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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Jul 15, 1955

Page

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Privy Council Rejects Privilege Appeal In Australia

The Judicial Committee of the Privy Council declined special leave to appeal for Raymond Fhtepatrick and Frank Browne, editors of The Bankstown Observer, against imprisonment by the Australian Parliament. Lord Simonds termed the Chief Justice of Australia’s judgment unimpeachable and said the appeal should not be heard. The case touched on the boundaries between parliamentary punishment and judicial power, with implications described as rare and highly sensitive.

London Privy Council Today Bankstown Observer Raymond Fhtepatrick Frank Browne Lord Simonds Judicial Committee Chief Justice of Australia Pemare Tetra House of Representativien Tar Timp Nana Wandie Air Martley High Court Berlin Bersthhea Mivilege

Remembrance Driveway tree planting ceremony in Canberra

Governor-General Jo Plant leads the Canberra ceremony to plant 100 trees along a Remembrance Driveway at Lake George Street. Dignitaries including Prime Minister and Minister Evatt attend as the public is invited, with parking and afternoon tea arranged for witnesses.

Titan Laake Evatt Winister Interior Gent Hughes J. Beazer Adjagent’ Shire Sourctin Ut. Nd Wereod Itler

Public Health Rules Target Food Premises With Heat Safety

A Health Department official warned premises about hot foods and washing dishes to prevent contamination. The plan requires compliance by August 1 with penalties for noncompliance and outlines temperatures and handling standards for food and beverages.

Canberra Fea Mae Ue

Outdoor event report from local paper scrambled

Fragmentary OCR notes describe an outdoor event with participants and a venue, but details are unclear. The readable bits suggest a gathered crowd, a schedule element, and possible references to a sponsor or organizer. Further legible text needed for precise summary.

Maitland Loses Cas Supply Amid Strike

Maitland and nearby districts face rationing after a major supply disruption following a strike. Nearly three thousand residents lack items as companies push to maintain operations while councils seek ministerial permission to introduce rationing and price controls.

Maitland Newcartle Maitland Gushent Co Np Malte RusWirkman Tia Sydney Pes Sompanien Bhore Ca Co Aue Crater

Eviction Delayed as Rain Halts Boorowa Woman’s Move

Illegible debris and scattered machinery mark a disrupted eviction scene near Morhuughart in 1888. Officials attempted to remove a farm plant and lighting equipment amid rain delaying the court order and forcing temporary停 work stoppage while Mrs Jones and solicitor Mr Dever argued the feasibility of proceeding.

Aloe Une Peat Romestand Mes. Jones VP. Dever OlEn

Commonwealth Grant For Quads In Bundaberg Family

The Commonwealth will provide a 1000 pound grant to Mr and Mrs Arthur Lneke of Bundaberg for five years. Social Services Minister Mere McMahon will announce the decision within days after reports by social service officials who visited Bundaberg on Wednesday. A prior grant was given to Mr and Mrs Percy Sora in Hollingen NSAPsy after the 1950 birth.

Commonwealth Arthur Lneke Byndaberg Ian Percy Sora Hollingen Mra

Canberra Bomber Round Australia In 14 Hours Flight

A Canberra jet bomber completed a round Australia flight, landing at Amberlay airport after about 14 hours in the air and 16 hours total including a refuel stop. Pilot Omer Daur reported harsh weather and freezing temperatures while navigators endured cold and fatigue during the historic journey.

Canberra Australia Thureday Amberlay Amberley Sberal Omer Daur Cameron Eld Nike

Multiple Car Collisions Reported in City and Suburbs

A string of motor vehicle crashes was reported with minor injuries and only minor damage. Involvements included drivers from Kingston, Acton, Ginninderra, Narrabundah, and O'Connor. The incidents occurred on Dawes to Wentworth Avenue and at intersections involving Alinga Street and Northbourne Avenue. Police urged caution as two women drivers were cited in one incident.

Btan Collin Hergate New Albert Ware Acton Collagen Cuber Tercy Witham Fiper Hingaton Thoma Walia Brian Cunninghaus Breet Kingaton Dawes Wentworth Pal Stanley William Peed Howitt Breet Kingston Dania Helms National Circuit Bentham Bupet Yarraiumi Whitan Toaward Genco Ginninderra Ferin Edward Gallagher Westmarth Street O'Canmor Northourne Avenue Alinga Street Pihy Dean Goldacre Mewhun Gardens Narrabundah Jean Matin Lavy Yao Ool Walt

Motor Cyclist Fractured in City Collision

A motor cyclist, Hubert William Cole of Havelock House Waa, sustained a compound fracture after being thrown from his bike when it collided with a car at Apima Street and North bourne Avenue. He was admitted to Canberra Community Hospital in satisfactory condition. Driver John Mortlock of Wi Btreet O'Connor was uninjured. Both vehicles suffered major damage.

Muuin Cyvun Hie Apima Street Northbourne Avenue Hubert William Cole Havelock House Waa Canberra Fisnry John Mortlock O'Connor Calliaion

Two brothers strike gold near Kalgoorlie region

Two brothers have made a gold strike sixty miles northwest of Kalgoorlie, recovering rich ore valued at about £17,000. The find boosts hopes in the Thureday district as prospecting continues in Western Australia.

Kalaorlie Kalgoorlie Thureday Healgoorit

Murder victim McCarthy stabbed as she slept in Glebe home

Neighbours report hearing screams shortly after midnight as Mrs. McCarthy, 70, of Hereford Street Glebe, was found stabbed beside her bed. Detectives are investigating a sole assailant. no other injuries reported and no known motive.

Reyes Mccurthy Bedioven Uhe CSI Coleman Weday McCarthy Heallee Posom Mie Mecarthy Amar Hed Ina Mre Nex Mon McCarthy Mrs. McCarthy Abe Ledinge McCerthy Dowd

Escaped detainee recaptured after days without food

Central Stanley Gorion and Patrick Joseph Platts were involved as police recaptured a prisoner dubbed Taylor who had broken loose and endured near starvation. The suspect was cornered in scrub country near Alpha after eluding capture for about four fortnights.

Praaganh Thurala Lange More Stanley Gorion Stuart ‘Townaville Patrick Joseph Platts Taylor Alpha Tour Aga

Sydney Horooola Closed Amid Sanitary Carters Spike

Twenty four schools closed due to a sanitary carters spike as Minister Heffron announces actions. The move aims to curb health risks, with officials stating the closures are necessary.

Sydney Heffron

Torch Office Doomed By Civic Centre Plan, Coroner Told

Witnesses describe a fire following an explosion at the Torch Office amid a civic centre project. Testimony cites extensive damage, questions over insurance, and alleged motives as investigators probe who triggered the blaze and why. Authorities question conspiracies and financial interests connected to the plan.

Civic Centre Sydney Bankstown Parramatta B. T. Smythe S.M Featherstone St

Court Adjourned Over Fire Film Reveals Amateurs Photographing Ruins

A local court adjourned to view a fire scene filmed by amateur photographer Eamonn Paw. The proceedings centered on property damage details and damning testimony about costs and mortgage figures tied to the damaged building. Evidence notes the total loss around £217,500 with mortgage components and company payments discussed amid municipal affairs and press coverage.

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Ministerial Cars Sold At Auction Amid Low Demand

Auction sale of ministerial cars drew limited bidding with About 1000 pounds reported as the high price for a single vehicle. The department noted weak demand across fleets, with several cars failing to meet reserve prices and a Chevrolet model priced around £0 to £600.

Ministerial

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