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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Jun 15, 1959

Page

6

Girl Killed In Capsize Near Lake George

A 10-year-old girl named Diane Kelly died when a boat overturned on the Federal Highway near Lake George on Saturday morning. Three others were injured and rushed to Canberra Community Hospital. the family members are reported in satisfactory condition.

Lake George Diane Kelly Alan Canberra Community Hospital Key Canberra Sydney Violet Dutchen Tory Dorothy Anthur Street

Four Youths Found Guilty Of Rape

Four white youths were found guilty by a District Court jury in Tallahassee Florida of raping a 16 year old student. The jury recommended mercy, avoiding the electric chair, with sentences deferred and possible terms as short as a few years.

Tallahaaor Florida A.a.p.reuter

Fisherman Missing After Strait Search Night Rescue

In Bass Strait between Waterhouse Island and Cape Portland a search is under way Friday night for Raymond Phon of Bridport and companions Elson Howard and another man. The fishing boat reportedly foundered during a rescue attempt, one boatman was thrown clear by a boom, and a life belt was used in the melee. Aerial and sea search operations continue for Elson and the others.

Waterhouse Island Cape Portland Raymond Phon Bridport Enna Howard Elson Giant Elon Howard Isabelt

Nobel Prize winner Adolf Windaus dies at Goettingen

Nobel laureate Adolf Windaus, awarded the 1928 chemistry prize for work on anti rickets vitamin, has died in Goettingen. He was 32.

Bonn Reuter Adolf Windaus Goettingen

Australian goods reach Belfast in largest consignment

A massive 5500 ton shipment of fruit, grain, meat and canned goods worth over £300,000 arrives in Belfast, said by the Northern Ireland Government in London.

Belfast London P-Reuter Annalisa Northern Ireland Washington A.p.reuter

27 Dead Already From Holiday Road Accidents

Sydney reports multiple fatalities from a roadside disaster spree during the holiday period. The National Road Safety Council notes three deaths in Mae in Vice loris and two in South Australia and Western Australia, with NSW losses including Ronald Jan 20 and Ian Chandler 17 from Walcha. Other incidents involve a car overturning on the Federal Highway south of Goulburn and a camp crash near Waltons.

Sydney National Road Safety Council Mae Loris South Australia Western Australia Nsw Soe Dai Hayes Ronald Jan Ian Chandler Walcha Walton Nias

Billy Graham Tours Kremlin in Moscow Visit

Evangelist Dr. Billy Graham arrived in Moscow for a tourist visit to Russia and observed Premier Khrushchev from about 100 yards as he toured the Kremlin. The two did not meet during the visit.

Moscow Reuter Billy Graham Russia Khrushchev Graham Kremlin

First Snow Of Winter Falls In ACT

First snow of winter falls in ACT with a low of 15.9 degrees on the grass and subzero temperatures overnight. Strong winds up to 40 miles per hour battered the area, creating difficult conditions across the city.

Diakar Sumatra Ion Lembags Lockaroo Jena Thenay Hed Compounisia Weingart Isa Blan Act

11 Collisions On A C T Roads Reported in One Night

The Queen's Bi far notes a string of 11 road crashes on ACT roads with major damage to multiple vehicles. Two people were hurt and treated at Canberran Community Hospital. Harold Raudon, 51, died after a collision involving William Field. Bruce Telfer and Charles King escaped injury in another crash at Comers Avenue and National Circuit at 10 15 am. Six New South Wales involved. authorities urge motorists to drive with caution during heavier traffic periods.

Caneris Community Hospital Willice Harold Raudon Hillside Eera William Field Iberra Hoaplat Tor A.C. Ee Wendy ‘Woodland Watsonia Street O'Connor National Circuit Bruce Jame Telfer Cronvila Charles Edward King Revesby King Sires Aloe A. Ae Senta Wei Seanty Dusaget

Woman killed in crossing smash in Adelaide

Adelaide report says a railcar struck a truck at Albert Park last night killing a woman instantly. The deceased is identified as Patricia Green, 22, married, of Avenue Seaton. The accident occurred at the Ordon Street Morley Road crossing amid a spate of level crossing crashes in four days across the state.

Adelaide Albert Park Patrica Mi Green Avenue Seaton Dietel Ordon Street Morley Road Bordertown Islington

New Bus Timetable in August Reflects City Growth

Canberra gains two new termini at Red Hill inter section Dalrymple Goyder and Lyneham Archibald Mackernal. Two routes from Red Hill serve Kingston via Monaro Circle and City via Monaro Crescent Arthur Circle Manuka Canberra Avenue National Circuit Commonwealth Avenue. Lyneham route traverses Minter Tate MacPherson Condamine to Northbourne. Routes 29 30 shift to O Connor centre. Route 31 becomes fast Civic Centre service from Lyneham via Mackennal Wattle Northbourne. Timetable display at Canberra Tourist Bureau June 18. Further info via Transport Depot 2021.

Dalrymple and Goyder Red Hill Archibald Mackermal Lynehami Kingston Monaront Arthur Circle Manuka City Monare Crescent Arthur — Circle Canberra Avenue National Circuit Commonwealth Avenue Manuke Lyneham Milter, Tate, MacPherson and Condamine Northbourne Avenue O'Connor Civic Centre Mackennal and Wattle Streets Canberra Tramsport

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