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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
May 22, 1954
Page
5
Fragmentary report notes youths forced entry by battering door locks to obtain a detonator. A portion of materials from a quarry area near Lake Woodell remains recovered. Authorities warn of safety risks and reinforcement measures as investigators review the incident and possible motive.
Lottery No 30.5 drawn with entries from multiple syndicates and individuals including M2515 of Beky 113 Railway Steel Cor rimel and 32 513 Two Bills Syndicate W Gunning 40 Cry ton Road Croydon Third ATAIT Livkuazewick 294 Bive Inlands Road Cragila Fourth 83 108 Black Cat syndicate Mrs Dunning Alexander Henriletta Street Special Lottery 216 to be drawn on Monday.
Pete Bedgmen of Vancouver and Jock Kramer’s tennis troupe push for a world open event to employ players and boost pro tennis. Bedgmen plans retirement this autumn and Australia tour follows. Tigge faults amateur associations in the United States for hindering pro tennis through exclusion.
In Melbourne a rugged lightweight bout ended with a narrow decision as Misty Coates pressed the pace while the American challenger struggled to find rhythm. The action featured hard exchanges and sustained aggression from both fighters, with late momentum edging the outcome for Coates.
Reports from the Australian building industry group show Americans cutting expenses by using lightweight materials. Weight reductions of up to 30 percent in steel structures were noted, with significant savings in a Texas project where 1,800 tons of steel were saved and overall load reductions of 15,000 tons. Perlite and vermiculite products contribute to lighter, faster construction, enabling thinner plastering over metal and enabling strong insulation with lower weight.
Nagle took the lead in the Queensland open golf championship at munaterly six under par 68. He carded 68 to go three over D. Katten on Queensland’s course, with Cremin and other rivals vying as round totals show tight scoring across the field.
Perth Power Court reduced bail for Edmund Muriel O Dwyer a 37 year old Nedlands man charged with theft of 23000 from Australian National. The court noted difficulty in securing defence and set bail at 200 pounds with 4000 surety, ordering O Dwyer to report twice daily to police.
Melbourne dairy leaders urge government to subsidize powdered milk exports to Asia. N Brown of Red Hill argues Australia should redirect part of defence spending, about 200 million pounds, to aid shipments, noting nations can absorb higher exports. The call faces political opposition and unclear feasibility.
Readable fragments describe a student riot at a tube station with violence and property damage. Police questioned youths after clashes with sheltering passengers, windows broken, gates torn, and reports of individuals jumping barriers. One porter allegedly injured while restraining rioters as emergency cord was pulled.
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