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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Jan 06, 1951
Page
3
A whaleboat project linked to Captain Sturt and the historic voyage is set to launch today. The group plans a night camp at Maude before resuming travel to the Jubilee Ball, with the crew counting on 13 to 50 miles a day when possible.
Wellington Friday reports track star Marjorie Jackson is exhausted with an injured ankle and fatigue likely to miss the remainder of the season after a grueling ten months of overseas tours. Jackson plans to sail to Sydney by boat from Wellington tomorrow to continue recovery and training.
Washington reports the United States Army plans a 1.0 billion dollar tank programme to run in high gear by the end of 1951. Army Under-Secretary Alexander said the aim is to develop a light tank and a medium tank capable of destroying enemy armor, with a heavy tank to follow. Production is set to begin in early spring, focusing on the new series while continuing Patton medium tank output.
Ken rider Le Breton and rival Hagtish rider Ernest Rigg collided during a night race at Bhow Jeround. Rigg was injured and unconscious at midnight, with Le Breton critically hurt. Hig relatives stayed at his bedside in St Vincant's Hospital as both bikes toppled into the water fence.
Sydney reports that several applications for higher prices will be reviewed at the States Prices Ministers session in Melbourne this month. Chairman Finan indicated familiarity with proposals but did not confirm specific requests. The Grocery and Keepers Association secretary I W A commented that higher costs were sought, including staples like tea and sugar.
Claude Turner an 81 year old labourer from Canterbury Road Bankstow was detained after being found driving a car under the influence and without access. He had previously been fined £92 11d for negligent driving last week.
Milking, a 44 year old labourer and Latvian, was remanded until January 11 on two charges of fraudulently omitting to reveal notes. Proceedings reference unclear names and dates from December. Milling granted bail at the hearing.
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