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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Aug 17, 1950

Page

2

Woman says Virgin Mary spoke to her at rural New York gathering

In New York on a rainy Wednesday a 100 year old farmer wife, Mary Anna Van Hoof, claimed the Virgin Mary appeared to her and spoke through a microphone before a crowd that included pilgrims with disabilities. She described prayers, a blessing with a crucifix, and warned of dangers facing America and the pope. The Catholic Church dismissed the claims as unverified.

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Canberra Court Indecent Assault Charge Against Mills

Ronald Leslie Mills, 48, brickmaker, remanded until Monday on charges of indecently assaulting a 9 year old girl. Arrest followed a complaint from the girl’s father. Mills offered admissions to police and bail was set at 90 pounds. An application for restoration of a driving licence was granted to Herbert Hawke of Kinzt on Wentworth Avenue, Kinaston, who lost his licence after a December 5, 1949 conviction for driving whilst disqualified.

Canberra Ronald Leslie Mills Milla Hergeant Grange Mills Herbert Hawke Wentworth Avenue Kinzaton Hawke

No Cotton Shortage Or Rationing Warns Trade Minister

The Minister for Trade and Customs Bennator O Sullivan yesterday labeled rumours of a cotton shortfall and re introduced rationing as completely unfounded. He said there is no indication of current supplies shrinking and that supplies may rise soon. He noted Australian importers would likely receive a sizable proportion of cotton goods under existing and proposed arrangements with India and Brazil.

Anse Australia

British and American Attack on Soviet Slave Labour at UN

The meeting of the United Nations Human Rights Council heard claims that 19,000,000 people had been forced into Soviet slave camps. Bir Gr. Cur rey-Smith noted exiles to Siberian labor camps and the use of relatives for punishment, urging a formal inquiry by the UN Secretary and the ILO.

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Charles Retains World Title in 14th Round Victory

Buffalo crowd watches as Charles defends NBA world heavyweight title by stopping Be shore in the 14th round. Blood flows from Be shore’s ear as Charles presses with a brutal barrage to seal the verdict after a tense bout. Referee halves the action with Be shore taking early rounds and Charles mounting a late surge to retain the title before 6,298 in attendance and a purse around 26,668 dollars.

Buffalo Charles Fredate Behore Beshore Charies Belanore Jon Louis Tin Tim Sngabe Jowest Ferey Finen Jack Dempary

Hassen May Return Bout With Ortiz

Sydney report says Freddie Dawson claims Australian lightweight champion Gus Hassen could beat Clay in a hypothetical rematch. Promoters plan Hassen Ortiz clash with Haasen training to be ready for September 6, while Ortiz weighs options as a possible Melbourne bout near, with scheduling uncertain.

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NSW outlines six year electricity expansion plan

State Works Minister Cahill announced an ambitious six year electricity supply programme extending from the Clarence River system to the Southern Electricity Supply system. It includes a Lake Macquarie station of 300000 kW and a Lake Warturra plant of 150000 kW, aiming to add about 800000 kW of capacity with units arriving and installation well advanced. The target is to have 70000 kW available next winter and further capacity before the winters of 1902 and 1052, as the government seeks to eliminate spare margin and overcome current limits.

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Williams Confident Ahead of Sydney Stadium Bout

American welterweight Charlie Williams says he fears no knockout from Freddie Dawson despite Dawson's KO record in Australia. Williams notes he has gone the distance with Dawson twice before and believes he cannot be knocked out. The match is slated for Monday night at Sydney Stadium.

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Women's Hockey Draw For Saturday From Local Fixtures

The schedule lists multiple matches among college teams and church groups including Lao pun and Young Anglicans Hoalistai with games against Bor onia and High 3 1D. Redmond and Mulholland noted among players and a bye for Velopen as the Combined Services Day tournament nears. At least 30 visitors from outside the ACT expected to attend. entries close September 2 with additional events planned for attendees from Wagga Sydney Wollongong and beyond.

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Bank Not Liable For Stolen Funds

Melbourne court ruled the Bank of Ns not liable for £3000 stolen from a brown paper parcel left for safekeeping. Victor Samuel Kurta, a former clerk, claimed the bank aided the loss but the jury found the bank merely a gratuitous bailees with no negligence.

Melbourne Bank of Ns M. Supreme Court Bookmarket Victor Samuel Kurta Khown

Canberra Cup Bial Team Chosen for Canberra Bay Match

The following team has been selected for the Canberra Cup Bial against Canberra Bay at 325 pan on Saturday: West Hume Ensp Hunt Brown ing Stenner Duffel McAllister Renouf Lassarides Petfit Hunter Percival Stokes Frame. Reserves: Alexander Cook Lake.

Canberra Bay West Hume Ensp Hunt Browning Stenner Duffel McAllister Renouf Lassarides Petfit Hunter Percival Stokes Frame Alexander Cook Lake

State Lottery Sydney Draws Result In Messy Entries

Lottery No. 2118 drawn with first prize 35552 to J. and MM Syndicate M Soltan Angelo Street Rinteld Second prize 69945 to V.F syndicate Re Hedgy Raglan Street Mosman Third prize 86705 Bun shine Syndicate Mrs Stuart Bourke Street Weterlon Fourth prize 63847 How About To Syndicate J Walker Mailson Street Gatesville Fifth prize 6150 New Wick Bynducate m Gawthorne Stafford Street Blansner Special Lottery No 60 to be drawn tomorrow.

Sydney MM Syndicate M. Soltan Angelo Street Rinteld V.F Hedgy Raglan Street Mosman Bunshine Syndicate Stuart Bourke Street Weterlon

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