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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Aug 09, 1950

Page

3

San Domenico Doex Brilliant Trial At Canterbury

San Domenico Doex a San Domie sprinter faced a lashing trial at Moorefield this morning with a heavy track. He ran the first furlong in under 14 seconds and held form under Winter handicap conditions, hinting at potential for Warwick Stakes later in the season.

San Domenico Bydney Brillant San Domie‘algo Frederick Cilawld Hasdlay Canterbury Moorefield Ban Pumnenka

Freighter in Distress at Sea Near Montreal

A damaged message from Tuesday reports the Norwegian freighter Bettis T600 tons sending a distress call from about 960 miles east of Newfoundland. The message describes broken readings and very high seas. A patrol cutter was dispatched to the scene immediately.

Montreal Tuesdy Comatmuard Belfris Johns Newfoundland Despaten Avene

Appeal in Negligent Driving Conviction Upheld

The Court of Appeal upheld an appeal by Hurley against a conviction for negligent driving. The lower court had fined £8 after a not guilty verdict on negligent driving when a vehicle was on the road. The judges found the facts did not prove negligence and quashed the conviction. The hearing featured Mr. Crawford and solicitors for the Crown.

Oearley An Arlvan Paty Bae Tuadon Bla 4.C.T. Supreme Court Hud Honour Terday Kim Rand Ap Jrw Hurew Vane Crawford Davenport Patrick Nash Ainslie Asc Cagherra J. L. Magnus Burrington Leslis Blunfell Queanevan Naeeault Nth Justine “Dante Oe Cantal HII Hogtel Conta Phensiad Gergeant Graigal Destla Sete Bissi le Gommyenita Avenid Iaty. Canter Danika

Jockey Club Office-Bearers Elected at Annual Meeting

A large turnout at the ACT Jockey Club Annual Meeting elected five office-bearers. Chairman Str. FB Bennett was reappointed as vice chairman, with other officers including A. Beg art and J. W. alien Ty noted among the new or continuing roles.

Clin Lak Night Ware Str FB. Bennett Irply Me. A. Cme Eammilion Mendrn J. W. Alien Ty Coffey A. Begart Ain Simuela Garnett FFF Ganter W.C.A

CANMEARA COURT NEGLIGENT DRIVING AND BAIL FORFEITURES

Readable fragments report a court case involving Patrick Nash of Ainslie charged after a car crash and suspected liquor influence. Also documented are multiple bail forfeitures for drunkenness and negligent driving, with police actions and statements from witnesses and a constable.

Walgett Peril Deaths Feared If Levee Breaks

Sydney reports Walgett residents face drowning if the levee around the town fails under rising flood waters from the Barwon and Namoi rivers. Constable R Thomson described urgent efforts to shore up the levee as water levels continue to rise. One levee breach would leave homes floodbound with roofs just above water.

Walgett Sydney Barwon Namol Rivera R. Thomson

Shinwell Sees No Reason For Panic

The report quotes Shinwell dismissing fears of a crisis and urging steady defense, noting no new aid appears necessary and warning against overreaction amid ongoing security concerns. It references British defense posture and public reassurance about potential incidents.

Shinwell

Lottery No 2112 Draw Report Missing Details

Fragmentary lottery notice from Sydney dated Tuesday lists Lottery No 2112 and a principal name, but text is garbled. Reads like a drawing event with street address Granville and a rector figure A. Eopers, yet many words unreadable.

Sydney Tuewsay Ovday Taco Rectortr A. Eopers Od Street Granville Aera de St Sa

Motor Boat Breaks Coopers Creek Navigation Record

A motor boat navigated Coopers Creek from Broken Hill to Birmingham Union Street Brisbane via Cooper’s Creek for the first time in history. The journey of the twin brothers Harris covered about a month by road and ten days by boat, aided by rationing and a donkey for food at times.

Amin Birmingham Unie Streten Cooper's Cewck Twina Max Tyo. Croken Sail Cutherfond George "Harris South Australia Coopers Creek

Yon Nida Dogs Brilliant Round at Niles Golf

In Niles Illinois Norman Von Nida fired a brilliant six under par 66 to lead after 58 holes in the American championship section. Douglas and Alexander trailed by two strokes. Pickworth and Ferrier were six back. Von Nida matched the course record breathing life into the chase.

Niles Illinois Norman Jon Nina Furgol Leead Pam O'Mhanter Deve Douglas Ava Alenander Srukee Tha von Nida Wam Gul Lil Tome Lloyd Mangrum

Fragmentary OCR Note on Magistrate Warning in Political Dispute

Readable fragments describe a political argument between two men. The magistrate warns that consequences will be more serious if conduct repeats. Details on people, place, or date are unclear.

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