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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Aug 19, 1952
Page
2
Fresno area readies mass DDT spraying as central California towns brace for a mosquito borne encephalitis risk. Doctors report hundreds ill, with dozens of deaths tentatively linked to the outbreak while authorities trace movement from the southern Valleys and coordinate hospital and public health responses.
Sydney reports that police officials failed to attend a liquor probe with later claims of a “safe.” Superintendent Delanay said no prior notice was given about Superintendent Thompson's absence or reason for not appearing.
The touring Australian hockey team defeated University in Christchurch. Scorer for Australia was van Pearce.
A. Temapene Ward Douglas Frederick Barwick of Moore Park testified to the Royal Commission about Bapt W. C. Thompson's son Sydney Arthur Thompson holding a wine licence. Barwick said Thompson had no experience running a hotel, and that Barwick planned to transfer or hold the licence for him. The hearing adjourned to 10 am the next day.
Akron dispatch reports United Rubber Workers walkout against BF Goodrich Co affecting about 13,000 local workers with a potential spread to 30,000 across the United States. Officials anticipate wider action as talks stall on a new contract.
Adelaide report states Sir Donald Bradman announced at a South Australian Cricket Association meeting that he would not nominate a State or Australian selector for the coming season. He cited his 15 year old son John’s polio illness diagnosed on Saturday and said his absence would be unfair to players and cricket.
Jack Wise of South Australia established a Queensland rifle record in Brisbane. He scored 148 of a possible 150 to win the state rifle shooting title, with Reg Parker of Victoria runner up on 146 after a count back over McLellan. Parker fired 48 49 and 49 in stages, with the final stage of the Wimbolt aggregate set for Knog germ tomorrow.
Sydney racing authorities announced a reorganization of metropolitan events with a new Gradue race replacing the former Mixed Stakes. The plan introduces Maiden, Source, Transition, Encourage and Fntal classes, with transitional eligibility for Tasmanian horses and a £100 earnings cap for transition entrants.
Fragmented OCR text hints at NAB W equipment issues and police considerations. Delaney cites six stations and five launches, naming Glascock, Sergeant, and state police roles.
Cary and Jack Burke place in the Kansas City Open golf tourney with a finish near the 18th, earning about $135. Event notes show added details on amateur standings and fraternal club ties.
Record breaking pacer Avian Derby enters the Ben Spang Cup at Eeroid Park. After a recent inter national pacing cham pionship, he set a new two minute mark. Trainer B Bray of Temers contemplates another start for the horse in the event.
Melbourne police seek witnesses after a double fatality near a Cheltenham home when a car struck two men from the aged citizens home on Saturday night. A racing figure, currently ill, was to be interviewed by detectives in Melbourne, while Caulfield police reported the man too unwell to speak. The incident damaged a car with a shattered headlamp and windows, and the appeal urged any witnesses to come forward.
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