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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Sep 14, 1972
Page
2
In a dramatic test at the Dunlop proving ground a photograph shows the Aquajet trend in the SP Sport tire creating dry rubber contact by pumping water sixteenths of an inch deep. The hydrodynamic action sprays water outward through the Aquajets as the tire stops a full car length shorter than normal radials.
A reader letter describes a radial tire praised for long life and reduced tread wear. Test data from Sunland Park racing suggests the radial achieved 107.6 mph averages versus 119.10 for normal radials, with owner claims of 26,000 miles and continuing performance.
The opposition leader Mr Whitlam accused the government of bringing Australia into disgrace over the Aboriginal embassy sit-in at Parliament House. He condemned police and government actions, urged restraint, and warned of serious consequences if ordinances and trespass matters were mishandled.
A fragmented OCR passage mentions multiple garbled phrases including references to Gus, stop debate, and various unclear terms. The readable portions suggest a chaotic transcript or stenographic error across names, places, and numbers without a clear coherent event or outcome.
The speech centers on calling for mercy for a group described as under a lash of political and legal pressure. Mr Killen argues for clemency and a reassessment of the offense charges, urging the government to consider a broader, more gracious approach to justice.
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