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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Aug 10, 1948
Page
4
Sydney judge heard a trial involving Jona Prater and Jacke labourer charged with assaulting James Alister with intent to rob, also accused of seizing Lillian Bath and her husband at Wil Bkidmore. Foster pleaded not guilty as the proceedings proceeded.
In Brisbane on Monday Mr Cyril Murphy, representing seven men charged under the anti-picketing act, withdrew from the case. He said the result was foregone and continuing would be a waste of money. He stated they do not recognize the law under which they are charged. The hearing was adjourned to Wednesday.
Patrick announces retirement after a long career marked by injury and controversial events. He recalls a two year feud with Tommy Byrne and sports moments that shaped his exit. He says he would have continued if healthier, reflecting on the desire to finish with dignity.
Schedule lists C Grade matches Reta Methodists versus St Patrick and Den us versus Commonwealth Bank. B Grade features Eastlake Hostel against Census YMCA. A Grade sees Combined Players YMCA No 1 versus Parliament House. A Reserve Grade includes YMCA Cemaua and Triation 7 with further fixtures.
Canberra Rifle Club held a Cup round stage with four riflemen competing under cross wind conditions. Scores included Lawes 44 8400 Bearty 44 8 1 and Priestley 46 4 ttation, with additional shoots at 900 yards. Other participants listed include McIntosh Beaty Pitt White Webb Rid Noaken and Lloyd, posting varied scores in a practice session on the club range.
A fragmented notice indicates orders accepted only through Carte Wines Pty. The readable text mentions ships, wines, and limitations implied by the incomplete lines, with no clear dates or names beyond the company reference.
A conference discussed urgent need for cooperation to handle wheat and reduce dependency on external supplies. Delegates urged government support to finance imports of farming equipment and road making machinery from North America, and to remove tariff barriers on wire netting fencing materials and building supplies critical for production.
Sydney reporter notes 52 year old Mabel Flora Rowe was remanded to August 16 at Campate Court charged with stabbing and killing Alexander Jonas at his home in Burdet Lakembe on a Friday visit. The evidence suggests Rowe fatally stabbed Jonas during the visit triggering the murder charge.
Competition was good for sheep and lambs with pensied sales today. Lumber market established for lumber while grown sheep remained steady. General quality good with primes and cata prices listed. Cattle supplies steady with 1247 head lifted. Trading satisfactory and values firm. Prime steers about 22/10, prime cows about 37/ and steer beef around 48.
Lottery result list shows numbers and prize winners with names and addresses. First prize 26442 connected to Thews aan Ratearn Et Maude Street Grimont. second prize 80687 The Right Look syndicate W E Bredsaw 53 Military Road New Zeal Bay. third 10825 He rorle Sovereign syndicate Joe Jeffrey Elizabeth Street Byrney 1d nah Prymuete 4 Bart 92 le and 1 wyndicete Church Btreet Woot Tamworth Puith prize 45087 Thank syndicate Fward Hin 12 Flom try Street Floaella Lottery No 1600 will he ten Lanmorrem.
Fragmentary OCR text mentions a licencee and Sydney with partial phrases including names and places, but crucial details are illegible. The readable bits imply property or travel references and a formal entitlement, yet no coherent event or outcome can be confirmed from the readable lines.
Canberra Court remanded Ambrose Jack a 23 year old clerk on a £7 theft charge. Police requested further inquiries. Sydney James Smith 35 a tradesman was fined £1 in default two days for being rogue and disorderly and £2 in default four days on two counts including indecent language.
The union cites action on upcoming Saturday morning shifts under the ACT. Provisions for undue discrimination and ward in raids on butcher shops are to be eliminated from April 24, 1948, to August 26. Employees may be required to work Saturday and Sunday mornings if a weekly schedule variation is approved.
AY committee testing of the combined unions at Captain's Flat mines will meet tomorrow to discwaned a request for a higher land bonus. Union members claim the weekly lead price justifies an 8 shilling increase while the firm has paid 33,060 to date.
Calpe tops the field in the Sydney Cup RSC and claims the Plate race, both events noted for strong performance. The horses are set to be retired at season end, marking the end of racing careers for these noted contenders.
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