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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Aug 11, 1955

Page

4

Canterbury Race Report: Blue Rimon Finishes Sixth

In the Novice Handicap at Canterbury Steward J Killian says I have never seen anyone strangle a horse to win. Blue Rimon ran third into the straight and weakened to finish sixth as Bigeloch beat Lord Cynara with Jolly Mac third. Owner trainer Webster agrees stewards may have erred in Javes instructions.

Mocarenes Blue Canterbury J. Killian Eaves Blue Rimon Blgeloch Lord “Cynara Jolly

Petrol Blaze Damages Bridges In Canal Area

Fire swept a canalside area causing multiple bridge damage and petrol vend related disruption. The explosion and blaze came from a factory lane near Se oeeereee, with several structures and vehicles affected. No further details available.

Landlady fights £50 loan claim as frame-up in Canberra Court

Elvie Thomas of Campbell Street Ainslie told Canberra Court the £80 loan claim by former lodger Peter Melville was a frame-up. She repaid £7 10s on receiving £5, banked £1 10s later, and said Melville left after disputes over debt. Witnesses supported her account, noting her deafness and Melville’s repeated demands.

Elvie Thomas Campbell Street Ainslie Canberra Thomas Peter Liniay Melville linotype_overtar Acton Guest House Youll Melville John Hugh Purnell Telarah Park Nartabundah Jenin Callen Ain Jomas Axle Purnel Peter Sinoas A.D. Gallina Thoma Melyile Thomas Doned Hier Joyce Winifred Nash Beventh Street Narrabundah Iran Nash Narrabundeh Reidenes Melville Vine Sash The Salvation Vwy

Dismissal of Excuse for Negligence in Canberra Court

In Canberra Court yesterday George Lawrence Gouge of Greenback Dairy Pyah wick faced a fine of 13/10 plus witnesses expenses after admitting negligent driving. Gauge, driver of a lorry, turned across the aero drome road at Duntroon while another vehicle approached about 18 yards away. Both vehicles suffered extensive damage and occupants were injured.

Ammue F.C Canberra George Lawrence Gouge Greenback Pyahwick Gauge Bir Phiprard J. Goodall Duntroon

Two Workmen Injured in Canberra Construction Accidents

Two workmen suffered injuries in separate Canberra incidents yesterday afternoon. A migrant from Tallan, Giovanni Bebble, fell from scaffolding at a new siding project at the Australian National University and was hospitalized in a satisfactory condition. Leslie Smith, 17, of Myall Street O'Connor, was crushed by a trunk at Robinson's foundry yard on Mort Street Braddon and later admitted for observation at Canberra Community Hospital. An X-ray result was not available. a suspected internal injury was considered satisfactory.

Giovani Bebble Pedder Street O'Connor Froma. Holat Australian National University Sebbie Aist Lst Setbie

Queen Salutes Fairies at Bridge of Ballagloomey

The Queen and the Duke of Edinburgh paid tribute to the fairies said to inhabit the Bridge of Ballagloomey yesterday. The ceremony referenced a legend about a person who witnesses a bride without acknowledging the fairies, a tale tied to local lore.

Douglas Weilheaithy Filizxbeth Duke of Edinburgh Ballagloomey

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