Militia Hockey Triumph Amid Training and Elections
The 3rd Battalion hockey team beat R.M.C. on Saturday despite missing captain R Brackenreg as practice at Reid Park prepares for a match with Grammar at Griffith. An NC C rank examination drew 83 entrants from 10 weeks of drill, rifle and grenade training, with strong results. Athletic meeting at Manuka Oval sparked future annual events, led by I M Reid and E J Starkey in multiple events. Uniforms are due Tuesday, while several promotions and appointments were announced and pay duties assigned.
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R.M.C
R. Brackenreg
Reid Park
Griffith
N.C.C
Battalion
Manuka Oval
Pfe
I. M. Reid
H. Seton
KR. Bennard
C. L. McCosker
H.N. Trowbridge
H. N. Trowbridge
H. Gray
T. W. E. Young
W. E. Young
E. J. Starkey
Lynravn
Soviet Spies Two Face Long Terms
Two Russian natives facing 42 year terms in prison were convicted of obtaining confidential information and transmitting it to the Soviet Union. Mikhail Gorin, Pacific Coast Intourist manager, and Hafis Salihh, linguist recruited by the Intelligence Service, were found guilty with Natasha Gorin cleared of conspiracy. The judge set sentencing hearing and considered increasing bail for Salich. The trial defined national defence to include all information connected with the nation’s military programme.
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Japan
Mikhail Gorin
Pacific
Intourist
Hafis Salihh
Natasha Gorin
Travel Bureau
Ralph H. Jenney
Jvenney
Salich
Gorth
Stenaers
Los Angeles
Divorce Law Reform in Australia Urged by Attorney General
Sydney Wednesday. Attorney General Hughes admits divorce laws are due for reform noting the current system is unsatisfactory from any vantage. He says Australia will need a uniform approach sooner or later.
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Sydney
Mr. Hughes
Australia
Battalion Club backs rugby team after squad selections
A staff appointment at Canberra is noted and training starts tonight for the Battalion Club rugby squad. After last Saturday's display against the combined Colts and Eastern Suburbs, optimism grows for the upcoming match against Eastern Suburbs on Saturday.
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Battalion Club
Combined Colts
Eastern Suburbs
France imposes import surtaxes on New Zealand goods
Paris reports France prepares a decree to impose surtaxes on most New Zealand imports, excluding wool, in retaliation for New Zealand restrictions harming French exports. The move targets NZ products as Paris mirrors Ottawa style duties and aims to pressure Wellington.
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Paris
New Zealand
Physical culture display at Albert Hall in Canberra
A wrestling and physical culture display happens Saturday at Albert Hall. Don Argos of the NSW School of Physical Culture will face ten Canberra strongmen including Ed Keough Kemp Atlas Al Ireland Max Opollo and J Greenwood. Local challengers include Fred Hansen and Young Athens. Les Bennett, Australia’s best-developed body winner, appears. A 60 mile radius trophy awaits the top contestant. Booking at Coxs City and Freebody’s Depot Kingaton.
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Albert Hall
Don Argos
N.S.W. School of Physical Culture
Canberra
Argos
Ed Keough
Kemp Atlas
Ireland
Max Opollo
J. Greenwood
Sydney Atron
Fred Hansen
Young Athens
Les Bennett
Australia
Cox's
City
Freebody's
Kingaton
Headlight glare linked to night driving danger noted
Transport officials warn night glare raises rural and highway fatality risk. Headlights lose up to 60 percent of effectiveness if dirty or unfocused. The eye widens pupils in darkness and glare blinds briefly, making 40 mph travel about 200 feet during blackout. Reduce speed and dim headlights to lessen risk.
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Road Safety Council
Colonel Bruxner
Woman dies from burns in Brindabella tragedy
Deputy Coroner in Queanbeyan returned a verdict of death from burns and shock in the case of Eleanor Adelaide Reid 52 of Brindabella who died at home on June 7 after a fire. The husband James Reid and a 14 year old witness described the incident and prior health issues.
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E. R. Boardman
Queanbeyan
Eleanor Adelaide Reid
Brindabella
J. A. Holt
Canberra
Reid
Melbourne
Sergt. Gray
Elza Mayfeid
Death by Lysol Poisoning in Local Inquest
Inquest into the death of 19 year old Agnes Evelyn Donnelly found she died from Lysol poisoning self-administered. Evidence noted a strong Lysol odor in her room and a large amount of Lysol in her stomach. Witnesses detailed her final days and mysterious change in mood before her death.
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E. R. Boardman
Agnes Evelyn Donnelly
Miga Donnelly
A. 5. Lane
J. Collett
Agnes Donnelly
Queanbeyan Hospital
A. H. Hart
J. Imrie
Ada Florence Collett
Miss Donnelly
Sergt. Gray
Alfred J. Rolfe
Hiaehop
Collett
Elma Jean Donnelly
Agnes
Pat Pratt
Mrs. Collett
Migrants Arrive In Sydney As Oversea League Crew Lands
Sydney reports the Overseas League migrants arriving with 10 British boys under the care of F Beverley Curnow from the YMCA Community Services. He notes the 1957 group is as strong as the 1814 cohort in mood and numbers.
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Sydney
Overseas League
F. Beverley-Curnow
Ymc.a. Community Services
Ocean Air Routes Trans Tasman Service Details
The British Australian New Zealand agreement for Prevans air service likely runs for the Empire air mail period. Final terms to be set at a London conference before September end. Tasman crossing could begin by year end with cabinet review of Australian proposals.
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New Zealand
Empire Air Mail
London
Tasman
Civil Aviation
Fairbhirn
Portrait of Sir Earle Page to join Parliament’s PMs
Sir Earle Page, who served 19 days as wartime prime minister, will be represented in Parliament House’s portraits. The painting should be finished in about 12 months. The gallery’s notable absence is wartime leader Billy Hughes, yet he is bronze and prominently placed near the House of Representatives chamber door.
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Eerle Page
Historic Memorials Committee
Parliament House
Boeskers
House of Representatives
Senate
Hughes
Gold Discovery in Gujarat Sparks New Company Formation
A claims arise that paying quantities of gold are found over a wide area in Gujarat Western India. A new company is to be formed. India mainly produces from Kolar in South India, representing a small share of world output. One promoter traced gold to Gujarat nine years ago and, with his team, prospected extensively. Bombay government has sanctioned a 30 year mining lease for gold and silver over 3356 acres.
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Gujerat
India
Kolar
South India
Government of
Bombay
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