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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
May 11, 1955
Page
5
A widow named Mekengie tied for second place with a prize of 46 000 in the state lottery. The winner was announced in Chevetnyt and Surry Hite regions as the third prize year and shared funds with nearby communities. Further details remain unclear due to damaged text.
Amid an emergency, no priority was given to ABC Studios as repair work lagged. The damaged stations and wire lines hindered service while crews sought to revive systems and restore operations.
Tense debate in parliament centers on whether a member was under influence during proceedings. Speaker Cameron faces opposition from Dr Evatt and Mr Menzies as clashing accusations and rulings spark a heated exchange about parliamentary conduct and the legitimacy of accusations.
Mr Holt praises industrial groups and regional efforts in a public talk urging unity against fear. He stresses cooperation among firms and civic leaders to spur progress and address pressing concerns facing the community.
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