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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Sep 27, 1955
Page
6
A Melbourne process worker named Nastos claims libel over a Petrov article. The case centers on alleged misrepresentation about personal relations and marriage status affecting reputation. He alleges the publication harmed his character and family standing.
A Melbourne coroner tells of Mrs. Alice Lange, 41, of Wesburn, charged with murdering her husband Joseph Lange. She previously had electroconvulsive therapy for sleepwalking in 1953, reportedly recovered, then suffered low mood and irritability before the August 18 gunshot wound. The case raised questions about her treatment and its relation to the death.
Two miners were killed instantly when a diesel engine at Wollunuuru colliery was struck by a train of skips that broke away four miles inside the mine. The incident occurred as workers were cleaning and the carriages collided with the engine, reports say.
Reports say Devriendt, a Belgian soldier who renounced communism, crossed the border at Hong Kong in a border incident. Early dispatches suggested he would be placed in a comfortable cell under authorities examining Loyprud statements.
Indonesian security forces mobilize fully armed troops across Java to safeguard the September general election. Rebels in West Java and North Sumatra report attacks as authorities warn of attempts to disrupt voting. Voters face complex ballot symbols with up to 190 marks, risking invalid ballots amid Communist Party intimidation claims.
A former railway worker, Thomas wareer porrail23, appeared in Central Court on two charges of stealing mail bags. He was remanded without bail to December 1. Police allege he worked for the Rail Ways and targeted unattended trains known to carry mailbag shipments between Sydney and Portland in September. He faces charges involving thefts valued at £7,842 from the Postmaster General and other items valued at £1b/15/-. Farrell reportedly admitted prior service with the Rail Ways and began a crime spree in July.
A confused report details Henry Parmenter’s manslaughter trial over Laurence Seoble’s death in Seoble’s bedroom. The jury acquitted Parmenter of murder while finding manslaughter on the night of July 31 at Bond Street Coulthard, as Parmenter claimed self defense against an intruder and an accidental discharge occurred.
The case involves Dr Farrell John Reynolds of Castle Street Blazee Navet charged with manslaughter of Henry Hubner of Yallah near Dapto after a collision on Princes Highway near Ligly's bridge in September. Detective Hill testified Reynolds responded with disbelief to the fatality. Reynolds faced additional charges of negligent driving failing to stop after an accident and failing to report it when remanded to Kogatahi Court on November 10.
Stonemasons will get higher marginal rates under a fronted plan presented by the ACF. Details mention new arbitration and wage scales for masons, carvers, and machinists, with phased increases over three months and a final uplift. The notice is printed by The Federal Capital Press of Australia Ltd. in Braddon.
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