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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Apr 18, 1944

Page

4

Death inquiry into Albert Villa fatality at Newport

Detectives probe the death of Albert Villa 04 of Curtown found dying near Newport on Friday. They believe he was struck by a motor truck about 1 am and then moved. Several men may have helped place the truck before Villa succumbed. Willis, an employee at Newport railway workshops, asked to leave early on Friday and vanished.

Melbourne Mantay Albert Villa Curtton Bun Ahrler Newport New Ellen Plac Willis

State Police Division Faces Postwar Restructuring Debate

Monday at the Police Association conference Premier Mr. scKell heard Sergio Dhavil lament discontent over police promotions and junior-to-senior fusion. Bergt. Driscoll proposed merging forces into a single body as part of postwar reconstruction, while Evatt cited safeguarding interests against absorption into a Commonwealth Police.

Bydney Sergio Dhavil scKell Eana Avian Driscoll Evatt Audi Fumi Evont Biete Commonwealth

Navy Edges YALC A in Rough Openers at Gym

The Navy defeated YALC A 40 to 17 in a hard fought opener at the Patriot Gymnasium in Manila Saturday. Capt Cotton McKin Meys led the Yankee club with a standout performance as Bivey White and W.G. Whitn added guard play. The YMCA game featured limited scoring and several standout defensive efforts.

V8 Navy Danweto Allum Yalc.a Patriotie Miailan Cotton McKinmeys W.G. Whitn Glaubi YMCA Glover Navy Tony Veill Joan Nna RMC

Canberra Women Hockey Team Trips to Sydney for Invitation Match

A Canberra women’s hockey team visited Sydney last weekend as guests of Noel’s Club for a representative match. Canberra won 5-2 with goal scorers J. Putman and L. Colwell. Noel’s forward line impressed, led by center K. Landis. The weekend fostered friendly relations, and Canberra hopes to host Sydney later in the season.

Canbert Ananciation Sydney Noel A. Grave Rydalmere Canberra Ke’ Batt K. Landis

Mystery of the Pyjama Girl Inquest Report

Melbourne inquest proceedings discuss a missing report on the Pyjama Girl case. Witnesses like J W Barry and Professor Burkitt present evidence about age, identity, and body examination, touching on Linda Agostini and possible matches with Philomena Morkan. The court weighs photographs, dental traits, and a 20 year Lamington Asbutry tenure in the investigation.

Melbourne Pulang Pypene Feiit France J. W. Barry Barry Chase Linda Agpatini Burkitt Sydney Terry Mobley Victoria Llanmurnieles TaePalre i Yngaetna Una Thore Morman Aptit Morinin Hobley Benbow Philomena Merkan Linda Agoatius Bubeinajmust Masa Morgan Ares Bell Purpoven Thomas Johan Quinn ALF Lamington Lasry Colinas

Woman outraged at La Perouse

A young woman allegedly battered in La Perouse last night, then robbed of a small amount of money. She was walking through the bush toward her home when the attack occurred, and police are conducting a search for the assailant.

Sydney Aris la Perouse

Murder charge after body found in Newcastle tram

Police found a corpse in a Newcastle tram last night with £301 in the pocket. The man, Willi ered Unt APATEN, faces charges related to a fatal assault on a girl.

Corbould Newcastle Williered Felice Parnell Pact

Obituary for Coral Maries of Bundaberg

Coral Maries dies after illness in Bundaberg region. Survived by daughter Myra Linette aged 9 and sister Mrs L Wilkinson. Predeceased by husband and parents, with memorial arrangements noted locally.

Coral Maries Fayewrood Turner Blef Linea Mike Marks Sudan Gao Jon Mire Marka Wo Sky Mmm L. Wilkinson New Guinn

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