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Newspaper

Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

May 05, 1958

Page

8

Legal Q and A on stopping cheques and property rights

A reader recounts stopping payment on a cheque for goods and facing potential legal claims. The adviser cautions that stop payment may not fully shield from liability and that facts about possession and contract matter. The exchange then shifts to a separate issue about a vacant allotment used as a dumping ground and possible nuisance or damages related to a building affecting light and rights, with advice on foreseeability and actionable rights.

Ben Munbisi

ALF NSW Central Secretary Candidate Seeks Election

The article notes a candidate for the ALF Central Secretary position in NSW. Current secretary WER Colbourne intends to contest at the annual ALP conference in June. Wing factions and militant groups oppose two ALP vice presidents EPouver and J P Ormonde. Eviction committees aligned with the last-wing factions hope to gain control at the June conference.

ALF Io Nsw Wer Colbourne Inent ALP Al.p Epouver J. P. Ormonde Ant

Unemployment Down in United States Report

Washington reports a drop in unemployment as the number of idle workers drawing benefits declines. Details indicate improved labor market conditions though data are partial and awaiting full release.

Washington A.ap-Reuter

Low Scoring At Practice Shoot Canberra Rifle Club

Cold winds at a 600 yard practice shoot produced low scores. Notable marks include Lloyd 94 and Milli gan 93, with several shooters in the 80s and 70s. A Canberra team later joined the Dig gers Day shoot at Boor uwa, contesting for the Bob gaze Memorial Cup and the Diggers Trophy. Detailed Canberra scores show multiple 70s and 60s across shooters.

Canberra Rifle Club Lloyd Milligan Fleming P. Dennis Calvert Ashton Taylor Roberts Gothard R. A. Mason R. W. Mason Ockenden Crawford Webb Hudson Hill Fletcher Pascoe Wallace Gorton Lee Woolley Hardman Thoroughgood Flinn Daish Park Richarda Fahey M. P. Dennis Rea Haitink Carveth Wetherstonery Booruwa Cams Bob Gaze A. Mason Billy W. Mason

Gaol Breakers Soon Caught Amid Heavy Rain

Report notes that gaol breakers may soon be captured as heavy rain disrupts the escape attempt and hampers pursuit. Police and guards intensified searches while weather slowed responders and visibility. Local authorities urged vigilance.

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