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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Apr 30, 1946

Page

4

Thefts of MAAS Property At Port Melbourne Court

The Port Melbourne court today charged Air Force members over thefts of MAAS property. James Lindsay Hopkins, 28, faced counts of stealing sheeting and other items valued at £1086 and received six months imprisonment. Corporal Wilfred John Vickery, 29, allegedly stole bail of sheeting valued at £1919 and received six months. Corporal Bruce McNicholl Jones was fined £10. Corporal Thomas Henry Jury was counselled and released on £100 loan. Charles Hosking, formerly of the RAAF, received three months and was wed.

MAAS Air Force Port Melbourne Court RAAF James Lindsay Hopkins Wilfred John Vickery Bruce McNicholl Jones Thomas Henry Jury Charles Hosking

Kiosk Murder Trial Opens in Douglas Court

The trial of Ron Morris, 26, journalist, for the murder of Mrs. Jeanette Wicks in a Sydney tobacco shop began with Morris pleading not guilty and smiling at acquaintances. Laula Britton testified about the body’s positioning, while Robert Wayne Fullerton, a Water Board draughtsman, described the time of death and a borrowed sum. The hearing resumes tomorrow.

Rydney Real Criminal Court Douglas Rond Morris Jeanette Wicks Sydney Laula Britton Hin Mater Robert Wayne Fullerton Water Board Draugataman

State Lottery Byndney Draws Numbers and Names

Lottery No. 1320 drawn today lists prizes and syndicate holders. Frey Prize numbers 25 74 tied to Mad Hatters syndicate with Morris at 41 Market Street. Second Prize 70 480 Martins Lack syndicate with Mrs Martin of 108 Bearilah Street Campsie. Third Prize 82 000 Al Yours Darling syndicate with Mr Vo HWM at 2 Sinclair Street Wollatonceradt. Lottery No 4 827 to be drawn on Wednesday.

Bydney Frey Byndicate TB. Morris Mareket Street City Martins Mrs. Martin Bearilah Streyt Campsie Darling Syndicate Mew Vo Hwm Sinclair Street Wollatonceradt Lash Nolan

Industrial Board To Hear Claims For 40 Hour Week

The Industrial Board in Canberra opened a hearing on 32 claims by Canberra workers, mainly seeking a 40 hour week, with first decisions not expected until Wednesday. The panel includes chairman Mr Findlay and government, employer, and union representatives. A separate claim on cycle allowance was adjourned after limited evidence. A holiday pay and reduced shopping hours matter also surfaced, with a proposed conference between parties to resolve terms.

Wduatrial Boers Sanberra Walona Industrial Board Chambara A Clyie Centra Wednaday G. A. Indieyi H.R. Weterman W. Harris SYCLE Palotery Upton I. C. Bryant Wales Huntie Lives Wiltisae Canberra Lucan Mr. Findlay Bryant C. Bryant Findlay Henalee Transport Workers Union Ie Handa Lucas Dimaowad Aasiatanta Bummerville Findley N. F. McDonald Aastatanta Union

Two bodies recovered from Murrumbidgee river

The badly decomposed bodies of Rupert William Hunter, 48, of Binalong, and Henry James McInerney, 51, of Goulburn, were recovered today from the Murrumbidgee River below Burrinjuck Dam. Both men worked as rabbiters on Nanj Station and were last seen on Good Friday.

Tragic double murder at Nicholl's Avenue

Sydney police found George Albert Him, 50, a Tallways Department clerk, and his wife Else Hill shot dead at No 1 Nicholl's Avenue. A revolver lay between them and a call by a man on a telephone led officers to the scene. The bodies were found when officers knocked on the door today.

Sydney Hill No. 1 Nicholl's Avenue

Patrick Defeat Rocks Boxing World In Sydney Upset

In Sydney a notable upset follows Patrick's defeat by Newanland sparring partner. The result shocks the boxing world as Patrick gains recognition from The Ming and questions of a possible return bout. Murphy's trainer hints he will demand terms for reentry and a trip to England or Anne Hew looms as next steps.

Sydney Upadt Nate Patrick Stan Eatings Tike Arould England Anne Murphy Patrick Paciok Ern McQuillan Galwin Australia

Stradbroke Handicap bets boost as Rep shot aims for win

Betting frenzy surrounds Rep Shot’s Stradbroke Handicap bid after a fall on Easter Saturday. Queensland punter Charlie Hansen, linked with Raythot plunges, expects Reynhot’s odds to halve in Brisbane late this week. Also reports of Greyhound and racing notes from Sydney and Melbourne.

Redahat la Irming Tatlowls Ful Tel Deagon Durhind Reparot Leviathan Quiensland Charlie Hansen Ray Thot Brisbany Reynhot

Brood Mare Sales Auction Summary

Cevese, once a noted figure, attended Ghyny's salon where mare sales included The Booney Blud, Avis dam of Wingfeld, and Teette Noir by Dark La. Bidding reached 1000 guineas for a mare while other lots heard 2.00 guineas and 00 guineas. In total 126 mares were sold, totaling about 37,780 guineas.

Sydney Cevese Brillant Ai Ghdny Wale Avis Wingfeld Mace Sana Dark Lasend D. A. Quinlan Prrth

Rugby League Round Opens With Canberra District Wins

The Canberra District Competition began Saturday at Kingston Oval with Werte beating Bouthe seven points and Queanbeyan defeating Northa 14 points. Wests struggled against Bouthe’s defence in the first half with Newman scoring four penalty goals. O’Brien scored Wests only try after the interval. Frebstody starred for Queanbeyan North, Hinman scored for North and O’Neill converted the late try. Canberra relets confident after a 11-2 Foxton Cup final loss to Queanbeyan. training squads named for Goulburn match at Queanbeyan.

Canberra Kingston Oval Werte Bouthe Queanbeyan Northa Ave Wests Boutha Ine Omy Oy Newman L O'Brien Carron Newman Hia Hawke B. Newman Connelly Burgin P Prita Ler W. McApplen J. Murphy J. Hodges EL Willams Frestody Hinvkaman Anat Bell O'Neill Queanbe Bent Freeboay Harmon Osborn Maloney Hinman Trad Emblem Cary Day North Captains Fiat Embilin J. Thompson C. Burgin O. Trad Dinnerville W. McAppion Manuka Oval

NZ Racing Control Inquiry Under Review

Wellington government appoints a commissioner a comupelaiie and Bupren Court Judge an appointary magistrate and a Department of Internal Affairs officer to inquire into control of racing and to submit a report on proposed amendments including the exlation.

Wellington Comupelaiie & Bupren

Court records show Donald Micheal jailed for three months

In a cryptic report the 90 year old Donald Micheal, described as steamian, faced a three month jail term for a crime linked to an act previously considered, with a reference to a sum around £200 and £900 involving horses, all noted in court records.

Donald Micheal Steamian Waa

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