Divorce rates rise in 1959 across states and regions
Government census figures show 7 340 divorces and judicial separations in 1959 with Victoria and New South Wales leading. The report notes age groups and durations of marriages, 30 plus years steady, and compares decrees by state, including South Australia and Tasmania, with overall increases in petitions and children affected.
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Usbands
Ines
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Victoria
Cams
Guernsland
Western Australa
South Australia
Tasmania
Man Killed by Car on Wentworth Avenue
A pedestrian died after being struck by a vehicle on Wentworth Avenue near Eyre Street during rain. The driver, Michael Kennedy, 39, of Barney House, remained at the scene. The victim was walking along the street when hit.
Man Slightly Hurt In Riverside Car Collision
A man identified as Raymond John Fila of Gillan Street was slightly injured when a car rolled near Riverside yesterday. He received treatment on the scene for minor injuries to his left side.
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Raymond John Fila
Gillan Street
Onli
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Celebrated Anniversaries In Hospital In Canberra
A very old Canberra woman marked two bedside celebrations at Canberra Community Hospital for her birthday and Golden Wedding. Mrs. G. G. Meyer celebrated her birthday on Thursday in her ward as the family lit the birthday canes. On Saturday Mr. and Mrs. Meyer observed their Golden Wedding with a small gathering. The Meyers have lived in Canberra for 45 years.
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Calberra
Canberra Community Hospital
G. G. Meyer
Theft at Camp Canberra Investigated at Con dor Creek Camp
Police are investigating a theft of 183 pounds from a forestry camp on Condor Creek six miles above Colter dam. Italian timber sitter Giovanni Dal Molen had 170 pounds in his pay envelope when a thief broke in Friday and stole the envelope plus 13 pounds from other workers. Detectives Robinson and Reid are on the case.
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Colter
Giovanni Dal Molen
Woorloutters
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Eat
West German moves to adopt universal lottery military draft
West Germany approved a new draft law based on a lottery system to decide call ups. The change aims to address overstaffing by selecting men within each age group.
Children's Story Time Captivates Local Kids
Miss S Boniwell Canberras first children's librarian holds Friday and Saturday story time sessions for 30 to 40 children. She typically relates folk tales legends and fairy tales to her young audience.
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S. Boniwell
Canberra
Miss Boniwell
Effort Urged to Fast New Guinea Self Rule
A United Nations broadcast call backed by Mrs Fraser urges Australia to accelerate self-government for New Guinea. The debate notes rising world opinion and warns against lagging behind other African territories as Britain and Belgium proposals face UN scrutiny.
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Builders To Aid Research Fund
The Mastersuiners s sociation of the A.C T. will levy its members at 5 to raise funds for the Children's Medical Research Foundation. Treasurer J. Hest announced the levy after a general meeting and urged building firms in Canberra to contribute. F J McCauley of the ACT Trades and Labour Council called on unionists to assist, with donations collected by union officers or sent to the Civic Centre branch of the bank of New South Wales.
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Children’s Medical Research Foundation
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Heath
Canberra
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Civic Centre
New South Wales
Australian-born men named Sheriff in City of London
Australian born businessman Adam Kennedy Kirk aged 67 and New Zealand born solicitor Colonel Richard Studholme have been elected Sheriffs of the City of London. The Sheriffs are traditional assistants to the Lord Mayor.
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Reuter
Adam Kennedy Kirk
Richard Studholme
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Duntroon Cadet Shot at Royal Military College Range
A 17 year old cadet David Button of Blacksmirth NSW was shot at Lee Royal Military College range when a companion's pistol jammed. The bullet hit a bystander, Susan, in the stomach. Button is in substantial condition after emergency surgery at Canberra Community Hospital. An Army inquiry will begin today.
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David Button
Blacksmurth
Nsw
Hutton
Lee Royal Military College
Susan
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Duntroon
Am Jambulan
Canberra
Fusion
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Man Trapped In Overturned CarIn Canberra Incident
A man trapped after a car overturned on Canberra Avenue was freed by police and bystanders who rolled the vehicle onto its roof. Albert Edward Dengats of Kingston suffered head cuts and shock and was taken to Canberra Community Hospital for treatment. Dengate’s car collided with another driven by Therling Fredkricke of Darwin.
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Albert Edward Dengats
Leichbard Street
Kingston
Canberra Community Hospital
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