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Newspaper

Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

May 24, 1955

Page

6

Embezzlement Charge and Drunken Driving Case Details

A court heard multiple cases including embezzlement allegations against McKersie and a driver named Flint found under the influence of liquor while operating a vehicle. Witnesses described erratic behavior, failed sobriety tests, and discussions of prior incidents as the judge considered penalties.

Kevin Royant Pint Creat Road Queanbeyan Hie Canberra Avenue Plint Thurbon Keally Frederic Dunn Quean

Inquiry Sought On Alleged Bashing By Police Hobart

A chaotic report outlines an inquiry into alleged police assault involving waterside workers and two Australian seamen, including names such as Kingw enland, Adelaide, and Sydney figures. The Premier ordered a cabinet review after ships were blocked from sailing.

Hobart Ene Aeon Adelaide Donrotane Bydney Rene Eapgereahan Cun Venta Rt Tll

Canberra Cabaret Night At Hotel Ainslie Promises Local Talent

Canberra residents will attend a cabaret at Hotel Ainslie featuring local artists and a floor show. A ballot was held to decide who should attend with government departments popular among guests and a RAAF contingent present to mark the event.

Hotel Ainslie RAAF Decids Canberra

Four die as German tanker Marlance burns in Hamburg

Four people killed and several injured in a blaze aboard the German tanker Marlance near Hamburg yesterday. Flames broke out during petrol pumping at the ship’s hold, with rescuers racing to contain the fire as crew and local authorities reacted.

Hamburg Marlance

Australians criticized for late ball tactics in Test match

Report cites broadcaster M Kutgy condemning Keith Miller and the Australians for delaying play with four overthrows and a new ball strategy. Critics abroad praised the Australians’ spirited fight and ingenuity, noting the controversy over tactics as Lindwall and Miller seized the new ball. A player died during the proceedings, underscoring the match’s dangers.

Barbadow Minday Ute Sid Mindy Argaay Bares Oo Taebourth M. Kutgy Keith Miller Miller Lindwall Neya West Indies Ney Ageinson Irmilth Biey Guicklyan Kitory

Labels multiply in UK election field says poll

A fragmented UK poll shows Conservatives Labour Liberals and breakaway Liberal groups all testing voter support. It notes many party labels compete, with Northern Ireland contests and United Kingdom-wide splits shaping the race ahead of the general election.

Britain Phygeyday Elvett Tn Enor Threa Conservativaa Etnourt Uta Liberal Unioniate National Liberals Qi United Literal and Conserva Ved Uletey Unionista Fach Fie Ann Pelicy Dukageerennt Liberal Park Antonipty Northern Ireland Northern Leland Kingdo Geaperatves Ith Winsiesale Society Independent Labor Party Ath Vo Outaid British Labour Party Tt Hax Preita Liberal Party Atx Latour Anil Camille Ataten Pantie

Women's Tennis Draw Round 8 slated for Wednesday session

The Wednesday afternoon draw lists divisions with Kingston, Retreat, Adnalie, Turner, Forteat, Ainslie, Yarra, Mumia, Acton, Narrabundah, Causeway, Reid, Throsby and Yarralumla. Matches include Kingston versus Retreat in division A and Narrabundah versus Throsby in division C, among others.

Kingston Retreat Adnalie Turner Forteat Aina Me Yarraumla Cenneney CY. Narrabundah

Comedian Richard Ingher Dies in Santa Monica

Santa Monica California reports the death of former stage and film comedian Richard skeets Gal Ingher aged 4 in a Monday incident. Authorities confirmed the entertainer known as Skeets had performed in local venues and early screen projects. Further details pending.

Santa Monica California Richard Skeets Gal Ingher

National Open Golf Field Draws Elite International names

The National Open tees off at Gallescours Brishana with a star lineup including Norman Von Nida Bosworth Locke and other champions. Competitors from Britain Canada and Australia mobilize for the 420 yard uphill 18th and 200 purse prize as favorites seek victory.

Tte Oude Pickae Aie Ee Ac Ieee Otte Imdee Carter

Fragmented OCR: Vehicles Damaged in Alitsen Incident

Partial text reports a collision or damage to vehicles, mentioning injury or fatality in vague terms. Names and exact locations are unreadable, with scattered fragments of phrases about travel, drivers, and responders. Unable to identify clear subjects or outcomes from the garbled OCR.

Horror trips mark route for big car trial

Sydney reports outline a round Australia car trial with horror trips along sections between Marl, Dorough and Baring near St Lawrence Queensland. Organisers, including Pleasance, expect drivers to face tough terrain and uncertain roads as the event opens in Sydney on August 21.

Sydney Cara Willim Australia Marl Dorough Baring St Lawrence Queensland Norm Pleasance Tris North Queens Sette Atary Sylney

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