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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Jan 03, 1956

Page

3

Doctor Found Dead In Car Near Gunning

Dr. Mering Brustoin of Melbourne was found dead in a car on the Bume Highway seven miles from Gunning. The exhaust fed carbon monoxide into the vehicle as fumes filled the cabin. Brustolin, a noted Aboriginal artist and former Flying Doctor member, had resided in Canberra.

Mering Brustoin Melbourne Jincayeret Oh Ueday Wis Ett Gunning Bume Brustolin Alport Damatajirs Tarly Brilitolia Aprvicn Ab Canborea

Canberra City Pair In Fours Title Victory

Canberra City pair win the fours in the annual bowling carnival at Queanbeyan. Makin and Dwyer claim tie pairs, with Ley sharing victory alongside Roh and Bouce. Wagga City struggles as Canberra breaks through to clinch the final.

Canberra City G. Makin D. Dwyer Ley I. Rohron G. Bouce Canberra Uney Estrone Wagga City Queanbeyan Mekin Dwyer Wagga Wading Incs Wagga Ganberrs City Yidoy Yue Mosta Bruce East Edronal Alneworth Wauga Esty A Maye Yuse Chapman Radbury Brack Cha City Tob Maktin Grooms Aingworth Newcombe Cha South Lowwis Camp d_ Chaps Makin Gratton

Men Rescued In Rough Seas Near Nowra

In rough seas off Nowra nine fishermen were rescued after more than two hours in the water. Rescued were Bill Buckley aged 70 of Shoalhaven Times, Ronald Stutchbury, 60, Norman Sivout, Wollongong, and John McKeown, 90, of Gladesville. Wesley Judd alerted authorities after attempts to launch a small boat failed. Nevinle Phillips of Greenwell Point led the rescue with three others aboard a 48 foot launch, aiding Stutchbury clinging to the craft.

Nowra South Guast Tina Bill Buckey Shoalingers Tymis Neay Mowra Ronald Stuchtury Norman Sivout Wollongong John Me Keown Greenwell Point Phillips Stutchbury Buckley McKeown

Fraser Beats Head For L A Singles Title

Fraser defeats Ben Hood in a five set final at Memorial Drive to win the South Australian singles championship 9-7 4-6 7-5 7-8 7-5 after rain interruptions. Fraser's powerful serve and consistent ground strokes carried the match as Hood fought back in spots.

Fraser Head L.A Adelaidd Weale Prasoy Sliccens Ben Hood Nsw Ake Memorial Drive Ware Queensland Miases Pay Muller Daphne Seeney Mare Murlin Mins Laitik

Top swimmers coming for country titles

A NSW country swimming carnival will feature elite athletes from Australian states. Kerry Githercole and T Cran headline the men’s events while P Bainbridge leads the Canberra team in female butterfly. Canberra’s Batty Sytres, aiming to reset the 110 yards record, is a key target as inter-district water polo honors loom with Wagga.

Jenny Atving Walliam Sim Tatorion Bstate Kerry Githercole West Wynlong T. Cran Bull Nsw P. Bainbridge Newcastle Canberra Batty Sytres Wagga A.C Canterra Tre Mt St Frniphy Baa

Migrant Abandoned Search Ends Amid Coast Calm

Police abandoned the search for a missing migrant after a troubled voyage near the Queensland coast. The vessel Alexia reportedly passed Dowie Island Point lighthouse 100 miles north of Brisbane on December 8, with sightings of a man and crew later fading. Campers at Rainbow Beach near Maryborough reported sightings Friday night, but authorities confirmed the case closed.

Erisane Mojily Gaiman mix Mint Queensland Heine Sponhols Sydney Alexia New Guinea Dowiie Island Point Brisbie Wiurkage Rainbow Beach Maryborough

Canberra team named for NSW high championships in Sydney

The Sydney based Amateur Athletic Association yesterday announced the Canberra team for the NSW high championships. The men include BL Janidna M Angert A Pristad Jy Qheis ie C Robbie Al Behr Te Barnard Po Scott Robbie PB Armstrong. The women feature De Coghlan Re Waters M Quintivan 2 Meson M Williams 21a 8 McLeod. Steady training continues despite poor weather conditions.

Phe de Coghlan Re Waters M. Quintivan 2. Meson M. Williams McLeod

Royal Nevada Hotel workers seize funds after casino shut

Nevada casino chaos at the Royal Nevada Hotel in Las Vegas after rumors of closure prompted employees to help themselves to money and tips. A spokesman, Morris Brodsley, said Saturday’s incident began when workers shouted warnings and cash shortages followed, with wage claims of 3,000 dollars contested by management.

Nevada Las Vegas Royal Nevada Hotel Efter Morris Brodsley Wil Altwahmen Tor Uta

ACT Beats Monaro In Cup Cricket Match

MONARO lost to ACT by two wickets in the first innings of the interterritorial Cup at Manda Oval yesterday. Wickets fell mostly to Buckmaster who took 6/10, while Atkinson, aged 14, starred with four catches and tight bowling. Litchfield and Woolker offered some resistance for Monaro, but the rain-affected pitch aided bowlers and kept scoring modest.

Mona Manda Oval Wutled Trough Svare Aly Monaro Lawlers Vietos Ani Britted DHL Litchdield Woolker Buck Master Toot W. Atkinson Weno Ewo Atkinson Stiowart Promize B. Hardy Schum Woodgen Allinson Fommaree Litchfield Wivndell Burkemaster Coffey Buckmaster Wellsmore Ibw Buck- Mhmrler Bamillian Oy Johnson Metcalfe Buickmaster Iy Ingram Atinson Farchy Ione Ee Darmody Tbw Hardy Senit Hard ‘Hamilton B. Mardy

Monaro Downs A C T In Burns Cup Match

Monaro Downs A C T meets in Burns Cup cricket as Phillips scores 108 not out in 90 minutes with Casson in a 117 run stand. Monaro posts 9/245 with Phillips 108 and Casson 53 added. Byrne and Graham top ACT bowling with three and two wickets respectively.

Monaro Downs A.C.T Monaro Choma Kation Phillips Casson Phillips Manare ALCT A.C T. Puetne Byrne Graham Monarg Pevereux Ihw Byrn Thurben Clark & Smith Walker Ab Sundiies Tolliite Nash Byrme Beuth Mienolas

1 WAY Cometh Shae NINCBISON Near Halfway Stations

A readable fragment notes a venue or service near halfway stations with contact string Phone X29 and hours open daily from nine to six, with Saturday implication. The text is incomplete but indicates a local business or transit stop listing and hours.

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