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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

May 22, 1956

Page

7

Australian Lawn Tennis Association debates amateur status for McGregor

A proposal by the Australian Lawn Tennis Association to reinstate McGregor as an amateur was overwhelmingly defeated. Delegates argued McGregor has earned money as a professional and should not be classified as an amateur. Opponents warned the move could embarrass the association and affect its stance on amateur rules.

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Australian Actress Copland Stars in Festival Role

Rosempie Copland, 31, daughter of the Australian High Commissioner in Canada, played Gwendolyn Primard in a production of The Importance of Being Earnest titled Beana Festival on Saturday night at the Ollewa Little US Monacton.

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Magistrate Warns Drivers On Approach To Intersections

John Ernest Ryder of Mulwala Flouno Canberra faced a magistrate after a collision at the Moort and Alinga Streets intersection on September 9 195%. The court heard Ryder admitted seeing the other vehicle but judged it farther from the intersection than it was. Benita Damiano of Bavota Drive O'Connor faced a related driving under the influence charge with presiding officers noting the need for caution and deviation allowances near intersections.

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Fishing Craft From H Bomb Zone Recovered

Officials report a motor fishing craft bearing designation KY 72 found in the H bomb zone vicinity. The vessel, warned of danger, was reported adrift near 2:87 am and moved 30 miles from the lane boundary before the explosion. no crew details were released.

Imlore A. Fepots

Variety of Exhibits at Court of Petty Sessions

Anan sau a very 10-year-old labouer of Sete Shreel, O'Conner, was charged with stealing a mate wheel, the property of Al Ned David Alnett Smith novelley for Chartres Lal, ferriving a tyre the nrapert, of Frederick Willia in Mex Sorgilodele, rules reopened ative of Olympic Tyres am uber Co, and with stealing the Kink heater and Leq from district Producers Sanberra Led. The trial valued the stolen goods at about £77. He was convicted and sentenced to tiny months hard labour, sentence suspended on good behavior for 12 months. Smilth testified February 24 he parked at the Hotel Ainslie-Rex, found the front right wheel missing, and later admitted stealing the wheel and a second tyre for a Ford Redan car. Detective Constable Armond and Martin testified to matching the items to Kershaw, who worked for Canberra Ltd. Kershaw, 2 large family, private troubles, had never appeared in court before. On charges of stealing the sins and heater, and receiving the tyre, he was sentenced to one month.

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Adelaide Murder Probe Deepens as Detectives Swarm City

Adelaide detectives mobilize every officer after Kenneth Hearn a year old tax driver was fatally shot near Salisbury, 16 miles from the city. Police say more than 900 tips have poured in, with queries focusing on a man linked to the case. Funeral services for Hearn drew over 2 000 attendees in Hosen's.

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French Terrorist Gang Hit Tunis In Fresh Probe

A newly discovered French terrorist gang including a senior police officer is being sought in Tunis. Investigators probe a week of attacks believed linked to a neo-Destour faction, tracing the gang after intercepted arms shipments and machine gun incidents.

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Railwaymen Reinstated in Controversial Decision

Hallway officers Albert Doyte of Crows Nest and Hare old Synold of Gonio have been reinstated by the Railways Appeals Hoste Themen after removal for allegedly sharing information with newspapers. They face retirement payments of about 2,900 each plus a £10 weekly pension but may not regain former titles. instead, they will receive equivalent grade positions.

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New Metropolitan Installed in Prague Cathedral

Journal reports a new Metropolitan of the Orthodox Church in Czechoslovakia ordained in Prague amid a colorful procession. The ceremony recalled the 1942 assassination of Reinhard Heydrich and honored parachutists who died after hiding from the Gestapo.

Praguie Reuter i Czechoslovakia Asaeasina Reinhardt Heydrich Swartima Nusa Pirette Tor Bohemia Jan Zates Prague Cypri Mphtodus Gestapo

Japanese Expects Long Delay In Russian Settlement

Japanese Agriculture Minister Kono, in New York via overseas call, said the Adenauer style accord is the only path to normalize ties with Russia. He noted Moscow will not concede on territorial questions as London talks stalled, with hopes for a resumed dialogue after a long delay.

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London Seals Guard Amid Cypriot Terror Threat

The Daily Telegraph reports Britain strengthens security as Cypriot gunmen suspected of entering the country trigger a surge in protection for Cabinet members and the prime minister. Twelve armed officers guard Downing Street in three eight hour watches, with ministers abroad under escort. A conference at Scotland Yard is expected to address the threat and coordinate security measures.

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Landy Receives Global TV Ovation During Australian Appearance

TV audiences hailed Australian star Landy on a United States funded program as about 30 million viewers watched a film of his race and sportsmanship. Ron Clarke was shown helping a fallen rival while Landy appeared on Toast of the Town hosted by Sullivan, who relayed Landy’s invitation to Americans to visit Australia for the Olympic Games.

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Plan Manila Nuclear Centre Aims At Study By US Experts

Eleven American atomic scientists led by Dr M Vox arrived from Bangkok en route to Manila to study potential establishment of a nuclear star centre as part of the Colombo National Plan. Dr Fox said the project could take several months to study.

Manila Hong Kong Reuters M. Vox Bangkok Fox

Holland undecided on den banipiet visit during Melbourne Games

Wellington reports Prime Minister Holland has not committed to visiting Melbourne for the Olympic Games. He says he cannot yet decide if attending will be possible and plans to reply to the invitation. The letter suggests he did not know whether he would accept the invitation.

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