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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Aug 31, 1957
Page
6
One owner 1955 Holden Special Sedan in excellent condition priced £ 815 cash or £ 210 deposit. Also 1954 Holden Special Sedan one owner attractive at £ 750 cash or £ 250 dep. 1953 Holden Sedan ex Canberra taxi for £ 495 cash or £ 165 dep. 1950 Ford Prefect Sedan clean reliable at £ 295 cash or £ 95 dep. 1950 Humber Snipe Sedan attractive at £ 480 cash or £ 160 dep.
Sixty eight cars in the Mobilgas Trial traverse the 1176 mile Derby to Darwin leg, the loneliest, longest stage with two minute stops at Top Springs and a one hour halt at Katherine. Cars face 31 hour rest at Darwin before the next stage, while several entries withdraw including No. 9 Parade Germany and No. 78 Dunk. Points leaders shown include No. 10 Perkins Volkswagen Vic and No. 64 P. S. Darby Volkswagen SA.
Three New South Wales and Canberra motorists were fined in the Canberra Court of Petty Sessions for speeding. Fines ranged from £4 to £9 with court costs. Names include Leo Canciller of Queanbeyan and Kelly Blaine of Michelago who claimed they did not notice the speed. Other motorists fined were Alvaro Bianchi of Cooma and Robert Woods of Narrawmondah and Richard Bennetts of Deakin for speeds between 40 and 55 miles per hour on June 14 to June 22.
London reports Russia will spare no expense to make Syria a shop window for peaceful co existence. The Telegraph warns Damascus could become a hub of Soviet subversion in the Middle East as West pressures risk armed intervention. General Franco offers to act as mediator if Arab states unite against Communist influence. Prince Hussein Noair to Amman with the Spain offer. King Hussein in Spain for a holiday.
Sydney reports a 15 mile dash by four police cars and an ambulance to save two year old John Arthur Dawkins found floating in the Woronora River. He died in the ambulance en route to St George Hospital after disappearing from home. his mother led neighbors in search efforts.
Colombo reports that Sri Lanka has accepted a Soviet offer to send four experts to advise on cultivating sugar cane. The move follows a government decision to establish a state sugar cane farm and factory in the Kantalai area of East Ceylon.
Canberra organizers report plans for a second motor race meeting at Pavette venue. The event aims to attract motor cycle riders and spectators, with hopes a new race track will be among the best in the region. Details remain uncertain as officials express cautious optimism.
AAP reports a grim statistic in Paris showing a road death roughly each hour. The article notes ongoing transport dangers and calls for improved safety measures amid rising fatalities.
A compact notice lists hiring out for various construction items including a compressor, concrete mixer, pump and loader. It mentions river loam, gravel, brick sand and tar sealing supplied. Contact A. Winter at 7 Macleay St Turner ACT via phone 1165.
A compact OCR fragment notes a 1956 Le MZ 140 954 reference with model identifiers and a 4 figure trailing entry. The text hints at motorcycle model details or catalog coding from mid-century postings. Entities include 1956 Le MZ 140 954 and related numeric tags.
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