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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Aug 08, 1950
Page
6
A detailed racing page lists Randwick entries and results including horses such as Trowney, Salvation, Ocean, Aristocrat, and King Vin from various stables in a dense schedule. It notes payees, prices, and placements across multiple events with numerous owners, riders, and track conditions.
Central Court today remanded Moutr. Phorntion alias Sam, accused of stealing 125 from an employer in Willan. Prosecutors allege unlawful deduction and payment irregularities. The case involves a watchdog and a public defender. Proceeding adjourned for further evidence.
Canberra suffers a defeat in a hockey carnival with match summaries mentioning Mooring Nowcastin and Bertha ye pant. The garbled text includes team references like University and Fleet Division results, listing players and scores in a period-appropriate sports note.
Fragmented report details a women's hockey match with unclear names and nearly unreadable lines. Despite garbled text, key elements indicate a defeat for the women's team, with limited clarity on opponent, venue, or final score.
London reports a packed Fourth Test week ahead as England aims to level the series. Names mentioned include Bedser and Filton among others with references to past stars and upcoming fixtures.
A report from the Public Service Bowling Association notes Al L Lamb was elected president of Une Cunha. The group plans a gathering and an annual meeting to be fixed. The report lists officers, committee members, and a planned arrival event with details about past presidents and members.
Fragmented dispatch from Sydney notes Sands Empire title bout consideration and a Singapore prompt to Gaza for a potential match. The piece references Deddys AVal Simin, British Control Board statements, and possible opponents with uncertain timing and locations.
An umpire from Melbourne has been selected to officiate the grand final of the Banborn football competition on Saturday September 20. President Mr G WV Mahoney and Mr Merrington are mentioned as key officials in the arrangement. The match will determine the season’s top team with Magbourna's lead noted.
The Bay LTA announces a boys and girls tennis coaching class led by instructors including B. Carvani, Fte, and others. The course runs August 30 to September 6 with one day of exams, evening clinics, and a selection for boys and girls.
Mona Melequane reports that the Australien Lvimayy erosheen Union warned the Federel Arbitration Court that a major strike may occur in Australia. The document references exports of wheat and price pressures, with Wul.B. Dawson as Federal Secretary addressing employers. A £10 wage claim is noted amid industrial tensions and March timelines.
The Australian woolgrowers groups and government officials discussed a ballot plan for woolgrowers to decide on a post federation policy. Key figures included Hitchens and Dawson, with opposition and support voiced across unions and associations. The meeting noted no definite ballot date as the Commonwealth Government promised to implement a past-principle approach, while debate continued over referendum rights and factory terms.
Fragmented lines describe a basketball draw or competition involving multiple teams and venues. Contains several garbled names and locations, referencing Friday events and veteran participants. The readable items point to a local sporting event with unclear details but notable participation from municipal teams.
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