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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Jan 07, 1957

Page

5

Ferdan Bridge Cleared From Canal in War Era Action

The canal clearance allowed 13 ships to move north to Port Said while salvage vessels face harbour restrictions after current Port Said operations. A UN official said the United Nations aided Egypt in clearing the canal. Four Swedish UN Emergency Force members were injured by a mine near Port Said, two seriously hurt and two with minor injuries.

Port Said UN Bec New York United” National Nations Egypt U.N

Crowd bids farewell to Canberra junior cricket team

A large Canberra crowd and friends gathered at Canberra station to farewell 15 junior cricket players and officials led by Mr. Duffy. The ACT Junior Cricket Association secretary Mr. Colin Nicholas joined the send off as the team traveled to Newcastle. They visit the BHP steelworks, play Newcastle for the Rogers Cup at Empire Park Merewether, then meet Hamilton under 14 at Learmonth Park. The squad leaves Newcastle Thursday afternoon and returns to Canberra Friday morning.

Canberra Duffy ACT Asso-ciation Colin Nicholas Boye Newcastle Sydney Newcnte Cricket Associa BHP, Steelworks Empire Park Merewether Hamilton Learmonth Park

Rose and Candy Set All Australian Dixie Final

In Tampa Florida yesterday Mervyn Rose and Don Candy won their semi finals to reach the Dixie tennis final. Rose defeated Ivo Pimenel of Venezuela 6 4 6 4. Candy beat titleholder Eddie Mayhan of New Jersey 6 3 7 5 3 6 5 7 6 4.

Tampa Florida Austra Lana Mervyn Rose Don Candy Rose Ivo Pimenel Venezuela Candy Eddie May- Han New Jersey

Wharf Dispute May Lead To Stoppages

Sydney river workers warn that further sackings aboard a freighter will trigger sympathy idle shifts across the waterfront. Two more gangs were dismissed for alleged low effort, with the next labour call set for tomorrow at 8 am. The Waterside Workers Federation secretary warned that unjustified removals could halt the entire port shift.

Sydney T. Nelson Waterside Workers Federation Fitzroy Eet de Ate Ata

Easy Cycle Win For Scarfe In NSW 1000m Time Trial

Warren Scarfe easily won the New South Wales 1000 metres time trial with an Australian record 71 seconds at Huratville last night. Russell Mockridge clocked 71.2 seconds in Helsinki 1952 to compare. Yan Chapman, in his first time trial, finished second with 73 seconds.

Sydne, Januay Warren Scarfe N.S.W Huratville Scarfe Russell Mockridges Yan Chapman

Lawnmower Sharpening Service Notice

Local shop advertises lawnmower sharpening for all types with machine ground for pickup and delivery. Reserve service promptly and avoid delays.

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