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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Apr 23, 1952
Page
3
The report notes Tammy McGovern from Britain is to meet Australian Frank Wiannery this year in a light competition in Australia with a guarantee of 00 for the host again at Flannery.
Sydney reports Sir Douglas Copland, vice chancellor of the National University, told a Cathedral Luncheon Club gathering at St Andrews that Australia must lift industrial efficiency or risk lower standards.
Selemem Ye spoke of a planned three to four week stay in Australia to attract top fighters and arrange a major bout. He discussed Australia’s export income, potential production cuts, and the need for national effort to improve living standards amid wartime-style mobilization.
Deepenton police pursue a link between two men who died under mysterious circumstances. An exhumed body from Rockwood cemetery is examined for traces of poison as authorities plan a government autopsy. A woman will be interviewed as detectives seek to confirm a possible connection and determine motives.
Arthur Hitchen, 20, serving a car stealing sentence at a farm prison, escaped during the night. An intensive district-wide search followed, but he had not been located by late tonight.
The newly formed Eastern Suburai Club names Basta 1 to play Royals 1 at Duntroon No 2 ground at 2:15 PM. Easts Reserves meet RMC 3 at Dun trea No 1 ground at 2 PM. The report notes players Gallagher Hart and Witt among others in the squad.
Police reported multiple Driving offences in the region. Donald Campoa contractor faced a guilty plea for a severe driving breach with fines and costs totalling 1740. Arthur Trish from Kings Cross Sydney pleaded guilty to excessive speed with a 5 pound fine. Others, including Booth Tolien and Voom Northumberland Road residents, received fines up to 8/6 with court costs. An arson-related charge led to imprisonment for lighting fire in the ACT during extreme weather. The incidents occurred around December 22 and March 8, with proceedings at local courts and references to Civic Centre and Federal Highway.
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