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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Aug 07, 1956

Page

2

Royal Duke to tour New Zealand with informal visits

Prime Minister Mr Holland announced the Duke of Edinburgh’s New Zealand tour from December 11 to 17. The trip will stress informal royal mobility and include New Zealand life studies and the first royal visit to the Chatham Islands. A Norfolk Island excursion follows a Christchurch return.

Wellington Holand Duke of Edinburgh New Zealand Chatham Islands Holland United Kingdom Duke Auckland Norfolk Island Christchurch

Vehicles Collide In Fog On Limestone Avenue Canberra

In heavy fog yesterday a car driven by Henry Claude Johnston of 14 Lister Crescent Ainslie collided with a truck driven by Edward Charles Bates of Forrest. No injuries, minor damage to both vehicles. Also in Forrest Joyce Margaret Daniels driving a car collided with Mary Josephine Cusack driving a truck, both vehicles damaged. Constable Roberts leads the inquiries into the accidents.

Limestone Avenue Canberra Henry Claude Johnston Lister Crescent Ainslie Edward Charles Bates Hal Forrest Joyce Margaret Daniels Mary Josephine Cusack Arthur Crescent Roberts

Woman Dead In Bath Room Tragedy In Canberra District

An Ainslie woman Erica Marie Frey aged 35 was found dead at home after her husband returned from work. Police report ill health for several years and no suspicious circumstances. She had recent medical care at Canberra Community Hospital. A coroner inquiry to follow.

Ainslie Erica Marie Frey Canberra A. Urquhart A.C.T. Police

Trial Cars Due On August 19

Cars in the main trial round Canberra Sunday complete an 8,745 mile route through all States. Leading cars aim to reach Canberra by 3.30 am with two time control stations the Forestry Hut Cotter Road and Freebody's in Mort Street for a 17 minute coffee break. Officials of the Canberra Sporting Car Club and Vacuum Oil Company man time checks to curb late driving. A Canberra Sydney link will relay arrival and departure data to the trial control centre in Sydney with a score board showing overall positions. The event carries £16,659 in prizes with £16,770 to the winner including a £2,000 special prize should the car represent Australia at the world rally next year.

Australi Canberra Forestry Hut Cotter Road Freebody Mort Street Athon Mobilgasa Canberra Sporting Car Club Vacuum Oi! Company Sydney

Police Fire On Amboinese Rioters in Walcheren Island

Dutch police fired on rioting Amboinese on Walcheren and Province, wounding nine while arresting forty. The ex-soldier group had come to Holland after sovereignty transfer and demanded government support as they searched for potato and chicken thieves, clashing with authorities.

Walcheren

Five convicts still at large after Santa Ana jail escape

Eleven inmates escaped Orange County jail in Santa Ana California by soaping bodies to squeeze through a narrow ventilator shaft. Five of the group remained at large on Monday as the four storey breakout was not detected for hours.

New York A.ap.reuter Orange County Santa Ana California

Gyprock wallboard for seamless smooth walls and ceilings

Gyprock provides quick, smooth wall surface from floor to ceiling with large economical sheets. A Gyprock sheet is rock plaster within chipboard, delivering strength, fire and crack resistance, easy scoring and snapping, and concealed joints for fast, clean construction.

United States

Rocket Likely To Outspeed Baby Moon

Washington based report notes the United States may have a second object circling Earth along with the satellite. Naval Research Laboratory scientists discuss a three stage rocket vehicle delivering the payload to an orbit from 200 to 1,500 miles high. An automatic separation of the satellite from the nose section is planned after achieving the necessary orbital velocity.

Washington Unite States Firia Earth Naval Reavared Laboratory Carey Imam United States Jyuel Toresatek Plannitg Ton

Thelma Long Defeats Silvana Lazzarino For Hamburg Title

The Italian Silvana Lazzarino fell 7-5 6-2 to Thelma Long in the final of the women's singles at the West German International Tennis Championship held in Hamburg. Long appeared more experienced but Lazzarino fought hard. Long’s superior timing and accuracy earned the decisive sets.

Hamburg Mondit Reuter Toma Long Yestel Yy Silvana Lazzarino Tial Jeomen Thelma Long Eens Vitae Strugele

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