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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Jul 28, 1954
Page
5
Filmer Sceats, the Optician, announces he can supply from his own frame maker hand made spectacle frames in any design color or material. Samples available and optical corrections fitted to exclusive frames. Appointments for eye test and new glasses at Deview Pharmacy Kingston or by phone Xi149.
The Minister for Commerce and Agriculture Mr McEwen told Canberra state agriculture ministers that a food short world has shifted to surpluses in key commodities. He urged raising efficiency to reduce production costs and said government aid through scientists and technologists could help. A review of poultry industry costs and a conference with Commonwealth poultry officers were proposed to outline reductions and improve competitiveness.
Judge Llwyd dismissed three appeals by Rigby 53 of Blythemwood Ayente Warrawee after convictions for assaulting a policeman and an offensive conduct. The court noted lack of convincing evidence and stated the charges were extinguished. Details described police station injuries and Rigby’s alleged behavior toward officers.
A. C. T. U. appeals from New Guinea death sentences for eight native men. The telegram argues for a public inquiry into economic and social motives behind the murders of a native constable, urging Australia refrain from endorsing the execution.
Four youths, sentenced to life imprisonment for rape, appeal to the Full Court of Criminal Line. They were found guilty by a jury before Mr Jundlen Clancy for abducting a 16-year-old in Centre Park on March 7. The appellants include Albert Award, Gary MeKidlfy, Tove T, and Kevin Mahoney, with claims the jury erred in entering the verdict and in evaluating evidence.
In Upper Egypt, Coptic Christians face forced expulsion as authorities push for closure of a church. Reports describe arrests, water and electricity cuts, and clashes with police during sessions tied to a government crackdown on religious communities.
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