Three Trial Cars Crash in Ampol Trial Run
Sydney reporters describe a sequence of three overturned vehicles on the Ampol Trial between Sydney and Wagga as mud and snow hamper progress. J Stark in No 41, the sole New Zealand entrant, was reportedly seen after a wreck near Junee, while Bert Hines and Arthur Scholtz’s Holden No 38 and George Th’s Morris Minor No 48 also rolled. Several drivers were rescued. penalties were issued at Bathurst and Oberon checks as crews press toward Melbourne with warnings of icy mountain roads. Kerry Ann Murray, 16, navigated Fiat No 2 for her father and reached Wagga amid fumes, hoping to continue.
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Sydney
Wagga
Bondi Beach
Ow Zealand
J. Stark
Junee
Stark
Bert Hines
Arthur Choltz
Beverley Hills
Dey
Morris Minoro
George Th
Mt. Gambier
Australia
Bathrat
Hinds
Scholta
Bert
Kimonth
Morris
Frank Tent
Ice Ca
Batheae Te Baloe
Rag
Kamonth
Cal
Oberon
Bob Gud
Canberra
C. Fok
N.8.w
Robertson Nsw
Neville
N.S.W
Len Ellick
Jim Nichols
W. Standfield
Standfield
Bathurst
Tumbarumba
Melbourne
Kerry Ann Murray
Ashgrove
Brisbane
John Murray
Malenkov May Face Trial In Russian Purge
The report suggests former Soviet leader Malenkov may stand trial amid purges following Khrushchev’s accusations. It notes suspected conspiracies linked to Molotov and Kaganovich, with satellite leaders summoned to Prague to realign Russia’s relationships.
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Malenkov
New York
A.A. Oe
Seenr
Jate
Male
Havaon
Salishi
Presidium
Mecutiry
Salisbury
London
Khrushchev
Europe
Prague
Sunday Express
Russia
Rusnian Communist Party
Haa
Boviet
Supreme Soviet
Tadjikiatan
Molotovbadski
Bandeski Regi
Kaganovichbadski
Holkhoxbadski
Mualenkoy
Molotov
Kaganovich Ag
Moncow Radio
Tavarisch
Four vehicles crash in fog on icy Canberra road
A foggy Canberra night caused a chain collision as four vehicles and twelve others failed to stop on a slick surface near Harman in the Scott Crossing area. Front vehicles driven by William Harold Wiggins Fraser Place Yarralumis Ross Michael Behow Moriisett St Queanbeyan and Arturs Karklins George Street Oaks Estate were heavily damaged. Snow and cold followed with warnings of closed Monaro Highway and below average temperatures statewide.
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William Harold Wiggins
Fraser Place
Yarralumis
Ross Michael Behow
Moriisett St
Queanbeyan
Arturs
Karklins
George Street
Oaks Estate
Canberra
Cooma
Murray
Pasturea
Corryong
Monaro
Bega
Orange
Tamworth
Armidale
Sydney
Canberra man killed on Hume Highway near Jugiong
John Greer 47 of Cockle Street O Connor was struck by an oncoming car after stepping in front of it while standing behind a vehicle he travelled in. He was a passenger in a car driven by J P Henry of West Queanbeyan. A passing semi trailer aided after the collision at about 8 30 pm. Greer leaves a widow and two children.
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O'Connor
Canberra
Hume
Jugiong
Gundagai
John Greer
Cockle Street
Yass
Greer
J. P. Henry
West Queanbeyan
City Office Robbery and Car Wheel Theft Reported
A thief stole £20 from the premises of F W Duesbury and Co in Northbourne Avenue on Friday night or Saturday morning. Entry was forced, and a drawer yielded the cash. Detective Constable Turner leads the Canberra police inquiry. A spare wheel with tubeless tyre was taken from Edward Neil Tuckwell’s car on Moorehouse Street, parked at Civic Centre Friday afternoon.
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F. W. Duesbury and Co
Northbourne Avenue
Rol Houston
Turner
Canberra
Edward Neil Tuckwell
Moorehouse Street
O'Connor
Civic Centre
Hoad Decides To Join Pro Ranks
Wimbledon champion Fred Hoad plans to turn professional after a fortnight of speculation. He will fly to the United States to discuss a pro career with promoter Jack Kramer in Forest Hills New York and Los Angeles. Ashley Cooper will replace Hoad on the Dublin tour.
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Associated Press
New York
United States
Jack Kramer
Forest Hill
Los Angeles
Bproule
London
Hoad
America
Kramer
J. Kramer
Forest Hills
Last British Troops Leave Aqaba Ending Jordan Treaty
The last 250 British troops departed the Fed Bsa base at Aqaba, ending a four year British presence in Jordan. The handover to the Jordanian Army was ceremonial with British dignitaries present. The march dated back to March and concluded the Anglo Jordanian treaty.
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Amman
Fed Bsa
Aqaba
Jordan
Radiation committee begins study on dangers to health
The committee on radiation has held its first meeting and begun studies on possible dangerous effects of radio activity. The group includes Chairman Sir MacFarlane Burnet and members Professor Bunderland ston and Dr D J Stevens with Dr J C Bower as secretary.
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Arthur
MacFarlane Burnet
Walter and
Erica Hallpete
Everimental Triadiemebourne University
Bunderlandston
Sydney
D. J
Commonwealth X-ray and Radium Laboratory
Department of Health
J. C. Bower
Acrobat Killed in Farewell Performance in South Dakota
Ethyl Hamilton, 65, a carnival aerial morobat, fell 20 feet to her death during a farewell act in Belle Fourche South Dakota. Her husband, who operated the lights, was among about 1 500 spectators when a ladder broke just above the last rung ending the show.
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New York
Morobat Ethyl Hamilton
Belle Fourche
South Dakota
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Krubechev
Abukumov
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Federal Golf Course
Griffith
Victorian
Barrington Tops
Newcastle
Po River
Rottina
Haly
Pro. Ranks
A.a.p.reuter
Lew Hoad
Cliff Sproule
Ted Schroeder
Schroeder
Committee On Radiation
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