghaman Sgt Goode Bzareo Engleaman Hovpital Abe Beavers

Greece to Attend Talks on Cyprus in London

According to Cirrece, following Turkish action, Greece has accepted Britain’s invitation to attend the forthcoming Three-Power conference on Cyprus in London. The move marks a key diplomatic step as tensions in the region persist and major powers seek a resolution.

Jreece Cyprus London Cirrece Turkey Britain

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