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Newspaper

Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Apr 13, 1944

Page

4

Carnival Fundraiser at No 2 School of Technical Training

The RAAF and athletics carnival will be held at Miunukx Oval on Saturday April 22 with marching contests among the WARAP WRANS and AW.AS. Proceeds support the ACT Red Cross. Organisers expect a strong turnout and feature performances by servicemen teams and guests from Eas House and High Commission offices.

No. 2 School of Technical Training Miunukx Oval Wharrinter-Service Snone Ath Hetic Evanta Noveltien Red Cross WARAP WRANS Las Grwrie Vitationa Te Eas Grm de Evatt

Gatekeeper Seat for Trial in Sydney Coroner Proceedings

A Sydney coroner holds an inquest into a fatal bus crash near Tunnel "Pha Coroner. John Sponborg, driver of the Kempsey Mall train, testified about his efforts to stop the bus at high speed. The inquiry examined braking, signaling, and the moment of impact as the bus collided with a freight railcar, with testimony from a detective and other officials.

Sydney Uwe Hornady Distr Sonesery Sintom m Kempsey Mall Branders Tive Feds Ender Poe Elrieh Emery Heyls Mr. Meevemens Wii

Yearlings fetch high prices at Sydney auction

The report notes strong bidding for yearlings led by a Gold Sovereign consignor from Pemiaiat and a buyer Mr Scone of beta OE Be. Prices reached £1,000 per head with average selling figures around £628, as bidders from Sydney and other regions push total turnover toward £148,505. Authorities provided no clear comment on Commonwealth Government involvement.

Wernensia Nner F & Metropolitan Scone Sydney Aton ii Seishin Jeera Fogether Galcea van Commonwealth Thin

Death of Derry winner Melbourne Weonenby

Noted racing figure Weonenby of Melbourne dies at Cant Ate bourne home. He chaired the Williamstown Racing Club and the Victorian Football Association. He won the last Victorian Derby with Precept and trained multiple winners including Brutal and Knight in several major handicaps.

Melbourne Weonenby Mtr Cinton Iwiainest Sporting le Hie Cant Ate Bourne Williamstown Racing “Club

Rennien Relief Tablets for Immediate Digestion Aid

An ad style note promotes Rennien tablets as a quick digestion aid without water. It claims the pills are individually wrapped for pocket carry and available in minty packets with a stated serving size.

Scout Notes From Cottermouth Campring Outing

The Cottermouth camp outing by local scouts yielded a win for the Raxien with the Magpier Finning. The party routed rain and reached the gorge near the lower Calla and Tumbidgee. Jim Douglas stood out in the fishing party while Trevilian fad J. Thompson transported the honey bear to and from camp. The troop will meet tomorrow evening.

Ancoun Canonera Cottermouth Mosara Queanbeyan Calla Ue Murs Jim" Douglas Tte

Canberra Guides Bid Farewell to Lady Gowrie

Guides and Brownies gathered Tuesday afternoon in Canberra to bid farewell to Lady Gowrie. They presented an embroidered bookmark as each Guide contributed. The ceremony concluded with the Guides marching past the Lady Gowrie and she inspected them, then the 1st Canberra Ranger Company planned their first meeting at 9 am.

Canberra Gowri Gowrie W.V.R. Esomm Acton Canberra Ranger Co A.m

Home Builder Fined for Unpermitted House

At the Special Federal Court Clyde Dayton Ramam of Maroota faced charges for building a house without a permit. He was fined £50 for constructing a dwelling valued at £62, with claim of no knowledge of regulations.

Sydney Pola Defence Atkinson Fedral Court Ans Cna Clyde Dayton Raram Vif Maroota

Trams Collide Injuring Twelve in Sydney Intersection

Sydney reports twelve people injured in a morning tram collision at Coogee Line. A Coogee bound tram rear ended a Circular Quay bound service, tossing passengers from seats and causing showers of broken glass. Several were taken to hospital for treatment, with none in critical condition.

Sydney City Sound Coogee Uine Coogee Circular Quay

Women’s hockey notes and scheduling confusion arise

In this fragmentary item the text lists names and times for women’s hockey events and refers to an umpire shortage affecting matches. The readable portions mention YWCA and a few individuals, but details are unclear and dates or venues are not specified.

Lottery results and next draw announced

The Wednesday draw of Lottery No 1014 produced several minor prizes. winners include Canberra Syndicate Mim and C Bencom with No 3047 and 158 Daw No 47 715. A fourth prize went to We Five Syndicate and Hill's New agency in Hamilton. Lottery No 1045 will be drawn Friday morning.

Lowe Ie Prise Canberra

Home Defence 21st Battalion V D C Parade Details

A full key parade is planned for Sunday with A Company carrying out training and range practice. B Company assembles for drill and training at Button, with a bus from Gilen Street at 0 a.m. HQ Company to drill hall and vehicle transport arrangements.

Gilen Street Uansport Darade Hiatt

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