Claim Against Jeweller in Australian Court
A Sydney firm sues in the ACT Supreme Court for £6098 11s 1d against Stanley Pornon trading as Civic Jewellers East How City for goods sold and delivered between January 1 and December 31 last year. A second writ sees Phillip Harold Flint claiming £801 15s 11d from Harry Napthalli of Officer Street Ainslie, with Flint as guarantor through the Queanbeyan branch of the Commercial Banking Company of Sydney Ltd on December 21 last year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stanley Pornon
Civic Jewellers
East How
City
Sydney
A.C.T. Supreme Court
Zdenek Kriz
Eva Kriz
B. Kriz
Waterloo Road
Bankstown
Phillip Harold Flint
Poundhill
Queanbeyan
Harry Napthall
Officer Street
Ainslie
Flint
Commercial Banking Company of Sydney Ltd
Napthali
Pigeon Club Holds First Race From Marulan
The A C T Haming Pigeon Club conducted its inaugural Marulan race. EB Musils owned the winner 1, M Melita owned 2, V Hoslo Trek owned 3. Winner flew at 866 yards per minute.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A.C.T. Haming Pigeon Club
Marulan
EB. Musils
M. Melita
V. Hoslo- Trek
Canberra Weather Summary and Regional Forecast
Weather and forecast data for Canberra and region show barometer readings 29.768 and 29.757 inches, temperatures ranging from 33 to 66 degrees, wind shifts from NW to W and SW, with a maximum gust near 45 mph. Canberra, Sydney, Melbourne, and other capitals listed with day highs and night lows, and a limited regional forecast predicting cool, fine conditions with scattered showers on Tablelands and snow on the Alps.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canberra
W.N.W
S.W
Fairbairn
South Coast
Tablelands
Alps
Capital City
Sydney
Melbourne
Brisbane
Adelaide
Hobart
Perth
Darwin
New Housing Agreement Proposal Critique and Rate Concerns
A discussion on the new Commonwealth State Housing Agreement stresses urgent agreement on terms without sacrificing long term housing security. Critics challenge fund allocations and interest rates, urging stability and potential subsidies to shield housing charges from rising bond rates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Commonwealth
Documentaries on Plastics in Canberra
The Australian plastics industry grows rapidly as new materials and applications emerge. Mr JF Bennett of Beetle Elliott Ltd presents documentary films on plastic manufacture and use to be shown in Canberra tonight and tomorrow night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cipeless
Bennett
Beetle-Elliott Lit
Canberra
Women's basketball results from Thistles to Grammar V
Results list numerous grades with scores and matchups across teams including Thistles versus Causeway Rovers, St Patrick's, West Queanbeyan, Queanbeyan Rovers, High teams, and others. Notable entries show A grade scores like Thistles 17 Causeway Rovers 3 and St Patrick's 1, plus various reserves and prode games.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thistles
Causeway Rovers
Mappies
D. St. Patrick's
West Queanbeyan
Queanbeyan Rovers
High
D. Checks
Marlans
D. High
C.Y.M
A. Turner
Queanbeyan Dod Wers
D. Braddon G.Y.C
Ex-Tech
D. High IV
Crammer T
High II
Congregational Fellowship Members wed in Canberra ceremony
Margaret Davies daughter of H Davies Griffith and Brian Beech son of Mrs Beech Sydney were married at the Congregational Church Northbourne Avenue Canberra on Saturday. Rev BD Riley officiated. About 70 guests from Melbourne, Sydney and Canberra attended. The bride wore a white flock nylon gown and the groom a blue-grey suit with pink hat.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Northbourne Avenue
Margaret Davies
Ruth
Sam Smellie
Davies
Evar Ocille
Beech
Graduates Elect CUC Council Representatives
The Registrar of Canberra University College announces three graduates Sir Allen Stanley Brown Mrs Ray Arnot Ellis and Professor Arthur Dale Trenfull will join the college council taking office July 1 1956 They were reelected by graduates with no poll needed The Advisory Council named Rev Brother Liguors McCarthy and Mr A T Shakespeare as nominees for two staff seats meeting June 28 for staff representatives No date set for Australian National University candidate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canberra University College
Mu. T. M. Owen
Alien Stanley Brown
Ray Arnot Ellis
Arthur Dale Trenfull
Te College Council
Grad Ales
Owen
Brother Liguors McCarthy
A. T. Shakespeare
Natonal University
Women’s Hockey Results From Saturday Play
Services defeated High I Hi-2 in B grade women’s hockey. Players named include McCloud Barbour Wreath Barrow Reynolds Wight Tees Cameron and Y.AW.C.LA. Queanbeyan Algly mil drew with all.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Services
High I
McCloud
Barbour
Wreath
Barrow
Reynolds
Wight
Tees
Cameron
Y.aw.c.la
Queanbeyan Algly Mil
Lionel Bibby Demonstrates To Pistol Club
Lionel Bibby, pistol and rifle designer, gave an accurate display at the Canberra Pistol Club range on Saturday. Despite cross winds and a moving background, he hit a near invisible 25 yard target on his third shot and performed feats with improvised shooting positions. He noted the likely end of demonstrations due to heart and nerve strain, while listing Tacdal shoot scores for KK Hudson and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crackshal
Lionel Bibby
Canberra
Mr. Kibby
Bibby
Mr. Bibby
KK. Hudson
J. Lodge
R, McGarrigie
BL Seed
A. Wellin
BR. Whittred
C. Winter
HW. Ganter
C. Statham
Co. McGar- Vigle
J. Knight
Young People Urged To Be Decisive About Faith And Conduct
A religious speaker urges decisive commitment to Christian faith and daily virtues. He warns against self will and cites liquor hour extensions as social evils, urging the congregation to protest liquor sale hours to protect community standards.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christ
Londoner Weds A E St John’s Londoner Weds A E John’s
Morwenna E Holloway of Turner married Thomas Puttock, staff member of the United Kingdom High Commission, at St. John’s Church. The groom is the youngest son of Mrs. C. Puttock of London. Guests included the UK High Commissioner Sir Stephen Holmes. The couple plan a nine month stay in Canberra before returning to England.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morwenna E Holloway
Turner
Thomas Puttock
United Kingdom High Commission
St. John's Church
Morwenna
B. M. Holloway
C. Puttock
London
Cables
England
New Zealand
Christened And Wed in Same Church
A Canberra couple married Saturday at St John s Church in Narrabundah. Sheila Wammons daughter of Mr and Mrs L P Hamnord and Brian Dwyer son of Mr and Mrs S P Dwyer tied the knot in a formal ceremony with family and friends in attendance. The bride wore a silk frock with lace and a short train while the bridesmaid Pam Wallace wore pale blue and carried pink blooms. The wedding cake was by Mrs Don O Reilly. The couple plan a Bowral and Burrill Lakes honeymoon then reside in Canberra.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrs. Bowyer
St. John’s Church
Sheila Hammond
Narrabundah
Brian
Bowral
Burrill Lakes
St. John's
Archdeacon Robertson
Sheila Wammons
Pam Wallace
Mopoyse EU
Bob Dwyer
Hamman
Albert Hall
Dwyer
Woanng
Don O'Reilly
Pridd
Canberra
Anomalous Wage Decision Shifts Canberra Housing Outlook
Canberra workers suffer under a fragmented wage system as the Arbitration Court delays a basic wage rise amid inflation fears. The piece argues for doubled child endowment, lower income tax, and a faster housing program to lift living standards in the territory.
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Queensland
Victoria
New South Wales
Western Australia
South Australia
Liebuileral Court
New
Tasmania
Canberra
Methodist Anniversary At O Connor Celebrates 11 New Members
The second anniversary of the Methodist Church in O Connor was marked by 11 new members joining the congregation. Services were led by Stev. KR. Mowe in the morning and by the Superintendent Minister the Rev. Dr G. A. Wheen at night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O'Connor
Scrivener Street
Stev. KR. Mowe
G. A. Wheen
Colourful Masonic Ball Debutantes Highlight Canberra Event
A colourful Masonic Ball at Albert Hall featured debutantes led by four year old Christine Cooper of Queanbeyan. Debutantes included Jon Dinnerville Elen Roberts and Katherine Willis with procession by guards in aprons. Mrs Web and Worshipful Brothers Webb Martin Owen led ceremonies as Canberra Lodge officials attended. The stage hosted rosebuds and tuberose arrangements with Bruce Lansley’s orchestra providing music.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert Hall
Fowergirl
Christine Cooper
Queanbeyan
Christine
Campbell
J. Th. Campbell
Natron
Jonn ‘Whe
Margaret Penney
Nancy Collins
Deanna Bennett
Fuamela Platt
Nancy Smith
Pat Hardie
Merlene Fleming
Miss Dinnerville
Miss Willis
Canberra
Miss Gater
Miss Penney
Miss Collins
Miss Bennett
Bro. H. Mancock
T. Atkinson
Bruce Lansley
Canberra Orchestra Concert Receives Praise from Music Lover
In a letter from O'Connor, a Canberra reader endorses the Canberra Orchestral Society's second concert of the year at Canberra University College Hall. He lauds Dr. Perkins and the orchestra for an urbane Mozart performance and Schubert Unfinished Symphony, noting strong work but minor limitations in orchestral depth. He urges future Society efforts and praises the conductor and soloist for producing a satisfying concert.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wnberra Orchestral Society
L. Kriday
Rgd
Canberria University College Hall
Perkins
Authentie Mozart
Dfi
Aelem Po
Mucourt
Lere
Canberra Society
Musiclover
Burmese Buddhist Scholar Thittila to Lecture in Canberra
World renowned Burmese Buddhist scholar Venerable U Thittila arrives in Canberra for Wesak on a goodwill mission. He has lectured in London and visited the United States and Japan. Thittila will speak at the Institute of Anatomy on Friday night under Canberra Buddhist Society auspices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sayadaw Thittiia
Canberra
Iil
Wesak
U, Thittila
Buddhist Sasana Council
Ran- Bann
London
Alla Rant
Buddhist Vihara Foundation Committee
U. Thittila
Ven WU
Thittila
Australia
United States
Japan
Buddhist Society of
N.S.W
Australis
Governor General and Lady Slim Attend Sydney Events
The Governor General Sir William Slim and Lady Slim attended a Test match between Australia and the Springboks at the Sydney Cricket Ground on Saturday. Her Excellency also watched the Australia vs England women's international hockey at the Sydney Sports Ground and both hosted lunch at Admiralty House yesterday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sir William Slim
Australia
Springboks
Sydney Cricket
Lady Slim
England
Sydney Sports Ground
Admiralty House
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Frawley
Whelan
Ray
Roy
Pate
Eric Robert Leslie Pate
Bougainville Street
Manuka
A. C. McKay
B.v.se
Syd. Univ
Arthur Circle
Forrest
V. Robakidze
Adams Buildings
Hingston
A.C.T. Pigeon Chair
Wesalts
Christsopher
John Shale
Twederil Capital Press of Australit Pty
Lic
Mor, Streat
Bradda
R. E. Clark
Civic Centre
F.J.O
Che Ganberra
Breserva
Y.W.C.A
A. Baptist
Congregational Fellowship
C.U.C. Council
Pistol Club
ST. John’s
Elizabeth
R. B. Gribble
Valerie Booth
Vic- Lorian
Bill Higile
Greamsmith Bot Cumming
United Kingdom
High Commission
Arbitration
Coberra
Commonwealth Arbitration Court
Piu
Chase Terry Adjustmenta
Queensland Industrial Court
Thia
Epnannapee
J. R. Campbell
Mr. Campbell
Orchestra Society
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