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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

May 21, 1955

Page

4

Masonry Veneer Dwelling At New Deakin

A new form of masonry veneer housing being built on McGregor Street New Deakin stands as a pilot model in Victoria. The concrete veneer panels are fixed to a wooden frame with battens and galvanised nails. Melbourne firm Masonry Veneer Ltd constructs walls for A V Jennings Construction Co Pty Ltd amid government interest and hopes of durable, low maintenance exteriors.

McGregor Street New Deakin Melbourne A.V. Jennings Gonstruction Co. Pty Canberra Mion Offic

Youth Sentenced for Murder in Perth

Eve Thew 17 of Katannny was today sentenced to death for the murder of Constable Richard Mills. Evidence showed Then shot the policeman in the face during investigation and reports state the youth possessed an unlicensed submachine gun.

Perth Richard Mills

Troops Ordered To Algeria Amid Terrorism Crackdown

France dispatches 10 infantry battalions a regiment of Beouts and about 2000 police to quell Algeria terrorism. Interior Ministry extends emergency powers in the Aure Mountains and Constantine to curb unrest. Governor aims to ban row trade expel undesirables close shops and forbid public meetings. National Assembly proclaimed emergency on April 1 as reinforcements sail and naval units move to the Constantine coast.

P-Reuter France Algeria Ministry of the Interior Aure+ Mountains Constantine National Assembly

Aspirin Reported to Halt Kidney Stone Growth

Boston University urologist Dr. Edward Prien reported at the American Urological Convention on 19 patients with recurrent calcium kidney stones. He said 12 had multiple operations and that taking aspirin daily stopped new stones and reduced growth in 17 patients, dissolving calcium in urine to prevent obstruction.

Boston University Edward Prien Boston Pattenta de Prien

Choice of Two Evils in Sydney Public Health Remarks

Dr. H. Wallace, Director General of Public Health, discusses a remedy in Sydney, noting it may force a choice between continuing normal treatment or taking ix tablets daily. He mentions a Boston doctor’s migraine remedy with five grains per tablet and warns tentative use until proven safe, calling the discovery interesting.

Sydney Public Health H. Wallace

Firemen Overcome Smoke in Ship Hold

Melbourne reports smoke overpowered two fire brigade crews in the holds of the British freighter Kim Hull at South Wharf. Both were taken to Alfred Hospital for treatment. oxygen sets were used as firefighters battled the blaze amid rough Victorian seas.

Melbourne Orelal Kim Hull South Wharf Alfred C.F. Barton Ron Monoxkia

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