Milner syndicate wins big bowls prize cited at £250000
An irregular tale from a UK paper describes the Milner group and several associates forming a syndicate to win a £250,000 bowls prize. Members include Joe Milner and Jim Leslie with plans to retire to England after a raft of celebrations and cash gifts for children.
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May Malner
Milner
Childran
Lieheky Syndicate
Joe Milner
Ghius Works
Jim Lestie
Reuile
Redteyn Biter
Macktebaker
Slin Ho
Pure Point
LMMCH
Evielves
Bwins
Ant Brie Beylser
N.S.W
Roy ‘Suto
Nelli
BBC Team for Royal Tour Coverage
London reports Vaughan Thomas and Audrey Russell will cover the Queen and Duke during the Royal tour of Australia. The BBC’s general overseas service, heard in Australia and New Zealand, plans several broadcasts as the Royal plane departs London January 27 and returns in February.
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London
Wonford Vaughan Thomas
Audrey Russell
Australia
BBG
Queen
Duke
Dargis
The
BBC
New Zealand
Streamlined Offices In Administrative Building
A historic note on an administrative building shows a unified color scheme and modern fittings across floors. The Tower group houses the News and Information Bureau, with marble lobbies, granite steps, aluminum Windows, and air conditioning. Departments like Attorney General, Health, and Interior transition to ground and upper floors in early 1957, with about 560 staff to be accommodated and ongoing fit-out work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wills Zee
Stall Fox
Secrauy
Department of the Intecion
Attorney= General's Department
Ina
Uno
Vi Auton
Howover
Acton
Canberra
Hoey
Wie Heatth
Health Department
Attorney - General's Department
Meatth
Campbell Aims For 250 MPH Speedboat Record
London report confirms Donald Campbell, after a 216 mph world mark in the United States, states hopes to reach 260 mph this year. He notes two jet boats racing in America and says Britain will keep its lead by continuing development. The quotes reflect optimism despite unclear phrasing in the source.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Donald Campbell
Thor
America
Red Yachtsmen Set for Cowes Regatta Purpose
London reports Russian yachtsmen will sail at Cowes Regatta in August to gain Olympic experience for Melbourne later this year. Three senior Russian naval officers visit today to discuss possible Russian yachts visit during the regatta. The Cowes council chairman says Russians may seek to race, noting past regatta interest and lessons from prior Olympic events.
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London
Cowes
Melbourne
Wvar
Cowes Debon Council
A. M. Pitznuteiele Rabertom
Tigers
Hiker Dies Of Exhaustion In Mountains
A Victorian hiker named John Stuart died of exhaustion after 55 hours of trekking in rugged southern Tasmanian country near Lake Pedder. Four companions reached safety after a wet, bushy trek. Stuart’s body was recovered by plane near Lakes Beach. A police party will travel to the area.
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Ubart
Thursut
John Stuart
Burrows
Rusmane
North
Clayton
Glendi Joyce Keiluin
Patrick Stree
Bendigo
Barry Revill
Felton Street
Lake Pedder
Aero Clu
Lakes Beach
Stuart
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Lonsdale Suppliers
Gilbey
Invely
Geraldine Brimsway Attiain Model of
Gerglilive
Trom Peters
Ellie Vitam
Sydney
Tam
Muscot Bowling
To-Say
Samm Uml
B.B.C
Kingston and
Yarealumla
Pebruary
Campbell
Cowes Regatta
Capri Venetians Ry
Lonsdale Street
Braddon
A.C
Camerra’s
K. Schreiner
Rhona J
NZL
John McKay
Arthur Circle Forest
N.C. Coulton
Lephone Hall
Hull New
Folynthyland
Land/Rover
Australias
Genge’s Garage Pty. Ltd
Mart Street
Queanbeyan
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