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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Sep 21, 1955
Page
7
A motorist was fined £10 after attempting an overtake on the crest of a Mil road. Police report that McMillan observed headlights approaching and the driver swerved, forcing a police car off the road.
Sydney reports indicate 2 more men and employers involved in a wage dispute will return to work tomorrow. The workers were dismissed earlier for refusing to work under the terms of a contract. A conference this week is expected to discuss increased rates of pay.
Two hundred thirty-one players compete in the 1955 Combined Services Golf Day at Royal Canberra. The first groups tee off at 1 40 am with five minute intervals. draw lists numerous players including Packer, Martin, Fin, Gal, Tilley, Burke, Wiken, De Culvert, Madison, McFadyen, Murphy, Blakes, Wark, Cole, Perris, Marriott, Penglase, Talbott, Campbell, Dunstan, Myles, Binnie, Gasparello, and many others from Royal Canberra and allied services.
A NSW deputation urged rail concessions for wool movements to aid marketing. The group pressed for preferential handling and transport rates, arguing improved movement would benefit wool producers.
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