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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Mar 24, 1952
Page
5
Five people were killed in weekend road crashes across the Sydney area. A man run down in Orange last week died in hospital. Several individuals were injured in crashes near Tamworth and Patrick Bay area, with vehicles overturning and pedestrians struck. Authorities report multiple fatal incidents and ongoing investigations into the outcomes.
A 16 year old girl from Harman Read Queanbeyan was fatally injured when struck by a car near Harman Naval Station. Witnessed by her sister Betty the accident caused severe head and internal injuries and she died hours later. The driver swerved to avoid her but the girl ran into the road. Police reported the driver avoided serious harm and faced a fine for the incident.
A cyclist Alan Pasteon aged 20 from Mite fall Bireet sustained a fractured collarbone head injuries and concussion after a heavy collision with a second cyclist Gordon Rumor 14 of Blaxland Crencent and the Griffith family involved in the incident. A car owned by Mee A Wilson of Rone Street Gon struck a guide post at Duntroon Road Milurdey about 5 pm. Wilson escaped injury. The vehicle is believed to have skidded on a slippery surface.
A boy, aged 8 or 9, was killed and another injured on a foggy Goulburn highway. Police say the driver may not know he struck the boy, whose body was found near a roadside fence two hours after the collision. An ambulance arrived, and investigators are reviewing medical reports and road conditions.
Judge Joanph Sabath presides over more than 100,600 divorce cases amid calls for reform. The judge, who plans to retire Tuesday, expresses faith in marriage despite ongoing litigation and public scrutiny.
Allocate dominates the Queanbeyan Cup under Bailey in the heavy going, scoring a fifth consecutive win. Penar and Bitar hit the frame as Barvice loses to the favourite, with other races featuring well-placed rivals and close finishes on a rain-soaked card.
Amid a post fire appeal, approximately £200 will be added to the Alnalie Anglican Church building fund. Local groups including the Ainlane Women's Guild and the Parents' and Friends' Association staged a fundraising effort with sales and contests.
Canberra Bowling Club hosted the Pairs championship with Ron and Bernie Tun facing Bob and Martin Pinherty. Fox and Fry kept their early heat lead, while Na mare’s team solidified control as the match ended 15-3. Handicaps and quarterfinals featured Fry, Fox, Helier, Flaherty, and others amid heavy weekend rain delaying Cageinshield play.
The Supreme Court of the Australian Capital Territory issues probate for the will and codicil of a deceased person named in New South Wales probate letters. Interested parties must file claims within the specified period at the court, with details provided by C. W. Davies and Bailey, Proctors for Seated realty.
Tender closing at 2 pm Thursday for supply of fruit and vegetables. Tender details available from the Supply and Union Office, Canberra.
An expert mechanic performs optical repairs in Kingston, replacing a damaged frame with a new Filmer Beants model. Work completed at the Kingston facility with careful workmanship and attention to detail.
The Canberra club announces its annual meeting at Mackey Pavilion next Tuesday. Members and invited guests attend. also a separate notice for the National Council of Women inviting Canberra women to a meeting at Mrs Ellin’s home. Plus a Salvation Army jumble sale at Friedly Hall on Tuesday morning March 18.
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