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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Sep 05, 1955
Page
1
Britain may launch a sounding rocket from a site between the Hebrides and Greenland to test a small rocketry concept. Professor Chapman notes costs could reach £50,000 with no U S observer required, as Australia is floated as a potential trial location.
A Hungarian prison chief vanished with three inmates in a reported security breach. The incident involved internal police and border patrols, with authorities tracing movements to unspecified sites. No confirmed motive or identities available.
Reported crowd violence highlights the lynching of a boy named Spyieka near the Bay area. Two white men Roy Frynt and J. W Milam are accused in connection with the kidnapping and murder, as tensions rise over public outrage and alleged motives.
A garbled forecast from Brisbane markets suggests stronger wool sales ahead. Despite unreadable segments, analysts indicate higher demand and price optimism in early trading, with references to Sydney and global buyers shaping the outlook.
Local report cites a suspected fox attacked a hen yard on Captain Conk Crescent in GrAMM. Neighbors recall seeing birds scattered and a commotion Saturday night with possible predator activity. Further sightings noted Sunday, with one witness describing unusual canine activity nearby and a sharp scent in the area. Police stated no formal identification yet and urged caution for residents.
Dutch and U S sources report that war criminals convicted by the Netherlands will be released from Sugamo prison next Thursday. Another 22 recently granted parole by the United States and Tokyo authorities are expected to be freed after September 12. Sugamo prison holds more than 500 war criminals in custody.
A murky dispatch reports authorities demanding a suspect in a plane murder. The hijack-like plot involves a bomb aboard a flight and a subsequent Harbour wing explosion. Investigators trace the crime to suspects linked to Afro-Asian centers and a Chang Kai family network in Hong Kong.
A man was stabbed to death near Braidwood after a fight near a public building. Witnesses reported the assailant fled toward a rural area while emergency services cordoned the scene. A woman was later brought in for questioning by investigators.
A British patrol searched the Cypriot Archbishop late last night after a car chase near Lefemites Village. The Archbishop refused to submit to force and vowed he would not tolerate being stopped or searched again.
Poland plans a major defense reduction with a target to trim the armed forces by 47 000 personnel by late November. The move touches on Romania and other Eastern bloc states as talks and possible reallocations unfold amid broader security reassessments.
Canberra jet sets a new height record at Bristol with a British Canberra aircraft powered by Olympus engines. Commander Walter and Hiss Myer led high altitude engine development efforts. The new record exceeds the previous 3,606 ft by a significant percentage, set in May 1988 by the same altered jet pilot.
A flood event at Deniliquin is described with partial OCR garble. The levee held back rising waters as authorities and residents monitor the river, with mentions of local names and places amid a restrained report on the emergency.
Fragmented OCR notes describe air services involving the Netherlands and New Guinea, mentioning a capital, ownership shares, and Dutch airlines like KLM. The text is garbled but hints at cross territories and paid-up shares in an aviation context.
A mass racing incident at Mt Druitt left 14 injured as crashes sent spectators and participants sprawling. A stock car rammed a barrier, tossing debris through the air while cars collided near the track. Hospitalized victims include adults and children. several sustained head injuries and cuts.
A chaotic report notes Redex cars departing Perth with a farewell tone as crowds and drivers react. The scene includes mentions of Jack Murray receiving a welcome and a long list of vehicle models and registrations from various towns and dealers. The piece reads like a snapshot of a transport farewell event with scattered names and places.
A garbled account cites Bunnas predicting upheaval in Argentina and mentions the Archbishop Janetra, Clentini Crainirit Antinett, and Peron followers. It references violence, a Cardinal labeling a resignation offer a farce, and claims Catholics burned the Argentina flag as part of broader unrest.
Antarctic party participants report vegetable growing experiments at Weddell Beach. Lonwon and Sunnay describe soil trials, climate challenges, and equipment used to cultivate greens amid ice. Researchers note potential for midwinter harvests and future test plots to advance cold weather agriculture.
A blood bank in the year ended June reports collecting 294 3104 bottles of blood through the Red Cross. The campaign aimed to recruit 700 donors and notes commitments from Demers and others, with appeals to contact Mire T Snard and XMMN for applications as soon as possible.
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