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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Jul 24, 1954

Page

5

Women Weep When Cleared Of Murder

In Melbourne court, Mrs Ivy Wilson and Mrs Lettie Beeson were cleared of murder after a trial over an alleged plan to kill Mrs Alexander King. Evidence included a towel at the throat and claims of self defense amid marital jealousy. Verdicts were reached after four hours with mercy recommended for Mr Beeson.

Ivy Wilson Wault Gavan Dully Melbourne Lettie Marion Beenon Haig Street Caidleign Alexander King Burke Road King Alexander Mra. Wilton

Explorers Stranded Near Bourke Along Darling River

Fourteen member expedition including three women is penniless and camped beside the Darling River near Bourke after 10 weeks with no funds. The group, split into two factions, began in May from Sydney aiming to an 8000 mile uranium prospect, now with £10 7/ and dwindling food. Bourke police call the party respectable and one member has work as a signwriter.

Darling Wilver Bourke Ton Desert Gome Ure Pean Sydney Gome Gerda Einbeck Bourke Police

New Zealand Aims Heavy Water within Three Years

NZ plans heavy water production in three years to support electric and geothermal power. Prime Minister Holland cited budget talks as the driver for the announced program amid US atomic energy debates.

New Zealand Holland United States Senate U.S Warasw Marshit Niko Bulganin Greatei Natal Waalington Janpravlate Suarathon Senate Sbbions Rene Eisenhowers America Alles

Portugal asks India for access to Dameo

Lisbon seeks Indian transit to move Portuguese troops from Taman to Dudra and expel mercenaries occupying the village. Portugal warns India based volunteers against incursions into Goa. Indian nationalists vow to march on Goa on August 15.

India Dameo London Frudiy Portugal Taman Dudra Goa

Lady White to Leave Hospital After Operations

Lady White wife of Sir Thomas White the High Commissioner for Australia in Britain is expected to leave hospital shortly. She underwent two serious operations last month and is reported improving.

Lady White Lesre Hospital Spa Vay Australia Britain Sir Thomas White

Damages Claim Adjourned In AGT Supreme Court

A damages claim for £8 000 by John Anne Cummins against Peter Charles Abender was adjourned after one witness testified yesterday. The suit alleges negligence by Alexander in a driving incident on Donnicuna Street on October 31, 1653, while he was learning to drive under supervision. The court heard about the learner permit and a failure to negotiate a turn, with speed estimated around 25 mph prior to the crash. Counsel for the plaintiff was Mr. RG Bailey. Mr. S. R. Phippard appeared for Alexander.

AGT Supreme Court John Anne Cormins Peter Charles Abender Ceeet Joseph Teavhig Carteris Alesander Donnicuna Commna Breen Alexanders Alexnder Alexander Mong Doonwana Cummins RG Bailey Piainti R. Phippard

Unionism Cases Deferred in Newcastle Hearing

Hearing of the first summons under the Compulsory Unionism Act was adjourned to October 29. The Newcastle Shop Against Union issued summonses against Breckenridge’s clothing store for displaying union labor. A woman was summoned for failing to join a union. An adjournment was sought citing Section 12913 of the Industrial Arbitration Act. High Court proceedings could take up to two years.

Newcastle Wruay Avaistante Breckenridge’s, & Sy BP. Smarfariane Tales Oth Xumamonsea Br. Macfarlane Isler

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