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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Jul 26, 1956

Page

2

Public notices jumble sale and council event details

Public notices list a jumble sale at 2 p.m. at Causeway Hall and a National Council of Women event at YWCA Gymnasium from 9 a.m. to noon on Friday July 27. Clothing must be clean and tagged with numbered labels. sale items and money due by 12:30 p.m. No responsibility accepted. Canberra Homing Pigeon Club results show 1st C Penters and 2nd K Cooper. Supreme Court of the Australian Capital Territory referenced for legal notices.

Y.W.C.A Canberra

Probate Jurisdiction Over Will of James Clayton in Canberra

Probate of the last will dated June 12 1947 of James Clayton also known as Thomas Turner late of Campbell Street Ainslie ACT may be applied for after fourteen days by Lionel Ward Ston and Mavis Bennett the executors. Creditors must send claims to Davies and Bailey Practors London Circuit City Canberra. Also a list of job advertisements appears in this issue.

James Clayton Thomas Turner Campbell Street Ainslie Australian Capital Territory Lionel Wardston Mavis Bennett Davies & Bailey London City Canberra

Canberra Weather and Life Events Notice

Weather data for Canberra lists temperatures 43.5 to 60.3 degrees and NW winds 20 mph. Forecast predicts showers on Tablelands and snow on highlands with NW winds. Local notices include engagements Bagnall Tanner and obituaries Hamilton and Peska with funeral details in Canberra area.

Canberra At & P N.W Bydney Melbourne Brisbane Adelaide Darwin

Eye Examinations and Glasses in Kingston

The Optometrist will visit Canberra on Thursday Friday and Saturday July 26 23 in Optical Room 7 Davies Pharmacy Kingston for eye tests and new spectacles Appointment call X1146 or visit Davies Pharmacy Kingston for exams and glasses

Scenta Canberra Davies Pharmacy Kingston Filmer Martin Place Sydney Bceats Davies

Liquor Trades Union Meeting Tonight in Acton

The Liquor Trades Union holds a meeting tonight at 8.30 pm in Trades Hall Acton. Amos McVeigh serves as secretary.

Trades Hall Acton Amos McVeigh

School offers shearing course for all would be learners

Open to any person wishing to learn to shear and to care for and maintain shearing machinery. A fee and own tools required plus meals. Limited to 20 students and 10 accommodations at Erindale, Queanbeyan. Apply to T. E. Woodger Monaro St Queanbeyan.

Ehtre Erindale T. E. Woodger Monaro Queanbeyan

Amstrakent Institute General Meeting with James Bonner

The next General Meeting will be held in the Meetings Room at University House on Monday July 30 at 8 p.m. Professor James Bonner will speak on The World's Food a Long Range View. The talk will include colour asides and a cordial invitation is extended to the general public to attend.

University House James Bonner Poe

Public Warning for Artillery Practice Near Duntroon July 28 1956

Commonwealth warning that live ammunition artillery practice will occur in the Duntroon area from 10 a.m. to 4 15 p m on July 28 1956. Danger zone extends through Gungahlin District ACT with detailed boundaries and a note to avoid the area at own risk. Do not touch unexploded shells and report their location to authorities. No reward offered for finding or collecting ordnance. Public advised to stay clear.

Duntroon Gungahlin Australian Capital Territory Duntroon Road Queanbeyan - Sutton Road Block 28A Majura Canberra IL & W. Brumfield

Seven Drivers Fined For Not Giving Way In Canberra Area

A Canberra region traffic notice lists multiple drivers fined for failing to give way at intersections on Canberra Avenue, Dominion Circuit, and surrounding streets. Names include James Brophy 65 and Russell Edward Beauchamp 18, with fines ranging from £1 10s to £14 and remarks on non appearance or ex parte hearings.

Cane Ot R. A. McKillop James Brophy Empire Circuit Forrest Donaldson Land Doonkuna Braddon T. Cooper Brophy Travane Frogcat Nee Streeta la A Piotent Aalle Ba E Havage Ldriver RMC Dunage Road Wenag Canberra Noel Martin Carpenter Miller Dominion Circuit Peta A. Scahill Lonsdale Janislaw Srolta Albion Street Hills Canberra Avenue Jene Polle Alfred Phillip Byrne Sturt Avenue Narrabundah Noel George Carrier Campbell Ahs Banjine Street Hor Eastow Johany Freydenthaler Miller Street Ter Tilielle Ernest Roettig Musgrave Street Yarralumla Robert Corsini Hazel Street Oaks John Moore Gosae Street Matin

Open Inquiry Sought Over Boxing Refereeing

Sydney boxing trainer Ern McQuillan demands an open inquiry into refereeing by Vic Patrick. McQuillan claims Patrick favored bookmakers and that several verdicts denied Australian fighters a fair result. Stadiums Ltd will forward the demand to general manager D Lean in Melbourne.

Sydney Miller Ern McQuillan Stadiums Ltd D. Lean Melbourne McQuillan Vic Patrick Patrick

Positions Wanted and Local Repairs Notice

A listing seeks a junior boy to learn the butchery trade and notes an ex butchery worker applying at Central Butchery in Petrie Street Civic Centre. Also a post at Kingston Newsagency and a weekend fencing repair notice at 73 Pedderson Street Ainslie after 4.80 p.m.

Expoone Apply Central Butchery Petrie Strie Street Civic Centre Pedderson Street Ainslie

Drive in Theatre Quotes Accepted for Sound and Lighting

Quotations totaling £25,000 accepted for a new drive in theatre. Gaumont British Kalee equipment from National Theatre Supply Company of Australasia will supply sound with in car speakers and volume control. An arc lamp will illuminate the 70 ft high screen and a mercury tube rectifier will transform power. Local contractor Mr C Hincksman will handle electrical work and lighting. Site reoperation figures and construction on the screen cafe ticket office expected to begin soon.

Y Pty. Ltd Gaumont British C. Hincksman Pty. Ltd

Moscow church talks success as Anglican and Russian Orthodox meet

Archbishop of York Dr Ramsey returned from Moscow saying the first official Anglican Russian Orthodox theological conference was a success. He said the two churches have grown closer and noted freedom of religious worship in Russia though he observed limits on religious teaching.

London York Ramsey Moscow Russia Ors

Burgess Aide Mrs Bassett Holidaying in Sochi

Mrs. Bassett, former British diplomat Guy Burgess’s associate, is reported to be holidaying with her son at the Soviet Black Sea resort of Sochi. They are described as in high spirits during the Russian stay.

Guy Burgess Moscow P.-Reuter Black Sea Sochi Bassett Rus

Kingston Narrabun RSL Club Faces Debt Milestone

The Kingston Narrabun RSL Sub-branch reports progress toward clearing a £3000 building debt in its first trading year. Club president M. Ba. announced four months in, about half the target achieved with 140 members at present. The club plans welfare aims and profits for member assistance and joins an adoption scheme.

Kingston-Narrabundah R.S.L. Club Incorporated M.ba Kingston-Narrabunésh RSL

Princess Jeanelle Engagement Rumor Declared False

Paris report states Princess Jeanelle is not engaged to Hag Baoudouin of Belgium. The rumor was described as completely false by a Paris official, with no confirmation from royal sources. The princess is identified as the eldest daughter in royal circles.

Paris A.P. Reuter Jeanelle Hag Baoudouin Belgium Heart of Paris

Italy's Rail Strikes Continue Into Night After 24 Hour Walkout

Rail workers in Rome resume 24 hour stoppage affecting services as crews press demands for improved pay and conditions amid ongoing strike activity. Reports note 190,008 workers involved and economic impact rising as the nation seeks a quick return to normal operations.

A.A P.reuter Retkea Rome Weisel

Also Mentioned on This Page

Jumble Base Causeway Hall National Council OF Women C. Penters K. Cooper Supreme Court OF the Apply Roberts’ Pharmacy Monnday Girls’ Grammar School Barman Royal Canberra Golf Club Dorman Lonsdale Street E. F. Frohlich and Co H.M Times G.P McAuley Kaye United Insurance , Ltd Verity Hewitt Canberra City Storman Martin and Nel Bothwell Sleary Reer Mierr Toan John Aig Coe John Bagnall — Tanner Barbara, Ounger D. Tanner Siloura Guy Tanner Alan Bagnall Peska M. Peska O'Connor Sou Frank Bougainville Street Manuka A. C. McKay B.v.se Syd. Univ Arthur Cmere EYE Service Optometrist Uraday Uality Claman Accurately Brompat Ted Metisse Optical Prescriptions Spectacle Makers Pty. Ltd Bailey Arcade East Row Robert C. Taylor Lindsay Street Griffith Teleophons Adam's Building B. Porter Park Street Goulburn Bourichier’'s Newsagency Ring Allen Reid D. Marshall R.A.N Hm.a.3 Harman Jersey Road Wallahra Thos. Mills & Sons Pty, Lidl Public Notices Liquor Trades Union Amstrakent Institute of ‘Rural Solomon Act Commonwealth OF Australia P.F Kingston Newsagency Royal Wedding Report Dew Italy
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