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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Jan 23, 1956

Page

4

Flood Waters Reach New Peak in Southeast Queensland

Record flooding snarls Goondiwindi to Yelarbon region as Macintyre River bursts banks. Four missing persons, two deaths, and 500 rescued by army and police with air support from Canberra and Williamtown. Navy helicopters aiding food drops and evacuations amid widespread devastation.

Goondiwindi Brisbane Yelarbon Tyes Inglewood Alfred Lindenong Fletcher Street Bondi Thore Police Wand Army RASAR Sydney RAAP Canberra Willamtown Navy Nelicopters Nso Clavenes Lismére

Canberra Swimming Club Holds Learn to Swim Races

Six winners emerged from Saturday morning events as new swimmers contested categories from 4 to 12 years. Results noted multiple divisions with winners like Ty Johnson and J. Morgan, and the club announced continuation of championships with freestyle breaststroke backstroke and butterfly events planned for tomorrow at Panty Shx.

Canberra M Hunter Stanley Soollay R. Pike G. Roberts Cura B. Fosket B. Hinges P. Ealington Ge Dreace K. Roberts Bec Ty Johnson G. Dawes Hinges B. Shanley Kingley Geo P. Edlington Airiss P van Dev Triend G. Watson P. Sykes He Canberra Swimming Club

Crude Oil Reported In Santos Bore

Adelaide on Saturday reports drilling at Santos Wilkatana No.1 has reached 775 feet. A new, less viscous crude polr foint material appears in one well beneath a caproole dolomite cap rock. Samples taken for analysis after this shallow depth with traces of light keevosene-paraffining noted above the porous dolomite.

Adelaide Surday Santos FC. Syvige de. RO. Brunnselivelien Santos Wilkatana No.1

London fashion shows favor restrained spring styles

The final day of two high fashion collections in London emphasized wearable, undramatic attire with slim jackets, slim-waisted cuts, and skirts ranging from very large to very short. Designer Amies presented a Queen-wearable British look with modest hemlines and waist emphasis, while Victor Stiebel likewise avoided extravagant pieces in favor of practical Spring and Summer pieces.

London Hardy Amics Chile Mr. Amies

State Taking Over Business In Red China

Hong Kong report notes Communist China nationalises private firms in Canton Shanghai Tianjin Peking and Chungking with many cities following. Peking Radio says over 7,000 applications for joint state private ownership approved in first 10 days of the year as part of the first five year plan and gradual move toward full ownership.

Peking Radio Canton Shanghai Ientsin Peking Chungking Hong Hon China

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