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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
May 09, 1955
Page
4
Australian Petroleum Pty Ltd plans a new test well at Rough Range. Mr JW Then Hutctiend reported yesterday that Well No. 1 would be drilled, with work starting after a seismic survey and tests. Further details await results of the geophysical studies.
The nation mourns a brave soldier and a shining example to public life as Lords honor Earl Gowrie. Politicians and peers praise his courage and leadership in a solemn tribute reflecting on a life of service.
Queanbeyan Royals beat Northern 31 24 in a tightly contested match. West and Smithro opened with early penalties, Douch brace and strong back play helped Royals steady the game. Coasted by solid forward work, Royals kept Northern under pressure with crucial tackles and goal attempts.
A fragmented passage notes a convoy or policy of moving workers and plant material to India in Festus year 1098. It references a covenant involving workers and plants and hints at colonial transport arrangements and related upheaval. The text is garbled and keeps to non-specific entities.
A balanced soccer match at Kineston saw Napad and Kanusta with goals and strong defense. Napad keeper Della Torre denied several chances as the game ended 1-1 with late push for a winner.
The Adelaite Steanwaly Ona Ting Ltd is appointed caretaker for a local firm as finances are reorganized. The move follows an arrest and the involvement of multiple parties in a complex business arrangement.
About 38 riders competed at the Can very Motor Club event in Narrabundah. The crowd watched races across several classes with riders like Bayley, Burrows, Dwyer, and Woodyatt posting top results in junior and senior events.
Prime Minister Hugh Foot and Privy Council reject a petition to save former West Indies test cricketer Logie Hylton from a death sentence. The date May 27 is set for his execution, one year after his wife Lurline was killed at their home with five bullet wounds.
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