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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Apr 27, 1950

Page

3

New U S Tank Gun May Change World War II Warfare

Washington reports General Collina outlines a postwar plan highlighting a new antitank gun and modern weapons for most divisions. He notes advances in air defense rockets and high altitude anti aircraft systems, asserting U S units could defend effectively if attacked and possess superior combat capability in key areas.

Washington Wed Coline Alrome Collina Sgainut Aie

Y.W.C.A and YMCA Schedule Events This Week

The Youth Council of RW.CA will meet next Thursday at 7 30 p.m. A Business Club social features international films, table tennis, leathercraft exhibitions and supper. The YMCA and YWCA begin voluntary fund twiningy on May 17. Grading matches for basketball players will be played again next Saturday at Acton.

Davier T.W.C.A Rw.ca Business Gina Club Yw.c.a YMCA Fender Bpurting Kroupa Acton

Tarakan Deaths Found Due to Accident

A naval inquiry found an electrical fire in a blower fan switch in the petrol compartment caused an explosion aboard the ship. Evidence shows precautions to check petrol fumes, but the blast burned or exhausted several crew members. Names include Jef Stevens Bolton, William Frederick Tysoe, Malcolm Reginald Bandera, John Lawrence Robertson, Donald Dalziel Messenger, David Graydon, Francis Albert Manning.

Spinster Sues Chain Store For Damages In Court

A 74 year old spinster, Miss Elvin of Forbes Birt, sues Australia Ltd in the Supreme Court over a fall at Belridge's store on March 11 last year. She alleges wrongful arrest and demand for payment after being accused of shoplifting two pairs of bloomers. Police testimony and store staff accounts form the basis of the mixed claims in a long court proceeding.

Rgenaldtpiter Selfridgrs ‘Australia Ltd Supreme Court Today Higabeth Alvin Forbes Birt Raat Ageney Beltridge Buran Dawes M. May J. Johnerm Aton Ates Ell Mics Wilde Burgess A. Easter A Hicks B._Adama Burke J. Ander Son P. Kelleher J. Hopkins Werner J. Davidon Mike Karper Nicho

Reid Club Cl Saturday 90 am event results and draws

Report of Reid Club Cl activity with winners and matchups across multiple events. Names include A. Creamery, J. Bunting, A. Grahame, Mrs Lily, Mia Challen, Crawley, and Meyer, with several doubles and handicap finals noted. Also covers Public Service Tennis draws scheduled at Mazuka May 7 and May 14.

Barton A Taylor F. Pryor D. Borch E. Moallimer Re Mager Mra. Taylor Mike Ni Mally B. O'Neill Sim Brett Mins R. Crepe Bush J. Flynn Mian N. Selleck Ming P Kelly C. Aroney T. Walker Buddy J Hatton Bolten Robeta Mina Vfutken Beulhaline Adkkrirh G Walker J. Crap B. Kirkup Canavan P. Keane D. Setteher Mia Canavan Mina Roan Mian Edwards James Mian Mint Reid al A. Crawley R. Crawley JL. Gerwond J. Rees A. Dunning G. Cuauck Docull K. Camalt P. Sweaney J. Lily Lily Miss Challen Willis Bur Yon Mian Jones Edward R Brown Hannan Mra Behenk Cornwall Breihmere Ar Hoch Mev Meyer Iain F_ Quinnane Kennedy Mire Miss Marchant Miss Callander Miss Macnicol Mina Lucan Mix Edward Crawley P. Bweeney Mise Challen IR. Crawley Mia Mumter Soedly Mina Jones Cumok Miaraganana Owmand Graham Shain Danangbar Mia Challen Boaye Milne Tombe Edwant Cowell L. New P. Sweeny TL. Naar Mas Fonvaly Mir Ant Mra Cooper Ier A. Geatam Taylor D. Murray K. Carynally Bunting N. Plans Aga Bownlesympionship. Are Cooper Bhenk Winnie Mra Meyer Myre Shaineta Jollow Mee Cowell Naar Reok Bweeny Nal

Women's Hockey Highlights and Players Overview

Fragmentary notes list players Brophy Wood and Reditiond in a game against Baton, with unclear teams and scores. Mentions Kennett, Grammar, McKennie, and Po llvoe. schedule shows 3 pm to 8 pm at Christopher's vy Baronet. Unclear event details. reads as a scattered sports brief.

Wood Bs Baton Ranean Guy Max Neti Kennett Briknt Bryth

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