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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Oct 08, 1956

Page

2

Chinese Troops Fire At Group Fleeing China

A group of about 30 attempting to cross from China into Hong Kong was fired upon by Chinese frontier troops. At least one man was killed and three wounded. the group was pursued across the border before Hong Kong police arrived. Several others were found abandoned on brush land.

Nunvauay A.ap.reuter Chinese Communist Frontier China Hong Kong Tat Hongkong Lowu Pasa

Windy Trials Spark Fast Times and Flawed Records

At the Olympic Trials wind aided sprints and field events produced several bold marks. Betty Cuthbert and Marlene Matthews battled in the 100 and 200 metres with Cuthbert narrowly edging Matthews in the 100 and Matthews pushing her in the 200. Fleur Meller and Jin Bailey posted strong showings in sprints while others set or threatened state records despite gusty conditions.

Betty Cuthbert Marlene Matthews U2 Acconds Shirley Strickland Miss Cuthbert Miss Matthews Fleur Meller Jin Bailey

Three Tie In Federal Titles Opening Round

The opening round produces three ties for federal titles with scores listed for Basenaig, B Bach, J Flaherty, Ron Day, W Vesta, R Beadman, E Baler, D Slade, C Cram, B Christianson, Ken Woods, P Mitchell, Rex Brodie, F Jolly, and Ron Chalker. Monthly medal results show A and B grade leaders and countbacks with Roy Tiley and Ray Baldwin among top finishers.

B. Birch W. West Ron Day J. Flaherty E. McCroreyger L. Hellier

Four Injured In Collision At City Intersection

Four people were injured when a car and a utility vehicle collided early Friday on Dousidsea E Street near Limestone. Emergency crews responded to the crash scene and transported the injured to a local hospital for treatment. Authorities are investigating the cause of the collision.

Dousidsea E Street Limestone

Navy Reported to Possess Deep Depth Charge Prototype

The United Press says the U S Navy tested an atomic charge in prototype form last year off the Pacific coast in a deep water underwater detonation code named operation Wigwam The test reportedly yielded success and drew no public statement from the Navy or the Atomic Energy Commission Navy Secretary Charles Thomas indicated a new secret weapon could revolutionize submarine warfare

Navy United States Navy United Press Pacific Coast Atomic Energy Commission Angeles Charles Thomas Revolul Hogtei

Violent Shootings Hit Cyprus Coffee Shop

Three masked gunmen attacked a coffee shop in Vassa near Limassol. They shot three Cypriot Greeks, with one dying later, according to AP and Reuters reports.

Nicosia A.ap.reuter Vassa Limassol

Timber conference opens on timber selection

A five day conference on timber selection for building opens at House. Organized by the Associated Sown Sawmit era of N.S.W. the public lecture program includes speakers C. B. Hudson and R. F. Turnbull.

N.S.W Asociated C. B R. F Turnbull Australia Mr. B. B Huddleston

Stableford event postponed for International match at Federal

The notes list players Hunt Browning Bhain and Frewin among entries with scores and mention a best winner. Next week’s event becomes a stableford for the Mc Gue trophy but is postponed by one week due to the International match at Federal.

Hunt

Eden's Condition Improves After Hospital Visit

Eden's condition improved after a hospital visit as Sir Anthony spent time with him during a routine check up and his wife Lady Eden planned to stay another night at the hospital.

Sir Anthony A Lat Eden Dente Edien

Tivoli Role For Moynihan Tivoli Role For Moynihan

Sydney on Sunday reports the so called wild boy Tony Moynihan returns from Western Australia after a dull week at his uncle's station He jokes about a boring time at Mascot Airport He is linked to Mr Hants Wren Celebrity CF owner who says he has taken options on Tony's serving to appear in wedding plans.

Sydney Mayfils Tony Moynibss Western Australia Aft Mascot Airpot Tony Hants Wren Cfcuit Wren

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