Witter Provisional Car Trial Winner and Crowd Rush
Witter won the provisional car trial with only three points lost, as Victoria in a Volkswagen finished second and John Garard in a different model placed further back. A huge crowd welcomed the event, with radio personality Jack Davey arriving in a Chrysler as teenagers breached police lines to approach him. Two cars were withdrawn during the Brisbane to Sydney run, including a Standard Vanguard driven by J. E. Thornton and a Volkswagen driven by Hagarty. Drivers praised the trial overall though Birdsville sections drew mixed feelings, and maps issued to drivers were criticized as hopelessly unsafe. Witter’s VW sustained more damage from fans than the event itself. Mrs Brown, driving a 1927 Rolls Royce, finished fifth despite the rough Birdsville track.
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Jack Davey
Chrysler
Davey
Brisbane
Sydney
J. E. ‘Thornton
Glebe
Hagarty
Eastwood
Thornton
Mudroe
Thorton
Aubrey
Surrey Hills
Victoria
Birdsville
Mapa
Fease
Witter
Commander Says Submarines Will Replace Carriers
The commander of Britain's submarine fleet forecast that faded missile fitting submarines could replace aircraft carriers as front line warships. He noted designs for the first atomic submarine named Dreadnought and praised the Explorer high powered mine powered by peroxide. He doubted whether Run had nuclear powered submarines and cited over 300 submarines in service.
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Sydney
Britain
Fear-Adain
W. Woods
Wood
US Service Aircraft Lost In North East Italy
A United States service aircraft with eleven aboard disappeared while on a flight from Casablanca to Iran in northeast Italy. The Sixth Fleet in Naples said fuel exhaustion was suspected. Planes, troops, and ships searched a 200 mile radius around Venice but weather hampered efforts due to thick low clouds and rain.
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Milan
A.a.reuter
Casablanca
Urana
Italy
Sixth Fleet
Naples
Lipa
Venice
Gessy
NS.W. President of AWU Dies in Nome Territory
NS.W. labor leader age 57 died in Rockville after a long illness. He served as president of the AWU for Nome Territory and held the post since 20 years. His widow survives. Public notices and tributes follow in the aftermath of his passing.
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Lag Workers' Union
Me King
Rrickville
Epine
A.W.U
Baystone To Run In 8.T.C. Cup At Rosehill
Trainer Jack Green opts Baystone for the 8.T.C. Cup over Flash Gem who won at Rosehill yesterday. The 8.T.C. Cup will be run over 10 furlongs at Rosehill with Finnham giving Green and jockey A. Mutley a double by winning the 16 furlong Rosehill Handicap.
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Bydney
Jack Green
Baystone
Flash Gem
Rosehill
Finnham
Green
A. Mutley
Pensioners Drive To Boost Funds In Canberra Area
The Original Canberra Old Age and Invalid Pensioners Association plans increased fund raising in coming months. Secretary Mrs C Park said members knit, sew, carpentry and jam items sold well and provide social value. A street stall raised £18. A rag and clothing drive starts in Yarratumla today with further collections. Tomorrow 182 members receive butter and tea at Acton recreation room. A fete and dance at Albert Hall and an arts union are planned.
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Canberra
C. Park
Yarratumla
Recreation Room
Acton
Albert Hall
Durham-Thobotson sprint ends with tough finish on field
The report notes Derek Durham of Thbotson pushing ahead and finishing strong before a late stiffness slowed him with 300 yards remaining. He expressed hope that treatment would allow a full recovery and enable further commitments as planned.
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Lanlon
Reung
Reuter
Derek Durham
Thbotson
Courag
Meatet
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John Garard
West
al Ho'den
Tuted
Ang Perkins
Garard
Mt. Morgan
N.E
Ns.w
AW. U
S.T.C
McColl
Mort Street
Braddon, Act
Melbourne
Len Griffiths
A.C.T
Mascot Airport
Qantas USA Airlift
Rothmans
New York
Qantas
Virginia
Australia
Tennessee
USA
Arnival
Consteila
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