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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

May 21, 1956

Page

3

Police Rescue Aborigines From Victorian Flood

In Victoria eight Aboriginal families comprising about 40 persons were rescued from floodwaters of the Moodurd river near Kerang as the Loddon River rose. Police and a rescue party used a bridge to higher ground while authorities warned roads were cut and supplies must be flown or brought by road to isolated communities. The Moodur flood threatened several townships and crews worked to reopen routes and deliver essential aid before conditions worsened.

Melbourne Sunn Moodud Peteren Amogvoopne Atpnopparton Lawinow Kerang Loddon Victoria ASC Dread Chariton Glen Lochs

Church Gutted by Fire in Ragland Area

Early morning fire damaged a church in Ragland Camnorwell area. Fire brigades arrived around 4 am after the roof collapsed and the church was left in ruins. Police attributed the blaze to an electrical fault while donations for rebuilding were reported from Rev Tidmarsh and others.

Ervounts of Liefe Df Tidmarsh Poitee

Georgia Youth Not Changed Since Stalin Was Young

A garbled survey of Georgian youth under Soviet rule notes disdain for authority and curiosity about the outside world. It describes youths studying for priesthood, street life around Tbilisi, and reactions to Communism while highlighting targets of national pride, cultural life, and limited options after graduation.

Georgia Stalin

Man Killed in Coburg Brawl in Melbourne Suburb

A man died after a Saturday morning brawl at a hotel on Sydney Road Coburg Melbourne. Thomas Murcis of Spry Street Coburg was taken to Roy Melbourne Hospital with head injuries and died. Police arrested two brothers at Sydney Road Coburg and charged them with manslaughter. They will appear in the City Court tomorrow.

Melbourne Sunvay Jam-wes Amy Sydney Road Sotuire Thoms Murcis Spry Street Cobuile Roye Melbourne Hospital Ome Oth Coburg Shein

Australians defend against Cambridge in rain interrupted match

Australia reached 418 in reply to Cambridge University's innings with Lindwall scoring 101 not out in 405 minutes, contributing to a 128 run stand. Archer and Burge added 113 for the fifth wicket before Burge fell to Singh. Lindwall's century is his first in England. Australia trails by 88 at lunch.

Cambridge Ray Lindwall Ron Archer Peter Burge Australia Cambridge University Lindwall Ob. Ima Riche Renaud Lindwall Oartier Lunen Harvey Rutherford Craig Oslghk Wenind Borvey Wiald Atgle Joineil Rutherford Butterford Singi Singh Burge Si Archer Denali Smith Mel Ash England Barbados Eid Toe Mindlei Haa Englynd Maton Seatey Burtee Tow Smithy Ir Singh N. Barvey Meliuish Goonegat P. Burge R. Archers Mellwish Na Emien Benaud Thw Pierre Ob Lindwall Jenna Sundries As

Big Melbourne S P Raid on Luxurious Block

Melbourne police raided a S P operation on Shape Street in St Kilda, surprising 10 people running more than 0 telephones. Led by Inspector Healey, officers used sledgehammers to force entry at 12 85 pm. Participants, both men and women, allegedly operated the telephones and were told to leave their devices. The raid continued until after 4 pm with police answering telephone calls and noting a refreshments provision for the operation.

Melbourn Subany Gaiming Tuts St Kilda Healey Special Gaming Squad Yollee Party Sid Kenwyr Mle Paler Potice

Rabbits Increase In South Australia

Adelaide Simday report notes rising rabbit numbers across South Australia as myxomatosis wanes. President HLS Sted urges rapid eradiation by standard methods, citing farmer cooperation. Murray Bridge stock specialist J C Garbary warns population growth away from the Murray River area.

Adelaide Simday South Australia Hls. Sted Tig Stockownete Association Ssi Tia Woolgrowers’ — Association J. ©. Stott

Vacant Posts and Society Meeting Notices

Post vacancies for intelligent youths to train as warehousemen with young prospects and high salary. Also a note on the Canberra University Society of Australia and New Zealand monthly meeting at University House May 24 with Duke University speaker on public expenditures. Membership dues and social evening details included.

University House Protasso BU Ralphford Duke University Narth Carolina Puplie Australia Npmua Prone Wrer Walker Burcu Collins and Statistics Warren Hogan Souior Gammon Canberta University College H. Herzog

Accommodations Wanted Notice in Fragmented Ad

A garbled classified style notice advertises a single man seeking accommodation around Narrabundah Kingston Brown area. It mentions a reward and requests specifics like an iron frame item and bank cheque details. The readable fragments resemble a private ad with partial contact hints and scattered names.

Cody Voyard Wartamoo Narrabundah Wanteo

Appointment notices and eye tests at Martin Place clinic

This week at Syteey Eye Clinic in Martin Place, appointments for eye tests and new glasses may be made by calling X16. The schedule lists various times and notes about exams, fittings, and clinic activities with several references to staff and a Monday board.

Cain Filmer Martin Place

Personal hygiene guide from a mail order system founded

A fragmented ad-like notice promotes feminine hygiene guidance and a mail order system. It mentions a complete slipstream set without obligation and references Meteo Pharmacy Suppliers in Gymea. The readable text is garbled but centers on hygiene products and a supplier address.

Waite Meteo Gymea Bydoy

Evening radio program highlights and musical variety

A chaotic listing shows orchestral pieces and symphonies from Gorebry Artist and Danes, with time slots for a piano recital, a music review segment, and a playful university quiz. Includes references to Rhythm Pianist, The Severth Well, and a quarter hour slot.

LABBC Bas Serin

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