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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Jun 12, 1951
Page
3
A Newcastle Albion type salvage ship was ordered to Alpnaed during a late night emergency when a carrier listed and sank. Firemen worked amid flooding as pumps failed to contain Bow water. The crew abandoned ship after waters rose, with salvage units rushing from Sydney to assist in securing the vessel.
In Sydney on Monday the French Rugby League squad defeated Australia 26 15 in the first Test at the Sydney Cricket Ground before 60 160 fans. France showed rapid ball handling and strong backline play, overturning an early 16 10 deficit to clinch victory as Australia failed to curb the French attack and execution.
A Wollongong hotel murder leaves police unsure if strangled or bludgeoned to death. A note on a mantlepiece contradicted by disarrayed room furniture as scientific experts from Sydney investigate. The victim, Mrs Lacy Burrowes, was found by Mary Dendy and the community recalls her well liked presence in Tumut and Wages.
The Imativa Heth of the Gene corre Puilhermasters gained see acing 1B Wollongong by Hae. The Canborri choir gained ATA points. The mixed chorus section was won by the yeetun Choir with 192 points. The Philharmonic Buel placed fourth with 1 points amid unclear notes on funding and equipment. Police involvement followed as details remained uncertain.
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Local reports describe a peculiar scare linked to SHERATON amid scattered notes about time and space disorder. Officials urge calm as communities note odd echoes of PEPRATON and ROAM geographies in the surrounding area.
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