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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Oct 12, 1954
Page
5
Fragmented OCR text describes a novelty loop thread finish fabric in multiple colours including shell pink emerald junior navy lemon black and white. Mentions mercerised porlin tied to a 26 inch tub-fast garment and a Dutch colourful washing reference.
In Sydney on Monday a barrister argued doping a racehorse to boost performance is not an offence. The court dismissed the claim, noting AJC rulings do not prove illegality. The case involves Doyle, Irwin, and Lee, linked to Buccaneer, a horse tied to a Wyong race meeting and a fraud charge, with details of this racing scandal and related prison terms.
The Commonwealth Government has ordered an inquiry into the egg industry. Prime Minister Menzies announced to Premier Cass that the Bureau of Agricultural Economics, with state cooperation, will study the industry's economic structure, efficiency drivers, and potential improvements. The Victorian subsidy request for feed was rejected, noting disparities in wheat costs but no subsidy justification for eggs.
J Boric Wertinen Locksmith and late Specialist offers all types of key cutting and oak repairs from 11 Boolimba Crescent. Local ad lists range of locksmithing tasks and repair services.
Fragmentary report notes women’s screams deterred a mugging at a bookmaker’s shop in Sydney. The clerk clung to safety as a violent assailant attacked, and bystanders or club patrons responded, bringing help and ending the immediate danger.
The Minister of Justice announced a pay rise for civil and original court juries effective January 1. Jurors will receive £2 8s a day for the first three days, £2 10s for days four to nine, and £2 for the seventh and later days, with an overall planned rise affecting about 38,000 jurors.
A deputation of women’s organizations led by Mrs. Preston Stanley Vaughan of Enid urged Minister Downing to specify a minimum marriage age. They argued that a girl should not wed under 21 without consent and proposed raising the minimum to 18 under the Marriage Act.
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