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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Oct 24, 1955
Page
4
Melbourne journalist Laurie White head receives the Redox rial from Motor Sport after a cited cable from the Australian Car Club London notes the trial was received and no further appeals are indicated.
A chaotic night car trial saw thirteen competitors finish with delays from rain and fatigue. Cars faced detours across Canberra and neighboring towns while officials from Canberra Redex and local clubs noted strong competition and tough conditions.
A fragmentary line lists ALCO Taxi Truck General Carrier with a phone number ending in J 1785, suggesting a classified or business contact item in the late newspaper. No further readable context available.
Puppets company led by Mr Scriven, arriving in Canberra November 1 on an Arts Council tour, will travel overseas by year end. The show features Australian animals and a new long narrow stage to improve viewing, with matinee for schools and evening performances at Albert Hall.
Sydney racegoers book flights with Internate and major interstate lines sold out as crowds chase Cup weekend. An airline clerk described bookings as very brisk and warned same day returns were impossible, with at least a day needed for travel. Mt Minamidake on Sakura Island erupted yesterday sending 7000 ft clouds and smoke over a wide area. a prior eruption injured several student climbers.
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