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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Jul 23, 1957

Page

3

Footballer On Remand In Dressing Room Theft Case

A member of Acton National Football Club faces remand after being suspected of stealing money from a dressing room at Northbourne Oval last Saturday. Raymond Mervyn Hunt, 44, a labourer of Narrabundah, is charged with possession of £1 7s 1d and suspected theft. Manuka coach Gordon Upton testified that he observed a man with his hand in trousers, later identified as Hunt. Police noted Hunt had £2 7s 1d on arrest, and Hunt claimed no theft. The hearing continues Thursday.

Acton National Football Club Northbourne Oval Canberra Court Raymond Mervyn Hunt Kootara Crescent Narrabundah Manuxs Gordon Leo Upton Acton Hunter Jon Manuka Toach John Joseph Hurley Acton Club P. G. C. Thurbon Thurbon Acton Football Club Manuka B. R. Gallen

Inquiry On Sale Of Comics In Canberra

At a meeting of the ACT Advisory Council Mr. W T Byrne noted a Melbourne case where a 14 year old killed his sister after reading horror comics and crime magazines He asked what comics or magazines were on sale in Canberra and what checks are made The Interior Department said information was being sought from the publishers and the matter would be revisited at the next council meeting.

Canberra ACT Advisory Council W. T. Byrne Melbourne Mr. Byrne H. A. Barranger Department of the Interior Mabourne Publica Hong

Advisory Council Proxy Notice

Mr John Murray acted proxy for Mr P D Day at a meeting of the ACT Advisory Council yesterday His absence was due to the death of his father The council decided to forward to him a letter of sympathy

John Murray P. D. Day A.C.T. Advisory Council Day Miapathy

Sydney Jazz Club gathering ends in a two hour session

The Sydney Players AM Jazz Club hosted a Canberra Jazz Club tie event last night. The Sydney group performed with Logan Bad leader and bass Lee, Owens, Brentnall, Terri King on piano and vocals. the gathering wrapped with a two hour set before members returned home today.

Canberra Sydney Jaxs Ai Logan Lee Owens Brentnall Terri King

Heavy Snow Closes Alps Roads Across New South Wales

Widespread heavy snow blanketed the southern Alps with Sydney recording its coldest morning in two years at 40.2 degrees. Driving snow forced motorists to abandon cars trapped in drifts and seek shelter in nearby homes as police warned that even four wheel drive vehicles with chains may struggle above 5,000 feet.

Sydney Southern Alps Bombala Kosciusko Corryong

Levels Trouble In Alinga Street

Three people fell fatally on their backs in the wet last week beside the B M I building on Alinga Street. Mr J H Pead spoke to the Advisory Council recounting the danger from the barricade and street levels and the need for repair work at the site.

B.M.I Alinga Street J. H. Pead Advisory Council J. James

Gonzales Tops Head In Stirring Forest Hills Duel

Pancho Gonzales defeated Lewis Head 9 7 6 4 3 6 6 2 in a dramatic finale at the Forest Hills pro tournament. The win gave Gonzales his fifth victory in the event as 7,000 fans watched on the last day. Hoad, Sedgman and others shared prizes, with Kramer and Pails earning doubles proceeds. the event faltered financially after Hoad’s two losses.

Frank Sedgman Trabert Rosewall Hoad Segura Jack Kramer Dinny Pails

Police Arrest Adelaide Man Thought Dead

Brisbane detectives arrested 31 year old Owen Copely who vanished near Adelaide three weeks ago. He faces a charge of public nuisance after being brought to Brisbane on a provisional warrant following an Australia wide search and vigil outside Edward Street residence. A separate plane crash near Victor Harbour killed two searchers with five children each left behind.

Hmisbane Monaay Brisbane Adelaide Edward Street Owen Cope South Australia Copely Victor Harbour

Public Telephone Installed at Civic Centre Toilet Block

A public telephone was installed yesterday at Gar eema Place Civic Centre to aid visitors. Canberra City Post Office plans a multi coin telephone in the coming days replacing one of the ordinary allot machines, improving public access.

Gareema Place Civic Centre Canberra City

Ski tow installed at Mount Ginini

A ski tow built by Canberra Alpine Club members was installed at Mount Little Ginini in the Brindabella range. The club run drew over 50 skiers from members enjoying snow near Canberra. At a club meeting J. Gadowski discussed modern power skiing and contrasted it with Nordic and traditional Alpine styles.

Canberra Alpine Club Mount Little Ginini Brindabella Range Seveent Little Ginini Canberra Mount Frank J. Gdowski

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