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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
May 08, 1956
Page
3
Dr A Fabinyi warned publishers that library censorship and selective publication could curb scholarly works and novels. He claimed librarians might face new controls, risking a decline in Australian book production and pushing authors to seek alternate markets abroad.
A Weyase-old cleric at Weat garth Street O Colmox was forcibly committed to an institution by New South Walns for an indefinite period. McShane told the court he trusted the institution to help him, stating he had spent time there and believed it offered more aid than he could obtain elsewhere. He faced charges for driving a motor vehicle without a licence and other conduct linked to an impulse to get into trouble. He claimed police pressure influenced his actions and that fines he faced disappeared. McShane had prior institutional commitment for an uncontrollable condition, and officials hoped admission would enable him to learn a trade for future work.
Court records note a fine of 750 imposed for a second offence of driving under the influence. Magistrate Mr B C Fane remarks confusion over a defendant’s lesson. The first offence incurred 10 pounds plus 1 for negligent driving and related penalties after an accident.
A garbled report from SEWCASTLI describes a scene where delegates, including Chinese and Russian groups, visit memorials and cities. The piece mentions Magy Day celebrations and uneasy demonstrations with delegates traveling between Newcastle, Wollongong, and Sydney as plans unfold for return midweek.
An SPCA official said yesterday that unauthorised persons have been collecting animals for unknown purposes and using the society name. Only one SPCA inspector issued pickups upon request, while others were personally responsible for unverified actions.
Mulwala House crushed Asian in the second round of the ACT football championship 15 to 0 while table tennis saw Branuke defeat Swaythling 02 and Parliament House topple Commonwealth Bank 8 to 3. Mulwala and Manula remain undefeated, with Mytwaln House beating O'Connoy 13 to 0 and Pedal Institute taking a 6 to 5 win over eld Howse.
In a Melbourne court today 38 year old Lianestot Eyl of Parker Street faced charges for using his home to hide betting records. Police including Sgt Jones of 21 Division found notes listing bets from £1 to £39 at Helm’s home. The case ties to a prior traffic matter involving Mr Sheahan and ended with a reprimand by the Public Service Board.
London reports former Air Chief Marshal Lord Dowding, famed for Britain’s Battle of Britain, asserts belief in fairies in every garden during a The Sunday Dispatch interview. He mentions conversations with a friend who claims to converse with fairies and relates views on childhood mischief and innocence.
Fragmentary text references Sydney Canberra city approval for a three bedroom brick house with elevated position. Mentions mailbox Toy Box 11003 and dining lounge areas. Details are garbled and no clear event or entities beyond locations and housing terms.
To night at 5 jam the Darrabunday Tennis Club holds a quarterly general meeting to amend the constitution. Lease details and delivery terms are noted, with prices listed and free delivery in Canberra for two years.
The annual general meeting of the university body will be held in the Students' Common Room on Thursday May 20 1056 at 1 pm. The notice directs attendees to the specified room and time for official proceedings.
A mixed page note lists an Indies group meeting at the Cady Hopetwap Room on Wednesday May 1 at 3 pm. Also advertised are ballot notices, home seeking ads for a kelpie dog, and an Australian Capital Territory probate notice for the estate of John Skidmore with fourteen days to apply, all published from Davies & Batlay, London Circuit, Canberra.
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