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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Jul 08, 1957
Page
4
Sir Winston challenged the idea that nuclear tests pose grave health risks. He argued the added armament strengthens free world peace and warned leaders of the Communist bloc would fear their own destruction if escalation continued.
The marriage of a second daughter and a second son occurred at St Patrick's Church Braddon on Saturday. The bride daughter of Mr or Mrs EJ Suniver Candela and A C Warwick Martin son of the late Mr and Mrs W F Martin Surma. After the ceremony guests went to the home of Corporal and Mrs English Fairbairn for a reception where a two-tier cake was cut. The bride wore a white Chantilly lace frock with matching lace cap and short veil. She carried a white pearl beaded bag with flowers. The sister Joan was bridesmaid in aqua blue nylon organza with a pink and blue posy. Best man was LAC E Green. The couple plan a South Coast honeymoon and will live in Canberra.
Walsh led a wet Saturday rifle shoot with top score 94 amid cold weather and showers. Jack Walk achieved the highest marks in difficult conditions, while other shooters posted high 90s and notable scores across the event settings.
West Indies overcome rough start and recover with steady batting and fielding. Players show resilience as runs and partnerships build, while fielding errors are minimized and key overs help stabilize the innings.
Twenty year old Stuart Mackenzie defeats the Russian Ivanov in the final of the Diamond Sculls at Henley. Mackenzie planned to ride the Russian pace and opened fast. Officials warned him several times though no disqualification followed as he avoided clashes.
Jim Chapman won the A grade with top points at Yowant in a Stableford event held Saturday. Ray Robinson and Alan Browning shared second with 35 points on countback. In B and C grades Dick Abet and George Tesco claimed dominant victories, with Tay Robinson and Alebrom among top scorers.
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