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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
May 12, 1959
Page
4
A group of Swedish doctors developed an artificial nose to prevent infections after tracheotomy operations. The device was demonstrated in Lund to a meeting of ear, nose and throat specialists for use on patients with wind-pipe openings.
A sales pitch urges readers to visit their battery dealer and purchase the Dunlop Winter Starting Insurance plan. It promises a free start if the battery fails before August, framing coverage as essential for winter preparedness.
Delville Wood, leading Australian sire for five seasons, sold for 2000 guineas to R M Bowcock. The Kia Ora Stud dispersal fetched 125 045 guineas total as N Wheeler bought a majority of the horses and paid 9500 guineas for Judicate and 2500 for Double Bore. Golden See brood mare with Delville Wood foal sold for 4250 guineas. Mission Chimes progeny, including Evening Peal, bought for 3400 guineas by Alabama Stud.
Mick Leahy, at 10 9, outpoints Nigeran Sandy Manuel, 10 54, over 12 rounds at Sydney Stadium. Manuel won only rounds three and six, with boos when he punched on the break. Leahy floored Manuel with a late right cross.
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