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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Jul 10, 1954
Page
4
Redex trial cars faced rough roads and near disasters on the Mount Isa to Darwin route. A overturned vehicle and several damages were reported as 214 cars pushed toward Catherine Lodge then Darwin, with drivers battling fatigue and cold winds on the 1000 mile trek.
Westeyn Limited owner Bingle said Wave Hill Nicolson Worn Valley and Margaret stier wladona stations would not provide hospitality to more than one driver. Petrol has been moved to a police station ten miles away. Regent Motorway Melbourne and several car makers are listed in the snippet.
Competitors from Canberra and Faroe take part as Darwin showcases top cars. Led by driver ML Parr, vehicles numbered 20K 01 280 86 4186 run strong. Names include C A Fulton Lindweld and A A Preston Motors among crews from New South Wales and Queensland.
An extraordinary meeting of the Memorial Club reviewed the collapse of the Moor house building on October 24. Plans by Divola and Anderson of North Sydney, with Michel Croakes and Peacock Engineers, propose a canopy front and a new pier and beam main hall. Debris cleared, investigations into the collapse ongoing, with results due after testing.
The Civic Theatre hosts a French film screening to aid the Indo-China Relief Fund. Monsieur Murat's Holidays, winner at Cannes, is shown under vice regal patronage with support from Madame Roche and the Indo-China Belief Band in Paris. Tickets 5 shillings, 2 shillings 1 penny for front stalls, showtime 8:30 pm. seating begins earlier.
London report says the Royal Navy will revert to wooden ships for coastal mine sweeping due to magnetic mines. First Lord of the Admiralty 4rd. F. L. Thoms announced this at a luncheon of the Shipwrights' Company marking the Edinburgh’s installation. He noted Britain advanced gun turbine engines while the Navy shifted back to wood for minesweepers.
Fragmentary testimony outlines Mrs Petrov delivering money to Antonov for three bottles of brandy, with a receipt claiming a present. Documents reference stockkeeping forms used at the Embassy and Moscow letters. Justice Owen questions involve security services, accounts, and alleged counter espionage links.
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