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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Jun 28, 1955

Page

7

Wife Protests Against Doctor's Sentence

Mr Justice Brereton orders bent nose and two men jailed for conspiring to defeat Commonwealth results. Morris Seifert of North Bendi and Ronald Beasley of Enmore Road Enmore receive sentences after the jury acquits Dr Keller. The judge warns of dishonesty and loss of public trust as reasons for strict penalties.

Justice Brereton Golf Re Crown Skinner Dr. Seifert Rowley Brereton Seifert Beasley

Airlines agree pilots gain above award rates

Three major carriers Trans Australia Airlines Australian National Airways and Ansett announce above award pay rises for pilots ranging from £20 to £28 a week. The Airlines say the adjustment follows Pilot Association representations and will speed promotions while keeping fringe conditions under review. The Pilots Association welcomes the move noting it aligns with possible future reviews of the award.

Aelbourne Uiree Arbitrnon Trans-Australia Airlines Australian’ National Airways Angetta T.A.A Thia Pligts’ Association Feusonade

Mother to Appeal to Minister for Son's Reprieve

Mrs. Alice Foster of Birkenhead England arrives in Wellington with counsel Dr. Martin Finlay and Major Hannah Rogers to plead for Frederick Foster's reprieve from a death sentence in Auckland Gaol. She meets Minister of Justice John Ross Marshall this week to seek clemency.

Wellington N.2 Alice Foster Birkenhead England Frederick Foster Auckland John Ross Marshall Foster Martin Finlay Salvation Army Hannah Rogers

Theatre Trust appoints five to Elisabethan Theatre

Sydney announces five new appointments to the Elisabethan Theatre Trust. Mims Elsie Beyer becomes general manager of the Trust Drama Company. Robert Quentin is named general manager of the Opera Company. Joseph Post is musical director of the Opera Company. John Sumner is general manager of the Elisabethan Theatre Newtown. John H. Stephens is Trust administrative officer. Mau Beyer played a key role in forming the Trust and has extensive Australian theatre experience including the 1948 Old Vic tour and directing the Shakespeare Company in 1962.

Theatre Trust Sydney Monda Alzabethan ‘Theatre Trust Mims Elsie Beyer M.bik Trust Drama Company Robert Quentin Opera Company Joseph Post John ‘Sumner Elisabethan Theatre Newtown John H. Stephens Mau Beyer Theatre ‘Trust Australia Old Vic Sir Laurence Olivier Lady Olivier National ‘Theatre Ballet Company Victoria Tobo Shakespeare Company

N.S.W. Rugby League votes on poaching ban plan

The New South Wales Rugby League committee met to decide against lifting the poaching ban. The vote was 21 to nine rejecting any change, with Board of Control member Mr Ball warning the move could seriously harm the game. the ban remains in force until its December expiry.

N.S.W. RL Bydney N.E.W. Rugby League Agalnet

Doctor Needed For Liquor Cases

In Canberra Court of Petty Sessions yesterday Mr. F. C. F. Keane lamented that in most DUI cases defendants fail to obtain a doctor. He suggested appointing a regular government doctor to examine arrestees since doctors are often unavailable and police not at fault.

F. C. F. Keane Canberra

Five Deaths Reflection On Community

Sydney coroner inquest returns verdict of accidental death for Henry James Parafield 28 and three daughters Susan May Pauline Jane and Judith in a Northmead shack fire on June 6. Witnesses recount frantic efforts to rescue from a burning dwelling and a neighbour helping to pull survivors from the blaze.

Sydney Parramatta Smyth Bla Northmead Ser Smyth Wan Henry James Pwaneld Inbotter Hogans Quarry Run Thres Susan May Pauline Dune Judith Sayth Audrey Jane Parafield Banka Street Kogarah WhUen Somours Pauline

Bail Forfeiture for Indecent Behaviour Case

Ronald Bissett, 69, of the Causeway Mess, forfeited 2 pounds after failing to appear in the Canberra Court of Petty Sesions yesterday on a June 6 indecent behaviour charge arising on the grounds of the Causeway Mess.

Ronald Bissett Causeway Mess Canberra

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