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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Aug 06, 1956
Page
7
A fragmentary report notes businessmen plan to establish an independent Tasmanian ships company. The general manager is named as Mr. Cemmna age ncy, with emphasis on owning coastal shipping assets and mainland connections.
Sydney reports Keith Ollerenshaw won the 26 mile state marathon championship with a time of 2 hours 22 minutes the best ever in Australia and 51.28 seconds faster than Emil Zatopek's Olympic mark. He ran steady most of the race despite a north westerly wind.
Canberra Grammar School and Church of England Girls Grammar School stage Shakespeare's The Tempest tonight. Ensemble includes students from Edward Knox and a ballet scene. Miss J Bowers directs with sets by Miss Georgina Worth. First Shakespearean production with large student and parent audience anticipated.
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