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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Jun 24, 1954

Page

4

Husband Wins Desertion Divorce After 16 Hours Work

Sydney reports Thamar Henry Dumbrell 37, of Ludgate Street, Concord, secured a divorce from Lorna Rosalie Dumbrell 38, of Clydetree, North Bondi, on constructive desertion grounds. The husband testified he returned from 16 hours of work to housework pressure and disputes over chores. He claimed his wife told him to leave if he objected, and the decree was granted today.

Sydney Day M. Juanics Richardson Thamar Henry Dumbrell Ludgate Street Concord Lorna Rosalie Dumbrell Clydetreet North Bondi Dumbrell

Radioman Don Hollenbeck Dies in Apparent Suicide

In New York on Wednesday, Don Hollenbeck aged 49, a leading radio news commentator, reportedly committed suicide yesterday. He was found seated before a gas stove with five jets open, authorities said.

New York Don ‘Hollenbeck U.S

Police Counsel Questions Studley Ruxton Injuries Before Arrest

Police counsel argues Studley Ruxton’s account of the January 5 assault at Darlinghurst Police Station is a fabrication. He cites alleged prior perjury in Adelaide, lies about army service and a Melbourne medical course, plus thefts and altered tax cheques. The solicitor and judge clash over publicity and standards as Poole defends his client.

Stud-Ruxton Smyth Studley- Roxton Adelaide Melbourne University Tormer Studley - Ruxton John Poole Justice Dovey A. J. Govan Goran Poole Ruxton Blunt Poole Ross L ‘Ater Govan Police Commission Daily Telegraph Studley Ruxtom Daringhurst Blalion Studley-Rinxton Telegraph

Convicted of Husband's Manslaughter in Bendigo Court

Dorothy Beck, 31, mother of four, found guilty of manslaughter in the Bendigo Supreme Court for killing her husband Ivan Edward Beck with an axe at their home on April 4. The jury acquitted her of murder after a three-hour deliberation. sentence: five years in prison. The judge called the crime highly violent but noted community demand for punishment.

Banwiuu Weane Dorothy Beck Waa Bendigo Supreme Court Mra. Beck Ivan Edward Beck Hargreaves Street Bendigo Alee Justice Barry

Four Youths to Appeal Life Term for Rape

Notice of appeal filed by four youths sentenced to life imprisonment for rape. They challenge the conviction and verdict on grounds that the decision was against the weight and strength of the evidence. While appeal is pending, they remain in custody at Long Bay.

Inundy

Protest Over Aborigines Portrayal In Royal Film

London observers protested a royal film’s depiction of Australian aborigines as “savages.” Mr John F Shaw told a meeting that the portrayal promotes racial discrimination and misrepresents aboriginal people. Support came from Dr Charien Duguid, an Adelaide surgeon and Aboriginal Defiance leader.

Royal Film London Beng London John F. Shaw Organisaios Shaw Charien Duguid Adelaide Mureon The Austin Aborigines

Inter national Labour Conference Upholds Communist Credential Challenge

The International Labour Organization plenary session approved by 105 votes to 78 with 96 abstentions upheld the challenge to a Western employer delegate's credentials. The dispute centered on whether a Communist state’s fully nationalised industries could be represented by independent employers.

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