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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Sep 25, 1956
Page
5
The Canberra Times discusses that drunken driving endangers others and that the law targets acts rather than the offender’s vocation. It stresses the need for court discretion but confirms the law’s purpose to discourage driving under the influence for public safety.
Overseas balances edged lower for the week ended, with total assets around 606.9 to 801.2 million. Section notes ground gains in other assets, while Australian coin and cheques show minor declines and bills receivable contribute to the mix.
Canberra Legacy Club considers constructing a Legacy House similar to the one in Orange. The semi public hall and Legacy room would include offices on the first floor for tenants, funded by community labor and fundraising with potential Department of the Interior support.
Australia shipped 118 623 000 lb of wool in the August period, up from 101 190 000 lb in a prior period. The value reached £35 842 000, vs £30 806 000 in July and August 1955. Top buyers were Japan 28 206 000 lb Britain 27 583 000 lb and France 19 833 000 lb. Scoured and washed wool totalled 12 122 000 lb, down from 12 720 050 lb in the previous July and August.
A fragmented review notes a chamber concert with violin and viola duets and cello lines, mentioning the Archduke Trio and Faure. It highlights clean harmonies and occasional beauty, praising the overall performance and the opening impression for Canberra.
The atomic explosion planned for tomorrow at Maralinga was called off due to unfavourable weather. Firing 14 was tentatively planned for later in the day with authorities ready to adjust to complete the test. Scientists and servicemen at Maralinga remain on 24 hour standby.
Report of Georgia's Rock Quarry Prison near Atlanta housing hardened criminals building state roads. convicts staged a brief riot with sledge hammers demanding an inquiry into alleged brutality and seeking abolition of the incorrigibles.
Reports describe the Rock Quarry Prison in Reidville and Buford, where inmates endure harsh meals and forced labor. Guards use barbed wire towers and firing warnings, with investigations noting claims of cruelty but urging discipline rather than sanctions.
The Rock Quarry Prison, a brutal site nicknamed Little Alcatras, houses inmates in harsh solitary cells and features escape attempts and protests. In 1951 inmates slashed heels and rioted. guards recaptured them and restored rock pile work.
Douglas Wilson of Canberra argues over the desirability of new ALP branches in Canberra. He defends branch meetings and dismisses claims of authoritarian conduct while critiquing Rev G Wheen’s criticisms. He urges unity, contends on democratic processes, and notes broader party conference implications.
In the afternoon Mle By. celeney visited Late, he remained up.
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