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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Aug 05, 1952

Page

3

Fined contractors and youths face charges in erratic court notes

A Kingston contractor Giovanni Cappello was fined £95 and given about 50 days imprisonment for operating a five ton truck while intoxicated. A youth remanded for three charges of stealing and breaking in, Brien Morris Kelly, is to appear later. Several men including John Thomas McKennis and Edward Norman Jame Rundle Peacock are listed with various offences and court appearances as reported from the local sessions.

Mae Commonwealth Giovanni Cappello Kingston Cappello Canberra Brien Morris Kelly Clettrician Kelly Saleef John Thomas McKensin Yorton Swbmurer Edward Norman Jame Rundle Peacock Laboures Fric Robert Leslie Date John Kershaw La‘benker Joseph Lyon William Chater Belmont A Carpenter Keith Howard Tendon Jack Hammond John ‘Thoman Jones Templeton Alemath

Tur Ps meetings plan turf practice strip and turf wickets

Meeting officials discussed finance and site work for a turf practice strip and turf wickets. Officers named include R U Metcate as president and J Williams as secretary. Rural Lessees Association leader F Southwell warned of wheat season risks and possible fodder shortages due to low yields.

Tur Ps Ates Picholin Nicholas Johnstone Jomev Department of Infor R. U. Metcate Meus M. Wark J. O'Reilly C. Frewin C. Murphy Me. J. Willams A Corniah Messrs F. Hennings W. Cottingham D. ‘Brown W. Hansen P. Hourigan A. Nicholas J.macallum Scaref Murphy Rural Lessees Association F. Southwell

Boxing rounds report from Sydney fight night

Referee notes a tense second round as unsteady exchanges occur between fighters. Dugan absorbs punches to the face while King dominates initial exchanges, leaving Dugan in trouble as the bout progresses and shots stream from a cut under Dugan’s eye.

Byoey Aenneberry Dugan King

Australasian court keeps two death sentences in Darwin

The Governor General and Executive Council refused commutation for two New Australians, Jaroslav Koch and Jan Novotny, sentenced to death in Darwin for murder. Petitions from Czech groups over youth and upbringing were denied as officials deemed the crime gravity and premeditation clear.

Benster Spicer Will | Beccatileg Darwin Jaroslav Koch Jan Novotny William McKell Executive Council Supreme Court of the Northern Territory iSpemrntera Peta Tedree Petitiohe Australia Europe Enator Epier Wzjd Raylal Pie

Claims Old Potatoes Sold as New Potatoes in City

An officer of the Tasmanian Potato Marketing Board states greengrocers are selling old potatoes as new, with some reportedly marking up over 100 percent. Prices cited include 38s per ton buying, and 75s per ton selling. The potato association warns overcharging is being investigated as markets record rising greens prices and emergency transports struggle to move stock.

Tasmanian “Potato Marketing Board A. C Fonter Mr. Hogan

Vacancies for 120 Men and Two Temporary Labourers

An advertisement announces 120 men and two temporary labourer vacancies. Applicants must arrive ready to start at 878, with early arrival required. The notice notes workers from 3:99 am and mentions woollen work and prior experience. Verpflicht.

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