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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

May 02, 1956

Page

5

Drive-in licences to be reviewed by New South Wales Cabinet

The New South Wales Cabinet will consider a report from the Theatres and Films Commission on drive-in licences. The chief secretary said the mural review covers future regulation of drive-in theatres and related venues, with possible changes to licensing and hotel-style restrictions. Opposition members urged careful scrutiny of the commission and the minister’s handling of the inquiry.

N.S.W My Kelly Lie el Custines Meten-Clohbygyn- Mayer Ply. Ltd Theatres’ and Tims Commission Kelly Morton Fils

Federal Executive Inquiry Rejects Rooney's Proposal

The Federal Executive dismissed Rooney's bid amid a NSW ALP branch inquiry. Witnesses discussed alleged faked voting cards at the August conference, with challenges to state leadership and accusations of maladministration. The inquiry resume is scheduled for tomorrow as the party moves toward its June conference.

Federal Executive Inquiry Rooney Newcastle Federal A.lp Foden N.S.W Chamberlain Senate BP J. T. Rane ATAP Lane G. Sullivan Newcaste Tndustrial Groups J. ‘Bhortell A.L.P Looney Sss Cham Yalsed Sullivan Mae A.I P Amamuter Amnion Uhlon L. North State Executve Taxtile’ Workers’ Union North R. B. Savage Whiat Waz MacCartney Vehicle Builders Union Savage Worth HK. Murrell Federated Tronwarkers’ Association Mc Orone Fast Workers’ Union Execu-ve ALP Fisnuul Sala

Senator Barkley Dies Suddenly at University Event

In Lexington yesterday, Senator Athen Barkley of Kentucky collapsed during a keynote at Washington and Tec University students’ mock Democratic Convention and died of a heart attack at age 78. The former vice-president had just finished a prepared line before his collapse.

Senator Barkley New York Athen Barkley Kentucky Democrat U.S Washington and Tec University Lexington

Privy Council Appeal Over Penal Powers Decision Debate

The Minister for Labour Mr Holt said in the House of Representatives that government plans to amend the arbitration system would proceed despite the High Court ruling nullifying the Arbitration Court's penal powers. He noted no talks with the chief Arbitration Court judge and said discussions have been with trade union and management representatives.

Chamberlain Anti-Comp Minist Labour Unions Industrial Organisation Jeave Shortett M. Smith M. Gray J. Murphy B. North M. McCartrey R. B. Savage Women’s Central Organising Committee Atne Tradeé Hall Murphy Toxbeth NLP Qrne Gavermarems Privy Council High Court Pengpow Labour Holt House of Representatives Avhenains Werring Evatt Ie High Court Tey My. Holt Arbitration Court Ghoul

All Acquitted In Thundering Legion Case

Three Victorian racing men were acquitted on charges of conspiring and fraud related to the horse Thundering Legion. Defendants Long Willa Jonking, William Irvine, Neil William Conway denied conspiring with disqualified jockey Lindsay Abtril to use an electric whip on the horse during the race and denied attempting to defraud bookmakers and others with a financial stake in the outcome.

Adela Lupe Thundering Legion Marphotville Dynl Willa Jonking Ballarat Diem'y William Irvine Neil William Conway Beach Road Beaumaris Victoria Jonkey Lindsay William Abtril S.ad.c

Royal Associates Open Day at Canberra Golf Club

Royal Canberra Golf Club hosted an Open Day with 50 visitors despite wet weather. Madam Chen, wife of China’s minister, presented major trophies while Miss Hedberg and Miss Mitchell led in gross and net scores, with Emmons Limbert and others earning bronze division honors.

Royal Canberra Golf Cf Associates Miss Hedberg Miss Mitchell Schapel Madame Chen China K. Hedberg B. Emmons Limbert E. Mitchell

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