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Newspaper

Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Jun 02, 1956

Page

2

Melbourne Newspapers Convicted For Contempt

Justice Lowe in the Supreme Court convicted two Melbourne papers The Sun and The Argus of contempt for publishing stories and photographs from an interview by Mauger and coverage of the Armaden wounding case. Each editor fined 125 and station fined 1000 with announcer Mauger fined 110.

Melbourne Lowe Siptaie Cout The Sun Arguz T100 Eae Lhete BAW Pas Mauger Pd Uw Droste Cnat Mauxer SAW Henry Willian Armaden Gloria Bent Fet Murcor Ier Justice Lowe Tair Armraten

Weather Summary from Canberra Forecast

Weather data from Canberra station for 24 hours shows mild daytime temperatures around 49 to 52 degrees with a low near 27. Coastal regions Cape Coast and Sydney report fine conditions with southeast to southerly winds. Regioal forecast indicates showers diminishing on the coast and improving overall, with heavy swell and rough seas in the night.

Canderra Fairbairn Breese Canberra Sydney Brisbane Adelaide Hobart Darwin

Jury Duty Exemption Debate Sparks Citizen Service Call

The article argues jurors should be fairly compensated and not punished for serving. it critiques exemptions and urges government to recognize public duty. It notes shifts from duty to privilege, cites Parliament pay, and calls for equal treatment of jurors as public servants.

Sout Wales Moat

Hiding Places Of Ancient Treasure Listed in Scrolls

London report describes two scrolls claiming 200 tons of gold and silver buried near Jericho with a map and temple inscriptions. Professor Wright Baker and Jordan officials discuss translation, topography changes since first century AD, and doubts about the treasure’s reality.

London P.reuter Manchester Horde Dend Henry Wright-Geker Manchest ¥ University Darceror Department of Contiquities Kingdom of Jordan Wirgit-Bolter Wright-Baker Mount Gersiin Neblus Bnk Nleth Attor Dir G. Lankeater Hawuing Jovan Zadnies Cassie Jordad Repor Caricis Serajle Khirbet Quewan Ses Cop Pathe

Customs Excise Revenue Rises in May Figures

Official treasury figures show customs and excise revenue for May at £28,628,670, up from £22,349,000 in May 1955. Post Office revenue also increased by £1,120, to £1,200, and twelve month totals rose by about £6.7 million to over £71.9 million, compared with the previous year.

Treasury Weil

Governor General Visits Sale Victoria

Vice-Regal His Excellency the Governor-General Field-Marshal Sir William Slim received the Governor of New South Wales at the Admiralty House Sydney on Monday morning. The Governor-General and Lady Slim accompanied by members of the press paid an official visit to Sale Victoria yesterday. Their Excellencies stayed at Sale.

Wiliam Slim New South Wales Holse Sydney Shim Sale Victoria Toyal Yacht Britannia Monvay Royal Swate Lae Rabaul Rabaul J Residene Ue Hietrich Darw'n Na Lar

Royal Security Farcical Says Coltanist

London columnist Simon Ward claims security was lax during a royal appearance. He describes witnessing extra patrols and supposed precautions that did not deter an alleged assassin aboard the route. Ward recounts mingling with guards and a heavy object nearly striking him, highlighting perceived failures.

London Fryiny A Daly Shera Simon’ Ward London Genery Ward Edinburgh Gloucester Albert

70,000 Motel Planned at Queanbeyan

A 70 000 pound motel is to be built at Queanbeyan near Canberra. Contractor Mr Cooper of Manarn Bircet outlines facilities for 70 rooms and a cave area. The project aims to attract the annual influx of tourists to the capital.

Queanbeyan Amerika Queanbeynn Mee Cooper Manarn Urerrs Queanbeyan Raotel Canberra Lie Hine

Soviet note on spy tunnel probe in Berlin

An agency report says Russia alleges a spy tunnel was dug near Berlin as American forces received a Soviet note in Moscow on Tuesday. Troops uncovered the tunnel yard near the American sector in late April while Berlin remained tense over alleged Western interference.

Lom Betas Americar Cultari Megan Berlin

Debutantes Shine at All Saints Ball in New Zealand

One hundred eleven debutantes were presented at the All Saints Ball held at AMoo 7 Hall last night. High Commissioner for New Zealand Mr GE K. Miter ton and Mrs Ahferton attended as guests of honor. The evening featured pink dresses, floral garlands, and a supper by Mrs G. W. Foulnter, with Mrs Lanunten as matron of honor.

Amosphere Gunkerra North Powis Amoo 7 Swere New Zealand K. Miterton Ahferton Sainis Fiausig Grealis Weir Halt Mra G. W. Foulnter Obutantes Deanna McKay Bultl Stons Grave Booth Roms Deanis Murton Boo

Jobs For Men Displaced By Automation

London reports from Standard MotÉws on rising automation affecting male workers. Labour ministry details vacancies as engineers and skilled trades are sought. officials mobilize to place displaced men while industry leaders push for retraining and new roles.

London Fredy Wybouw Coyetoy Yrrang Rae Todiey Uetalla Perforner Serling Nets Cov Paley Wilve

Record Beef Production In N Territory

The Minister for Territory Lovtox, Mr Haslick, announced that the 1916 beef season would see 154 009 beasts valued at £580 000 turned off. About 18 000 beasts worth £280 000 were marked for shipment to markets while the rest, £4 520 000, would be marketed in Queensland Southern States and Western Australia. The drive results from a good season and recovery in river lands after the 1958 drought, plus progress of the Alice Springs district.

Terellovtox Haslick Osilalde Queansland Wyndl Wit Hastude Victoria Borldey

Visits To Canberra Planned For Duke During Four-Day Tour

Royal itinerary outlines a four day visit with stops at Duntroon Nowra Jervis Bay and Canberra National University and CSIRO laboratories. royal party plans include receptions cemeteries and a parade greeting, with travel to Sydney Melbourne and New Zealand segments wrapped around provincial duties.

Duke of Islinburgh Canberra Australia Duntroom Nowea Jervis Bay Alice Springe New Guinea Hee Dive Willian Silat Muneies Olympic Garris Vatto Victoria Dule Government House Jeavine Snowy Royal Brinkly

Israel Trophy Presented at District Scout Event

The district honors the Israel Trophy presentation with acknowledgments to Leepin, Boyle, and local commissioners. Ray Lakin earns praise for guiding Life squads. the trophy, depicting a Scout, is awarded for district leadership and spirit.

Resella Patral South Canberra B. MH. Hovey Me. L. Diu Rikus

Australia Plans Refinancing of Dollar Bond Issue

Australia to refinance 18,906,000 dollars of Commonwealth securities in New York. Treasurer Sir Arthur Padsten announced the issue, AP AL per cent, to mature August 1 next. Arrangements were made for the filing of a registration statement with the Securities and Exchange Commission in Washington, to enable the refinancing. Secretary to the Treasury R. Wilson sought to negotiate with American authorities for ratification of the securities.

Australia New York Arthur Padsten Rami Washington Shn | Treasury Biv Roland Wilson

Rare Cancer Operation at Toowoomba Base Hospital

A successful cancer operation was performed on Mea Francis at Toowoomba Base Hospital today. The patient, wife of a wealthy Queenslander, underwent a four hour procedure by American cancer expert Dr. Alexander Brunsekwa g. This marked a historic attempt in Allsinal Hospital for the region, with Mr Franely noting substantial spend on recovery efforts and physician services.

Allsinal Hospital Franely Cork Bentisch Wis

Empire Games Sought By S A Australia

Adelaide officials seek to host the Empire and Commonwealth Games in Airlurne. A letter to the ABC notifies the federation about a tentative invitation to SA if feasible. A further request will be lodged with the 2.M.G. Federation in England for approval.

Adelaide South Austra Airlutne Commonwealth Genas Association Sydeey Jocusad 2.M.G Englnod

Rich mineral deposits found along Australia's eastern coast

A survey by the Bureau of Mineral Resources reports rich mineral deposits along the central East Coast of Australia and estimates significant potential for thorium, uranium, zircon and related elements. Minister for National Development Senator Spooney noted increased mining since 1941, with exports valued at 24,681,495 for Australia and potential reserves extending 19 to 20 years from high-grade deposits.

Australia Rule Spooney Amustrato Sponner Sald Witieh

Fairhall to Meet Deputation on School Building Need

Minister A Fairhill agrees to receive a deputation to discuss urgent needs for expanding the school building programme. Parents and Citizens Councils and education bodies will present plans and call for faster action to tackle overcrowding in schools.

Tha Meterior A. Fairhill Uwe Calinets Progress and Welfare Cauneh New Education Fellowship Fiscess Plana Metibers

McDonald May Miss Test In Doubt For Eipst Test Opener

Victorian opener McDonald is uncertain for the Test against Oxford at Treat Bridge in six days as England’s plans unfold. Australia reports say Lindywall aims to open at Lords later, with Davidson and Burke available for selection. Tyson fractures a bone in his left foot, potentially opening a spot for Preddigee of Yorkshire.

Oxford Pritay API Cate Fm McDonald Treat Bridge Austenian Tan’ Sohnanp Austratiana Ote Oate McDonald Australia Joningy Yesteruay Lindywall Une Lords Davidson Burke Susinx Ohiditon J. Burne Rutherford X. Mackay J. Harvey Burge Ly Marlocks A. Davidson P. Crawsont J. Wilson Lansiy Dahnson R. Beraus England Frank Typhoon" Tyson Not- Unzhant Ukaly Bards i Rns Association

Church Services and Parish Notices Amid Dense Listings

A scanned parish notice lists multiple church services across denominations including Church of England, Roman Catholic, Presbyterian, Congregational, and others. It details rector names, service times, baptism schedules, and various parish activities across St Paul, St Patrick, and local congregations with dates and locations sprinkled throughout.

Ff. Jones Ghideeh Arya Si Perera Sutton Tug Tarigh ST. Paul Oly Sam Phe Renter Yurnplumia Childrewsepvice Ey Janne Immy Die Cpieeder Murrabeendab Patisic Ganberrs North Balle All Sain Giantevotinian Alcor Behooleldvsn Ehristoy Thuyese Cluseway Benediort Satenbulutah

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