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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Jul 07, 1958

Page

9

Lawyer’s Diary Explores Civil Liability For Pranks And Bets

In a reflective debate, lawyers consider whether acts like sending doctored chocolates or misrepresenting work completed could trigger civil liability. They weigh whether a victim can sue for damages when pranksters’ actions cause harm or when contracts are breached and payments disputed.

Girls Locked Up Parents Thank Police

Sydney, Sunday. The parents of two Canberra girls thanked Sydney police at Rockdale for locking up their daughters for the night. Ana Cohen aged 18 and Patricia Cavanagh 11, from Ainslie migrant hostel, decided to hitch hike to Sydney yesterday. A motorist gave them a lift to Petersham where they wandered the streets for hours before reporting to Rockdale police at 10 pm. The police fed them and bedded them on the station floor while they telephoned Canberra. The parents took the girls home from the station late today.

Sydney Canberra Sydney Police Rockdale Ana Cohen Patricia Cavanagh Ainslie Petersham

US and Russia to attempt moon rocket launch

The July 30 target for the first American lunar probe and an Air Force rocket mirrors a Russian lunar vehicle near the Caspian Sea. Probes will carry radar and radio tracking gear, no visual tracking, and aim to study cosmic rays and lunar conditions while not aiming at the moon for psychological reasons.

Washington A.a.p.reuter Miselles and Rockets Magazine Air Force Caspian Sea American Defence Department U.S Moon Defence Department

Parliament Set for Four Day Debate on Opposition Motion

CAPETOWN Sunday AAP Reuters A four day debate opens in Parliament on Tuesday over an Opposition motion criticizing the Government's constitutional racial and economic policies. Sir De Villiers Graaf filed the censure after Parliament reopened without God Save the Queen. Die Stem was played by order of Prime Minister Verwoerd. The motion seeks to reconstitute the Senate, protect minority rights, forge cross party unity on non European policy, and attract overseas capital.

Capetown Aap-Reuter Sir de Villiers Graaf Johannes &Trijdom South Africa Senate

Armed Escape to Freedom Staged by Polish Fishermen

Three Polish fishermen seized control of the fishing cutter Orda at pistol point in the Iron Curtain region. They forced the captain and crew to sail to Avenne near Bornholm Island seeking political asylum, signaling a daring bid for refuge.

Copenhagen Aap Reuter

Still Young at 50 Still Young at 50

Readers hear that midlife dullness stems from sluggish kidneys and toxins. Doan’s Kidney Pills are pitched as quick relief to headaches rheumatism and fatigue with a promise of renewed vitality. The ad urges daily use for lasting benefits and a younger brighter feeling.

Bex Doan

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