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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Oct 11, 1954

Page

6

Goranaeran Citizens Oppose Coor Water Supply Proposal

The group opposes a Coor water project proposing a dam at Coogong on the Queanbeyan river and a Swan River dam on upper Cotter. They urge maximal development of Cotter and connected streams to supply water while warning of land resumptions and disruption to rural livelihoods.

Goranaeran Citaziens Queanbeyan-Canberra Nsw.graziers’ Association Canberra Queanbeyan Queanbeyan River Cotter Coogong Queanbayar A.D. Campbell T. McDiarmid A.ct Uasabeyen Isi

Philippines Admitted to Colombo Plan Expansion

17 members now form the Colombo Plan for economic and technical aid to underdeveloped Asia with the Philippines joining as a full member after observer status. Canada’s Finance Minister Walter Harris noted the Philippines as a donor country, expected to receive technical aid in return.

Suawa Sunany Colompo Asia Philippines Japan Thailand Walter Harris Bouth Aha Ain

Speedboat racer Julian Verga dies in record attempt

Italian speedboat champion Mario Verga died yesterday while attempting to set a world water speed record. his craft disintegrated during the run up the Barn course.

Julian Mario Verga Ragera Barn

New German Car Set for London Sale at 250

An official from Hoffmann Company in Kintorf says a new German car will sell in Britain for about 252 pounds. Reported in Paris, the model features an air cooled twin opposed engine, four speeds, a top speed around 60 mph, and a two-seater body with a rear set of seats. The car did not appear at the Paris Motor Show and is slated for export to the UK at a bargain price.

London Germany Hoffman Company Kintorf Paris Cormany Te Han Birmingham Tos Varia Yeas Zett Et

Soccer Cup Upset at Lambert Park Stuns Fans

Sumtay Corrimnad defeated Letehliaest by five goals to one at Lambert Park yesterday to win the Stats Soccer Cup.

Bydney Sumtay Corrimnad Letehliaest Lambert Park

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