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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Oct 08, 1955
Page
7
Australian Davis Con finalist Ken Rosewall left Tokyo by plane and will arrive in Sydney this afternoon. He cited shoulder and foot trouble and will seek medical treatment on arrival. He has not decided whether to turn professional, planning to decide after arriving in Australia.
Report from Hong Kong on a crackdown where 288 party members in Shenal province were rounded up. About 58 executed as counter revolutions, four given death sentences, and 785 jailed for up to life terms.
Police report a case where two men were jailed for possessing an obscene film. Det. A H Trovenar testified about discovering the material and the subsequent legal proceedings described by the police prosecutor. The article notes the shock and revulsion felt by authorities and the public reaction.
A new benefits table for hospitalized patients in intermediate wards was announced by Mr Milley, director of the Hospitals Contributions Fund. The plan outlines weekly payments totaling £18 16s for each patient over two weeks.
The owner of Port Arthur, Mr. H R Minter, received a threatening letter this morning. He stated the Maltourne ride was still on and that Port Arthur’s future would depend on how he pulls up after the race at Randwick tomorrow.
Ace Pilot doubtful starter in the Metropolitan after a sale at Randwick. Purchased by Jack Green for Mr. Joel Vincent for 2400 guineas. American visitor Mr. Buckman and others also bought racing stock including Listlender and Teiyar for various prices. A decision on Ace Pilot’s start will be made tomorrow on the course.
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