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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Oct 25, 1955
Page
5
Court adjourned as police funeral proceedings were held for Constable Arent Yale Unieewomt who died on Thursday. The court paused in Caney for the service with attendees including local officials and pallbearers. the day echoed with tribute to the fallen officer and community respect.
Fragmentary OCR text shows scattered names and places, with no clear event, date, or outcome to report in a concise news card form.
In a startling address, the premier argues road transport endangers NSW assets and rails, insisting government railways must stay operational to avoid chaos. He accuses hauliers of seeking profitable cargo while railways must serve all freight types, urging fair competition and state protection.
Calin Clarke edged Beajamun in a hard fought Sydney bout, despite a four month layoff for tonsil surgery. McTaggert praised Clarke as the hardest puncher he has faced, with Clarke landing a decisive second round uppercut and a late eighth round right to stun the Scotsman.
Firemen end a daylong strike following a large union meeting held this morning. Workers paused action to review wage demands and the union plans further talks with city officials in the coming days.
Police found a shallow grave and a note claiming the man shot his wife and then killed himself. The couple, Mrs Bertin Micron Buckland 40 and Howald Edward Tilly, had been living together for several weeks and were well regarded.
The report notes a population change with Beate rose to 142 4000, driving total counts higher. Upstintes and to pritarities are mentioned alongside rate increases, indicating a broader economic or societal shift affecting the area.
A scrambled notice reports the United States Navy readiness to await available atomic submarines with nine of a rare class set for a July 10 delivery marked yesterday.
A New South Wales Health Department official said six child deaths were reported to police from two South Coast towns. One case involved suspected poisoning and another gastro enteritis. A doctor would be sent to assist local police, with details pending the medical report.
In a weather report from Southwell to Yassleva, heavy rains caused runoff and soil erosion revealing the importance of erosion control on improved pastures. Farmers reported pasture damage and potential dangers from rapid runoff, with concerns about new tree growth and sediment wash.
Jimnne Smith of the RAAF reported extensive damage after his car veered in Frirhairn, War. Police heard he said loose gravel contributed to the accident while he was driving toward Queanbeyan. He was unhurt.
In Santiago on Monday the president urged Congress to grant authority to remove 42,200 of Chile's 211,000 government workers. The move signals a broader austerity push as the government seeks to trim the public sector.
A fragmented report details a night car trial with racing events, noting participants and outcomes. Names and exact placements are unclear due to damaged text but reference to a track, a judge or official, and multiple cars or competitors are visible.
Rumors swirl around the Clarence River area as locals discuss a possible oil strike and its potential impact. A named figure questions the authenticity of reports while the Exchange notes limited official confirmation amid market chatter.
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