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Newspaper

Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Aug 18, 1955

Page

6

South Africans Fail In Slim Test As England Dominate

South Africa faced poor batting as England's attack left them at 106 for eight on the fourth day. Graveney and Lock hindered the build, while Basin Ike and Sugiam fell short of a century, with England closing on 191 for ten and South Africa all out for 18.

South Africa Wateran Laker Ria Tunehs E Rau Graveney Peter Basike Lock Stather England Wite Bouth Aries

Manbuet By Scotland Yard Reported In London Raid

A London police raid linked to an armed group was launched to day at a camp near London. Officials said several substantial items were recovered while the force pursued the suspects who reportedly fled the scene hours earlier.

Vrwun Weanesany Weoland Yard Salefedto Hr Gemparste London Ofice

New Fireboard Projects From Atom Fall-out

Washington reports new fireboard developments amid atom fallout. Research from The Progressive Laboratory claims a diffusion board screens out radiation and conceals dangerous chemicals. Dr Alfred J Bramm and Dr Harold Taw ald lead the study on a board similar to ordinary construction material.

Atom Washington Devel Progreta Alfred J.bramm Harold Tawald

Baby Case Seeks Privy Council Appeal Over Custody

Joan Murray seeks leave to appeal a High Court ruling in the custody case of her son Wayes from Mr and Mrs Mace of Jostord Wayne. Wayes was adopted days after birth, Murray withdrew consent to the adoption, and the case is listed for hearing before the Privy Council next November with costs expected to exceed £18000.

Privy Council Joan Murray Wayes Morman Mace Jostord Wayne Maces Migs Murray Lise Murray Nan

Turmoil at Nebraska Prison Sparks Riots and Fire

Reported unrest at a Nebraska penitentiary where inmates armed with a shotgun battled guards and started a fire that destroyed work on a cell block. Governor orders calm as staff respond to the riot and assess damage amid ongoing disturbances.

Lincoln Nebraska Posey Iseey Nabreaea Wis Wis

Missing boy raymond nicholls search hindered by equipment failure

Police struggle to locate Raymond Nicholls at Victoria Park as dredging is delayed by lack of drag lines. The Lord Mayor promised equipment tomorrow while investigators weigh abduction versus drowning after multiple witness versions.

Tady Storet Wednesany Victoria Park Raymond Nicholls Ald Hilla Orday Gootfrey Raymond Stanley Polce Stanley Douglas Watson

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