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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Sep 18, 1956

Page

2

In Camera Talks At Hospital Board Meeting

The Canberra Community Hospital Board yesterday withheld a matron's report from publication and excluded the president while it was discussed in committee. It was the third straight closed-door meeting on major business as Mr J t Brophy said private handling was planned before public release. A new member, Mr A Harris, joined the finance committee replacing retired Mr F H Cox.

Canberra Brophy Krophy Harris F. H. Cox Guy A. D. Fraser Joyce Wattleworth Wattleworth N.8.w. College of Nursing Royal Prince Alfred Sydney Royal South Sydney Hospital Royal Alexandra + Hospital for Children Westminster Hospital London

Tenant Sued Over Alterations To Power Main

A dispute centered on electrical work for a Bradson premises owned by Karl Schreiner and tenanted by Sidney Watson. Julian Rex Barrett claimed £160 plus interest for installing mains and equipment after initial estimates, with only £44 paid. Watson denied agreeing to pay for mains work, saying alterations were not his responsibility and that he would cover kitchen wiring but not mains. The case remains partially heard as Barrett seeks payment through Barrett's Electrical Sales Service.

Julian Rex Barrett Cowper Street Ainslie Barrett Barett Sidney Reginald Watson Northbourne Avenue Bradson Karl Schreiner Watson Enis Toad Ral Watson Schreiner

Former Soldier Grows Taller After Korea Service

Ronald Charles Heather, 27, of St Helens East Coast, faced Launceston Police Court on false pretences charges. The police said Heather, who served in Korea in 1951, grew from 5 ft 4 in to 6 ft 3 in and beyond, a condition doctors termed a medical freak. He pleaded guilty and the magistrate Mr Oldham placed him on a good behaviour bond conditional on continuing medical treatment.

Launceston Uwnnay Ronald Charles Heather St. Helens R. K. Reid Heather Korea Reid Verre Heathr Oldham

Vagrant Sentenced to Six Months Hard Labour

Archibald Bell, a vagrant with no fixed abode, was sent to six months in gaol with hard labour at Canberra Court of Petty Sessions. He surrendered to police after stating there was no future for him, and police testified he reported sleeping under a store and having only pie to eat in the days prior.

Canberra Court of Pitty Archibald Bell Carveth Bell

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