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Melbourne liquor laws spark Olympic Games controversy
United Press reports Melbourne faces a clash over strict wowser and Sunday blue-nose rules as Australia prepares for the 1956 Olympics. Officials and civic leaders warn of battles to water down restrictions while Sydney and Melbourne seek to cash in on influxes of 50 000 visitors.
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