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Newspaper

Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Jul 17, 1954

Page

4

Redex Drivers Expected About Noon On Tuesday

Canberra set for the Redex trial with Privera reaching via Yass to Wollongong. Police will monitor speeding and traffic offences while Midren's Garage Braddon hosts a control point open about 35 hours. Social services and refreshments planned for drivers and supporters amid traffic control measures.

Privera Canberra Yass Wollongong Midren Lonsdale Street Braddon A. G. Bildren Salogan Ares VMCA Dick Healey ABC

Eastbound Redex Rally Passes Norseman on Homeward Run

In Perth the overland Redex rally nears its close after 7000 miles of grueling driving. J McCafferty’s Holden led a fleet through Norseman toward Claremont while crews faced rough early hours and police scrutiny over detonator complaints. A Melbourne team’s car from Meekatharra’s Meeks road to Perth ended in a head on crash. several injured were airlifted. Radio host Jack Davey reached Meekatharra as repairs delayed success in the attempt to catch the trial Seld.

Perth Redex Norseman Nulartor Plain J. McCafferty Holden Claremont Merredin Whitehead Vobeswagen Hannan Street Murray Meekatharra Bill Murray Clare Sydney Jack Murray Ita Deve Doherty Priel Jacke Great Eastern Highway Melbourne Perth ‘Hospital Southern Cross Sheppard Barnes Jack Davey Kalgoorlie Conway F. Hall N.3 Atti Stran Hall's Creek

Be Kind to the West Front in East Berlin

Soviet authorities in Germany show marked courtesy toward Western officials as they increase presence in major Western sectors. High Commission staff engage publicly, staying longer than others and opening discussions with visitors.

West East Berlin Berlin Germany Sov Corauty High Commission Tormer

BHP Seeks New Capital for Expansion Plans

BHP proposes increasing nominal capital to 7 490 732 to fund a continuous Rot strip mill for tinplate and coil production at Port Kembla, plus new rolling mills at Kwinana WA and ore ships at Whyalla, with coke ovens and Newcastle works additions. Shareholders will receive details in two to three weeks.

Renner ORY Crue Broken Hill Tony Yaue Imo Tanee Willalse Kemblay Kwinana W A Whyalla Newcastleining

Grass Fire Battled Behind Albert Hall

Canberra Fire Brigade attended a large grain fire at the rear of Albert Hall. More than 800 gallons of water were used to extinguish the blaze, which burned six acres of grass.

Canberra Fire Brigade Albert Hall

Capital Coal and Coke Co Opens Saturday Noon

Capital Coal and Coke Co announces Saturday hours until 12 noon at Wentworth Ave Kingston. G W Edwarde and M M Hughes appointed as agents for graded coke and coal from Northern Districts. P O Box 117 Kingston listed for contact.

Capital Coal and Coke CO Wentworth Ave Frops G. W. Edwarde M. M. Hughes

Shortage of Plumbing Apprenticeships in Canberra Raises Concern

Canberra faces a shortage of plumbing apprenticeships as the Apprenticeships Board considers boosting interest and arranging school visits. Board members cite unattractiveness of the trade despite high pay, while collaborations with Canberra Technical College and a tour of job sites are proposed to attract youths.

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