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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Jun 11, 1955

Page

7

Coroner's Inquest Opens Over Olympic Champion Winter

In Sydney a coroner's inquest began into the death of Olympic boxing champion Mick Winter aged 60. The inquest, before Mr. Fegan, will review depositions and medical reports after Winter was found dead May 7 in a gas-filled bathroom at his residence in Kingsford. Winter, also known in Canberra for a Kingston hairdressing salon, was a well known figure in sport.

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Ambulance Chief to Take Over On July 1 in Canberra

Citizens bid farewell to Mr Grant as Ambulance Chief assumes duties on July 1. The transition splits ambulance and fire services, with eight officers moving to the distance service and a new bay garage planned opposite Manu rt. Canberra residents are hoped to gain ambulance conscious upgrades and subscription benefits linked to other states as a permanent site near the hospital is planned.

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Mullas Wreck School Protest In East Pakistan

Protesters attacked a school in East Pakistan yesterday led by Mullas who hurled slogans against dancing and obscene records. They damaged musical instruments and disrupted a concert using force but could not prevent the performance.

Karachi Buznmr East Pakistan Alti Moalema Duheing Joo! Records

Union Leaders Appeal For Work By Dockers

Dock workers in Indon face a rail stoppage as union leaders press for a return to work. Talks on grievances show limited progress with no clashes reported. Seamen and shipping interests worry about widespread unemployment if delays persist.

Indon Hrizona

Ball and Chain Lock Incident at Hotel Lacerreners Night

Burinemman John McKay overheard a click and felt a tug on his chain as a thief in the hotel corridor vanished from view. Police hold a 401b iron ball and chain as a souvenir while continuing checks, McKay freed by a constable at the station after the device snagged on the brake and accelerator.

Ball and Chain Hotel Lacerreners Burinemman John McKay Crna Weington Bar McKay Ev—T

U S Leads In Wheat Exports Amid Global Shifts

The United States leads world wheat exports, outrunning Canada and others as shipments rise and rivals falter. May estimates show U S shipments up 81 million bushels while Canada falls behind due to crop shortfalls. Total major exporters near 4.64 billion bushels, with shifts driven by policy and market access.

Epaen Waldek Canada U.S Fraanco Argentina Aus

Kid Magnitude Theft Ends Fast After Police Interview

A boy told police the bandit stabbed him in the heat and snatched the money. He described clothes pierced by a left chest wound and was dazed before detectives questioned him at headquarters then released him. Later the full amount was found and a summons to appear in Children’s Court followed.

Paitre Res Uefwethy Children’s Court

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