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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Aug 02, 1952

Page

2

Canberra Club Semi Final Billiards Match Report

Canberra Club reaches final after a tight semi final with hard play and high scores. Hilyard and anooker clash against Barry as Malone, Byrne, and Roberts push for the win, setting up a final with Fire Brigade at the Workmen’s Club West Thilrenky.

Hilyard Anookey Barry Canaterra Jorth McTit G. Malone A. ‘Wingtekt J. Byrne Brooker H. Milyard J. Barry P. Roberts D. Ni. Hunter Canberra Fire Brigade Work‘men's Club West Thilrenky

Commonwealth Health Officials Leave For Japan

Two health department officials Dr Le Weinholt and Mt Lindford Jett departed Canberra yesterday to attend a special health course arranged by the World Health Organization in Japan. The course will be attended by representatives of Western Pacific nations. They will be away about seven weeks, with the Commonwealth medical officer position covered by Dr Johnson of Western Australia.

Health Department le Weinholt Mt, RC Lindford Jett Canberra Yeaterday World Health Organisation Japan Weinholt Ax Commonwealth Medical Oficer Johnson West Austain

Flood relief plan: release river dam water to curb floods

Sydney report outlines Jom Bute's warning that floods worsen when dams hold back water during heavy rains. He urged controlled drawdown to prevent spillways from failing and reduce downstream flooding, citing potential job impacts and regional disruption.

Sydney Jom Bute BOP O Day Attr N.3.w

CorPantery Sins Spark Spat In Ongoing Debate

Moe Aleed and O O Sporr debate the sin of CorPantery amid a public discourse. Rourke and Iulbamvan weigh in with opposing views on policy and accountability. The exchange highlights tensions between leadership and resident concerns.

Banker Doubts Sterling Devaluation Feared

Melbourne report quotes A and A Bank general manager Willman saying devaluation may be avoided as balance of payments proves difficult. MF Wilson notes improvements in England since the war and expresses confidence in future steadiness amid uncertain tides in sterling.

Melbourne England

Cricketers Move To Breck With 5 Districts

A move to form an independent body with the W.S.W. Cricket Association develops among AGT cricket elites. Association president S Omerton has held preliminary talks with the paint Body. Club officials hope the action gives Canberra’s young players access and revives the game. The annual report notes resignations and elected officers, including R Ravage as wife member and W Henderson as president. Local club notes discuss transfer of Canberra to new limits and a review of club bounds.

Cricket W.S.W Somerton Altdeay Canberra Lavere Aviaire Club Henderson Anton Italy Oh CA Niles Dicky Trenafer Colboy K. Traynor Brow Noe Kenigi Sean Free Ot Plain Doug Lange R. Ravage Omve-Buaters Meare A. Niah C. Wiliam J. R. Fraser W. Wary J. Bonin Munyard W. K_ unt M. Bennett W. Henderson Mesera R. Glynn Traynor

Keen fight for first four in WW district league

The WW District Rugby League title race tightens with six matches left as Queanbeyan RSL leads the minor premiership chase. Captain’s Flat and Queanbeyan clash, while Causeway, West Queanbeyan and Bungendore compete for the other top four spots. North Canberra City and others pursue crucial wins as round results shape final standings.

A.C.F Queanbey Causewray Weatibeyen Bungendorm Queanbe Ral Bouth City Ale North ‘City Sahl Simday Queanbeyan Bayty Ovat ‘Nooth City Quesbeyen Caumeway Turin Causeway Wis Queanbeyan Rsl Mill Meat Canberra Kingman Oval North City Enabee Maerta Tomne Bank Queanbeyan IZ Fiat Qhevmbeyan Bangerlors Aly Went City Queanform Tall

How to Keep Fit at 102 London

Theodore Taylor, chairman of Yorkshire's biggest woollen mill, who will be 102 Monday, is highlighted in a curious note. The piece quotes him discussing fitness and daily routines amid his long life and work at the Valley mills, reflecting on aging and health.

London Rriday Theodore Taylor Yarkshire Minday Yorkarduy Eh Valley Mills

Umpires Needed for School Basketball Competition

Umpires are sought by school organizers for a large junior basketball tournament. Contact Mim Ball at Caneberra Girl Grammar School to volunteer. games feature Canberra High, St Christopher's, Telopea Park, and other entrants with results and schedule noted for August and September.

Uiyphea Ny Tel Ohms Thia' Wee Mim Ball Caneberra Grimmar Gaimmer Telopea Park St. Christophers Patrich’s Palesiek Canberra Gracunar Canberra Mt Christopher's Te Opes Park Chriistopher Queanbeyan Rownd Kyonm Denman Piane Gerwrio Moyo Tolopee Buigh St Ign Ign Aumust Veseratn Fund Gramiran Fa Ithar Bockey Ih Pgh ATL Girlie Tuockey High Peagan High 1 Margaret Mason Ann Austin Jemn Hing Tennim Tame Aen Baristophers Gallen An Bemi-Anal High Vol St Christophers Grea Fna Telopea MK Tigh Xi Christophers Vi Caneberra High Reeullek Gowrie Ayna Mackey Fisher’ Penta Gowrie Lyons

Academic Staff Exchange Underway At University

Short period academic staff exchange between Univ College and University of Mefcourse features Professor A De Hope returning to teach and Wayne Hayward from Bothy University studying his biases in English. Hayward holds degrees from University of Washington and Sart fe University. He earned 2 PRD for research on the He ll at sage, conducted in England after teaching in France and England.

Univ College Universit of Aradevile Bagilan Prafeamr A. de Hope University of Bourne Wayne Hayward Bothy Atu Teksee Wayne Nd Unity of Washington Sart Fe University Atuddien University of England France

Fear Cigarette Shortage By October

Melbourne retailers report an approaching cigarette shortage with expected arrivals in October and distribution in November. Quotas will be cut by Distelbur, but the shortage is not anticipated to mirror 1945 wartime disruptions.

Melbourne Victoria

Special Skis To Be Flown From Melbourne

A Canberra bound team including two Germans and eight Bollinger skiers will compete in the Dakin Cup ski jumping championships at Guth on Friday. The Selmer Norwegian club organized the event, aiming to set new records with the most modern gear in Australia. A third Canberra entrant will join for from events, with Alber Comberg of the YALC auxiliary club noted.

Canberra Gilumpe Australia Eve Gredier Stanly Wiesnow Fe Bteindimulier al Vate Comberg Hie Yalc AL Aki

Canberra tour clash blamed on weather and finances

Reports say Canberra games were scrapped due to financial losses of about £300 if rain halted play and lack of cover. Fiji and New South Wales teams faced schedule upheavals as NZ Union details circulated. The visit aimed to include Parliament events and a reception by the Governor.

Beaty Turan Patrick's Denerst Wiliam McKeth Soversanent Meise House of Representatives Ratu George Cukohan Filtsn Ive Council Tne Nitty Sheth Snaecson D. X Canterra N.C.W. ‘Union Canberra Manuke Ferme Bean Recor Financial Wire Cranberre Nunsiery Poiana BC Aloct Ann'endie

Promised Not To Be Found In Father's Company

Victor Nell Raymond Tugwell, a 36 year old plumber from Barker, faced a Criminal Court hearing alleging assault on his father. He denied intent to join his father’s business and requested freedom from obligations. On bond he awaited further proceedings as the court weighed the case and potential outcomes.

Father Adela. Priday Victor Nell Raymond Turne Bel Barker Hin Nel Tugwell Wed Beers Mavnig Ld Tather Dustier Maye Tugwiil

Meteor Collision Sends Two RAF Planes Crashing

London report says two RAF Meteors collided in mid air yesterday. Both pilots escaped unhurt as one Meteor managed to land safely and the other crashed, pilot bailing out.

London Frias RAF

Two German Children Die in Suspected Poisoning Case

Police wave theory that two German children in Tissadny died after severe illness possibly caused by bites of poison. One child died Tuesday while the other is in a serious condition at temple hospital on Wednesday. Medical staff report both may have suffered enteritis as the cause.

Garantee Asul Ascend Wis

Price Control and Union Pressure Highlight 1930s ALP Tactics

Fragmentary OCR notes describe the Victorian branch of the ALP pushing price control, calling for rapid union meetings, and pressuring the Commonwealth. It mentions an executive focus on employee applications and an arbitration effort tied to wage reductions and standards, with references to a central attack on national standards.

ALP Rere Commonwealth Nuatrallar

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