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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Dec 25, 1952

Page

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Aus open doubles battle shapes Australian triumphs

In a tense Davis Cup style clash Australia and the United States met in opening doubles with Sedgman and McGregor for Australia facing Trabert and Seixas. The match hinged on doubles form as the American pair struggled with coordination while the Australian duo showed cohesion and power to tilt the tie toward Australia.

Calvin Lee Dawn Mardy Sedgman Coulis Aliatraliata Favolut Rodgrman Arawn Australia Wagiem Tin Aire Atten Trabert Wander Agaist Tians Geltae Sydney Eileen Adlai Jirach Te Grinas Tritoriih Mhuai Sedma Winnie Bok Ainglen Rose Bedgma McGregor Trong Trabert Wmau Tack Sawhinn Amucetean Ignix Aerien Unite Seine Inia Bill Rachman Peir Sedeman Andl McGregor Cowld TiAja Ikely Sterman Sedgman Lenat

Menzies Economic Policy In Line At London Talks

Former Australian prime minister Mr Menzies outlined an in line economic policy at a London conference. He supported compromise toward convertibility, with broad agreement among Commonwealth nations. The discussion centered on monetary policy and Western alignments as ministers weighed future economic steps.

Mr. Menzies London Mensiew London Economie Thal Arthur Fadden Menzies Menaies Haitanerion Nidrkunie Terview Meniaes Monatis UN Puploraatie

Broken Hill Hotels Curtail Trading Amid Public Pressure

Broken Hill officials ordered hotels to limit trading hours from 10am to 1pm amid a heated dispute over late hours and gambling. A top level conference, led by Mr Lawrence, sought to curb activity as residents and authorities press for compliance before tonight’s curfew.

Broken Hill Apectel Ulm Iin Ehuirch Press Sydney Poti “Comminsonts Ney Coimiat Vaner Lawrence Pili Jasmin Uhile Avila Lanweviko

Woman Missing in Launch Off New Guinea

A woman aboard a launch off Normanby Island near Port Moresby is reported missing after a voyage from Samaria. The craft, named Poet 4, carried a native crew and several other passengers. Search efforts were underway by authorities in the area.

New Guinea Port Monesby Normanby Bamerai Nealing Ina Sonthmarh Shea Norman Avwa Bay Samaria Munch

452 HOUSES New record this year in ACT housing output

Tre Nevoremont of Works combines building data to show 452 houses completed this year, a new record. The report notes a rise in concrete and steel frame homes, despite a decline in total houses erected and mentions December activity and agency oversight.

Ofa Recov Noures Bn Meath Venger Caarwtian Nates O' Cannan Aino Naneuriniwtin Gnimth Turner Bley Oven Ontmt Hanwded Ms Winnde

Finnish Crew of Freighter Rescued Off Scotland

A Finnish crew from a freighter was rescued off Scotland after a perilous night. The lifeboat was hailed by a rescue ship as dawn broke, with reports noting German involvement and wartime tension.

Scotland

13 LIVES LOST IN WRECK EPIC RESCUE STORY

Beir ut Lebanon Wednesday reports confirm that all remaining passengers and crew from the French liner Champallion were rescued with one passenger and 13 crew drowned during the wreck or while reaching shore. Initial tallies had suggested higher deaths, but latest updates show a reduced toll amid dramatic salvage efforts.

Epic Rescue Beirut Lebanon Mesimes

Unclear Korean Crash Report With Fragmented Details

Fragmented OCR text describing a maritime incident with Korean targets and survivors. Mentions a ship in Tata en Tebrake, waves, port conditions, and possible casualties. Many garbled names and numbers, with references to Meats, Yangyang, and North Kara.

Feanwan Bultagl Brant Mincoirapee Jnc Pha Tata En Tebrake Wong Titacit North Kara Yester Cain Eirmen Shettoren Leilo Cremes Dinor Norris

Move to break Kashmir deadlock prompts new UN talks

Dominant discussion centers on Indian and Pakistani positions as the United Nations mediates amid failed ceasefire hopes. Delegates from India and Pakistan press for a joint approach while Britain and the United States face scrutiny over motives.

Kashmir Tadli Ali Wikan Stlack Valeria Ori Kaviet Britain Tinker Tates Vijaya Lakeshay Pandit Pater Pakistan

Daring Bandits Rob Bank Teller in Melbourne Heist

Four masked thieves robbed a Melbourne bank teller, signaling a planned, inside job. They fled with money before officers arrived, leaving the tellers and agency staff startled as the suspects vanished in the confusion. The scene showed prior knowledge of the bank routines and a targeted act.

Melbourne Wernentay Conjan Axeney MD Deen Teller Ray Alvin Tailer

Grenades In New York Bar Incident

Fragmentary OCR from a historical page describes a violent bar incident in New York involving multiple suspects and a fallout at a tavern. The text references a person named McDermott and police involvement with unclear motives and sequence of events. The account is garbled but notes a dramatic confrontation and injuries.

Tailenders Prevent 5 Afric an Collapse

Fragmented readable text notes a sports report with names and teams, mentioning tailenders and a close contest. The garbled OCR includes scattered references to South Africa, Australia, and various players, with date hints like 3/10/09. Overall a collapsed score story theme dominates.

N Zealanders In Avalanche Tragedy Report

Fragmentary OCR notes indicate New Zealand girls believed among victims in an Alpine avalanche. Names and details are garbled but reference several individuals and a location described as Alpine mountains with a death toll around one.

London Wednenday New Zeland Dimy Woot Amtria Campbell Fannie Twos Hetty Ovat Yeti Baya Na Set

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