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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
May 14, 1955
Page
7
Brune rrany reports a further positive showing in the No 4 well at 3,455 ft during a depth test at 8. The prior test at 3,220 ft was negative. The Sydney Stock Exchange saw a surge as Longreach shares moved up from 4 to 5 and brokers traded 07,500 shares, bringing weekly total to 99,100.
New York fraay Interzone final of the 1955 Davis Cup will be played on the Germantown Cricket Club courts in Philadelphia from August 12 to 14. The winner will challenge the United States at Forest Hill New York from August 30 to September 28. Australia must beat Mexico in Chicago on July 15 to enter the tie, likely to be held again at Brazillville Kentucky from July 22 to 24, with the zone final possibly against Canada on July 28. The Interzone semi final begins August 6. The Germantown Club has history with Australia, including 1924 when Patterson and Poe were defeated there.
The Northern Suburbs rugby league squad will assemble at Ainslie Oval this Sunday at 1 p.m. sharp. Players listed include J. Bkerry, Nash, R. Cowte, J. Hourt on, M. Martin, P. Hourigan, Peterson, T. Graham, St Southwell, B. Crombie, Hor jan, K. Hamilton, G. Burt, R. Seal, and A. Harrington.
Vissimir Bray a 25 year old cook of Cooma faced remand on a theft charge after allegedly stealing a Port Able typewriter and money. Detective Constable Albert Bhewan of Queanbeyan police alleged Bray had underpaid workers and misreported hours. Eric Hollies, a 42 year old England fast bowler, reportedly joined Warwickshire to reach 2,000 first class wickets.
The Motor Traders Association and the Service Station Association of NSW say petrol prices will rise by a penny a gallon next Monday. The increase, endorsed by the oil industry, marks the first time in 44 years that retailers’ profit margins are altered. Shell’s NSW manager G C Bautelle said he had not been advised of the rise but anticipated a similar penny rise in the ACT.
Barbados reports no firm selection for opening batsman ahead of the fourth test against Australia at Kennington Oval. Alf Valentine returns from injury to bolster pace or spin options as Jamaica’s Tom Dewan is mentioned among changes. Denia Atkinson leads a squad including Sobers Valentine Walcott Weekes and Worrell.
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