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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Aug 09, 1946
Page
6
Sydney reports the State Government is weighing a draft bill to re introduce mid week racing and night trotting. The bill follows recommendations from sub committees and will be submitted to Caucus for consideration before Christmas. All segments of the racing industry may be invited to a conference when the final draft is ready.
Frederick Kilzhert, 85, a Dutchman of FairBeld, died after entering a confectionery shop owner’s home Tuesday night while clutching two homemade Joog-bladed knives. The City Coroner’s surgeon ruled the death caused by jagged glass, not four knife wounds. Police seek Moracco Thurnton, the deceased’s stepson, in connection with the tragedy.
The Royal Canberra Golf Associates held an 18 hole bogey competition at The Royal Canberra links yesterday. In A Grade Mrs Tregear and Mrs Wallace were 2 down, Mrs Jarratt 4 down, with Mrs Tregear winning on the count back. In B Grade Mrs Dawkins won 1 up over Mrs Kilmartin Square.
A list of greyhound races scheduled for Saturday August 16 with times 2 30 pm 2 40 pm and 3 30 pm at Maldon CanTerrre and Canberra. Named dogs include Royal Man King's Mantle Paters Equal Special Play Thark Lady Cotter Dot's Lant Jerry Tan and Lambert Pearl among others.
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