Wollongong Murder Suspects Detained After Shooting
Police detained two men today as part of an investigation into the shooting of George Adams in Wollongong. Adams was shot at his Sea View Street home, near the front door, around 9 20 p m. Ev an Davies and Rafael George O'Brien, 18, were charged at the Wollongong police station with murder and are set to appear in court tomorrow.
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Wollongong
Deree
George Adams
Adams
Seaview Street
Ter
Tince Station
Evan Davies
Rafael George O'Brien
Wollongong Pollo
Lomurrew
Censorship officials in Melbourne questioned over private letters
In Melbourne and Sydney questions arise about volunteer women acting as censors for the Eastern Command. Allegations claim censors discussed items from letters between service members abroad and families and some took letters home, risking disclosure. The Army Minister Mr Street declined to comment, saying censorship staffing is under review with new establishments issued to commands.
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Melbourne
Eastern Command
Sydney
Ttig
Volumleer
Army
Street
St Patrick's Goulburn to meet Canberra High in final at Manuka
A special train has been arranged to bring pupils from St Patrick's College Goulburn for the Secondary Schools Association first grade premier ship final against Canberra High School at Manuka Oval tomorrow. The 2.30 start fits train schedules and over 400 pupils from both schools are expected. Canberra High aims to scoop the pool as others have won earlier grades, while St Patrick's defends the Nish Cup and ACT Rugby Union pennant. The season ends with remaining matches including Premiera v The Rest and the Canberra Cup final.
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St. Patrick'’s College
Goulburn
Canberra
Gahoo
Secondary Schools Association
Manuka Oval
A. Dbd
Watson
C.H
Bro. O'Connor
St. Patrick's
Canberra High School
Tta
A.C.T. Rugby Union Pennant
C.H.S. No. 1
Canberra Grammar School
A.C.T. Union
Premiera v
Unclear harness racing card with mixed names and numbers
Fragmented OCR listing shows horses, jockeys, odds, times, and placements across multiple heats and events. Readable entries include names like Stalin, Prince Winooka, The World, and My Friend, with unclear event structure and inconsistent data.
RAAF plane fails to return after sea exercises
A twin engine RAAF aircraft with six crew left Archerfield for sea exercises near Brisbane and did not return by 5 PM. Last seen over the Amity cable station en route to Point Lookout. Search launched. possible forced landing on a beach. ships ordered to watch coastal waters.
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Brisbane
Hae Ok Ue
Archerfield
Amity
Point Lookout
On Air Schedule Listing Multiple Programs and Stations
A dense output of radio programming with times and shows including Essential Services News Daily Dozen Breakfast Music and various broadcasts from ZFC, 3AR, and other stations. Notable items include Sydney Symphony Orchestra performances, Beecham, and multiple news blocks throughout the day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
ZFC
S.C
Lionello Cecil
Sir Thomas Beecham
Sydney Symphony Orchestra
Seftin Daly
Music of England
Variety
Chase
Stock Exchange
Sporting
Ingleburn Camp
the Rhythmelodianas
Sterlude
Cheap at Half the Price at Canberra Kennel Club
At a Canberra Kennel Club meeting on Sunday an outstanding bill for alcohol from the last show was discussed. It was proposed those who drank would pay part, the club covering one third. One member named several culprits, and after calculations five would pay 10 shillings and one 6d. The lucky member claimed only one drink.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canberra Kennel Club
Persil Freshness Promotes Monday Picnic Mood
A brief scene shows a mother and child praising Persil for keeping their clothes smelling clean after a pleasant family picnic. The ad-style copy underscores Persil as Australia’s preferred wash.
Red Cross Society Holds Canberra Division Meeting
The Canberra Division's annual Red Cross meeting at Albert Hall led by President Sir William Clemens approved a five member executive and raised 2 subscription from 2/6. The report notes wartime activities, Lady Gowrie support, and funds totaling about £3,056 with expected further from the Garden Fair.
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Red Cross Society
Albert Hall
Sir William Clemens
Sir William
William Clemens
R.A.A.F
Canberra
Duntroon
Kingston
William
Lady Gowrie
Red Cross
Mesdames Fry
R. 8
Stevenson
Thorpe
Roach
Rees
Elliott
Carter
Gates
J. T. Stephenson
Brack
Cumpston
Murphy
Nicholson
Wilson
Strachan
Gourgaud
Miss Bennett
Colonel Goodwin
Mesara
Monix
Government House
Western Australia
George Pearce
Week's Fixtures for Secondary and Primary Schools
The schedule lists Wednesday matches: St Patrick's College Goulburn versus Canberra High School at Manuka Oval 2 30 p.m. and a third grade challenge between H 8 No 1 and C G 8 at Manuka Oval 1 25 p.m. On Friday Queanbeyan Public School faces Telopa Park and Queanbeyan Convent vs Ainslie at Queanbeyan Showground both 2 30 p.m plus St Christopher's Convent School against C G S at York Park 2 80. If Telopea Park wins its match it will claim the premiership.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Secondary Schools’ Association
St. Patrick's College
Goulburn
Canberra High School
Manuka Oval
C.G
Queanbeyan Public School
Telopea Park
Queanbeyan Park
Queanbeyan Convent School
Ainslie
Queanbeyan
St. Christopher's Convent School
C.G.S
York Park
Queanbeyan Cycling Club Race Winners Named
B Robinson won the senior event over 44 miles in a contest noted for a lack of thrilling sustained effort. P Burns took junior 10 miles with fastest junior time by J Cullen 23 minutes 44 seconds. Results list Robinson Pepper Kelly Mison and others with handicaps and times for the senior 36 mile and junior races.
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B. Robinson
Queanbeyan Cycling Club
Robinson
Rare
Aec Mar
P. Burns
J. Cullen
R. Pepper
B. Kelly
D. Mison
A. Hobson
N. Britten
KK. Rogera
J. Cullen Wier
Canberra Division lauds Red Cross support and gains council representation
The division secured a seat on the Canberra Branch of the Returned Sailors and Soldiers' League Council with Captain Jackson as the first representative. The group organized supplies for the temporary hospital and Garden Party fundraisers, thanked Her Excellency Gowrie and Their Excellencies for support, and noted continuing Red Cross fundraising strain with a balance of £871 11s 3d, spending on materials and administration.
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Canberra
Returned Sailors and Soldiers’ League
Jackson
R.A.A.F
Red Cross
Red Cross Society
Australia
Young Defeats Queanbeyan 16 to 7 in Rugyb League Duel
Young beat Queanbeyan 16 to 7 at Young on Sunday after a tough match on hard ground. Queanbeyan, missing Williams Royal and Swan, lost three players early to injuries and played with 12 men much of the game. Thompson Cromble and Bobby Williams starred for Queanbeyan, while Kearney and McDowell shone for Young.
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Young
Queanbeyan
R. Williams
R. Royal
R. Swan
Injuriea
Day
McInnes
Slatyer
T. Spellacy
Quean‘beyan
Thompson
Cromble
Bobby" Willams
Kearney
McDowell
Australian tennis star Bromwich opens Milton exhibition
After three months in camp John Bromwich loses to CJ Wilkingon in a Milton exhibition, with Wilkingon taking sets 5-2 6-3 5-4. Other results include J Crawford defeating C Mant and Lieder defeating Brown in mixed play, while Wilkinson shows strong late-set pressure.
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Brisbane
John
Bromwich
Milton
CJ Wilkingon
Jeada Af
Seta Whikinson
J. Crawford
C. Mant
Geo. I. Brown
Wikinson
Haupt
Vo Westacitt
Mies J. Thomsyon
Mid-Week Competition Rosters For Tomorrow's Matches
The listing shows teams and players for Northbourne 2 Meads, Meadames Douglas and Fielding groups, Southwell Freebody Reid 1, Hawkeston Denton Miss Gowing Barton, and other labeled squads. Names include Ayrton Rees Sally Allbright Griffths Kent Kennett Moore Forrest Hugh Jones Bellhouse Drake Kingston and several others.
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Northbourne
Mesdames Ayrton
Rees
Sally
Allbright
Mesdames Griffths
Kent
Kennett
Moore
Forrest
Hugh
Jones
Bellhouse
Drake
Kingston
Meadames
Douglas
Thorpe
Gowing
Smith
Reid
Kendall Wins 64 Nett In Queanbeyan Club Open
Saturday 18 holes handicap yielded H Kendall 64 nett as winner with 79 gross and 15 handicap. Sunday afternoon 18 holes handicap saw T Harmon take top with 64 nett amid strong scores from Baulk, Blomon, Elsom, Kermond, and Lee.
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H. Kendall
J. Arbuckle
W. Punshon
T. Harmon
T. Baulk
W. Elsom
W. Kermond
Td. H. Lee
March of 130 Miles by A L F Infantry Battalion
Troops of the 2/ Infantry Battalion ALF begin a 130 mile march from Reburn to Mulgoa in clear morning air with aims to reach Penrith. The next groups depart Ingleburn and others follow daily. Commander urges unity and training benefits despite long route and aerial attack focus.
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Sydney
Reburn
Mulgoa
Penrith
Blue Mountains
Ingleburn
J. Ds
Iination
Rural Industries Plans Tackle Agriculture Stimulus
Sydney reports on a Australian Council meeting with state and commonwealth ministers noting efforts to stimulate production in agriculture. Proposals on marketing apples and pears for next season were deferred for detailed study and wheat policy remains the main tomorrow focus. The conference awaits decisions expected to influence producers nationwide.
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Sydney
Man
Australian Ag Council
Ter
New South Wales
Australia
Cattle Market Report From HomE Bush Stockyard
The Sydney yard market described steady to slow trading with varied quotes. Buyers moved on good to prime cattle with prices up to limits, while other lots showed weaker demand and overall activity remained cautious amid mixed offerings.
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Sydney
Cox Defeats McGinnis In Seven-Round Wrestling Bout
King Kong Cox wins two falls over Terry McGinnis at Rushcutters Bay Stadium. Cox scores the deciding fall in the seventh round as the match features rough handling and a close finish.
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Bydney
King Kong Cox
Terry McGinnis
Rushcutter's Bay
Cox
Nena
Kevastar W From Hu Training Debut Details
The trainer stated Kevastar W From Hu will stay in training events, keeping focus on development and future competition while closely monitoring progress and readiness for upcoming starts.
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Rugby Union
Manuka
Litgar
Articis
Eocean
Winooka Lyle
Dara Gobriel
Tel Awur
Matador
Mabmal
Diamante
Stalin
Tortenus
Recond Divisien
Myra
Val Baton
Tydney
Conundron
RAAF
Cusack S
Cusack
Fhone
SLO
the Four Feathers
Smoky Cawson
Kcy
Samers
Canberra Times
ZBL
2BL
Goulburn Poat
Persil
TU Ea
Tur
Mrs. Jubustane
Peninyworth
Escunas
Ness
Mummy
Annual Report
Central Council
Home Nursing and
Transport Service
V.A.D. Council
V.A
Australian
Counci
W. H. Sharwood
Commonwealth Crown Bolievor
Lady Gowrie A
Meadamea Reage
Avent
McCloskey
Mescames
Hawke
Johnston
Denton
Miss Gowing
Barton
Mesdames
Adamson
Edwards
Queanbeyan Club
Rural Industries
Council
Kevastar
Minut
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