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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Aug 04, 1949
Page
3
A garbled, partially readable chunk from a Melbourne page describes an alleged event involving soup and an army, with unclear names and actions. The fragment mentions tasting, a seller, and authorities while referencing possible legal or official actions courting a drastic measure.
Canberra and North Canberra clashed in a disrupted Broly Santer competition at Manuka with North Canberra favored. Key players included Leyinide Almond Marshgrove and Hawke Arener Ouge Newnan with several teams like South City and Queanbeyan noted for upcoming games at University Oval.
An Australia era report claims E Thornton Sharpley acknowledging ballot rigging during 1947 to aid Communist bloc influence. He describes actions to influence Clarke's Union votes and admits involvement in manipulating ballot papers under legal scrutiny.
The Canberra Cup resumes with two Saturday games at Northbourne Oval featuring North Suburbs Navy Forestry and Norths No 26. Navy and Forestry lead as final contenders. Navy could meet Forestry if results allow. Invitation matches include RM C v Combined Sydney High Schools at Duntroon Oval and Northbourne Oval fixtures with Manly and ACT arrangements.
At the Farmers and Hettiera Association annual conference, President Roberton spoke on demand for a standard tag to indicate wheat quality. He proposed a system linking price to quality, suggesting premium when quality is high and below par when quality is low, to support the industry.
Hassen plans a Honolulu bout in August with a September return in the tent city. Manager McQuill and trainer McQuil lan expect a two week window for the contest with Rudy Cruz as the top rival and Archie Kemp available for September duties.
Perth reports Marty Hayes plans a fight with welterweight champion Delaney upon Delaney's return to Sydney Moves from England. Delaney arrived today on the Orient liner and could agree to a bout at month end. He defeated Alf Marsh, once rated Arthur Welter in England, in his only overseas appearance.
Richard Grill leads Westridge with 617 runs and 19 wickets, averaging 27 with the bat and 10 with the ball. Newcombe scores 562 runs at 35, Quigg 64 at 54.8, and T Phillips claims gt wickets at 12.2 runs per bowler.
A Canberra court heard cases including offenses of driving under the influence, illegal use of a cycle, and theft allegations related to a vehicle. Sentences included fines, short imprisonment, and conditional drivers’ penalties, with witnesses and police testimony noting opportunities and limitations in evidence.
Buses were involved in two accidents yesterday in Canberra at the intersection of Ollie try and Canberra Avenue. Commonwealth car driven by W. J. Bleynolls collided with a bus driven by WG Keeley, causing slight damage. One person was injured. A second collision affected two buses driven by W. Le Green and another driver at Wat toe.
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