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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Aug 21, 1950

Page

6

Western Europe urged to help refugees from war torn Germany

British MP Tweedmouth urged Western Europe and Dominions to cooperate in solving the refugee problem from wartime Germany. He cited fourteen to fifteen million migrants and estimated two million deaths en route with eight to nine million currently in the Western zones. He said many who fought for freedom behind the Iron Curtain should not be excluded.

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Sudden Death of Millionaire Racehorse Owner F W Hughes

Sydney newspaper notes the sudden death of F W Hughes, famed racehorse owner, at Kin Rae executor home. He cremated at Northern Suburbs Crematorium. his will and race entries response reveal executors asked to start Marcont in a race. Hughes held deep station interests and bred thoroughbreds, owning many mares and legacies in Stanup contexts.

Sydney FW. Hughes AWC Marcont Nahieitus Nir Mighea Smyone Sven Lenges Kooka Riverine Jier Nightheart Nisumn

Canham and Xmooting Lead In Grade Spoon Shootout

In a Canberra event, Canham and Xmooting dominated the Grade Spoon. Results list Canham 461.84 plus others near 460 while several shooters posted strong handicap marks. Grade B features Blewitt, Laird, Rodeo, Fourm, Williams and Kerrison among top contenders.

Canberra Fourte MrCarty Canham Canam Yeni Avenue Sipgon le Biontt Kait Will Br Canhar L. McCarty R Bour Fo McLeod Fea F Webb Muntoah A Toaer J. Lloyd Pitt Deer L. Blewitt

German From Australia Found Dead In London

Frits Quandt a 50 year old German engineer living in London was found dead in a hotel room shortly after arriving from Australia. He is described as the husband of Magda Grabbels wife of the Nazi propagandist. Police report says cyanide poison was present. An inquest will be held. Quandt planned to return to his family in Austria and to travel to Germany.

London Frits Quandt Priday Austral Van Magds Grabbels Goebbels Tralia Commonwealth Civil Aviation Department Mo Wae Australia

Captain's Flat Falls to Canberra in Group 8 clash

Canberra defeated Captain's Flat 8 to 0 in a Group 8 town match with strong kicking and forward pressure. Key moments included Rankin's early attacks, a score by Terras before halftime, and Noonan's setup leading to Madden's try for Canberra while North Canberra moved to a lead over Queanbeyan. In the late game, Canberra's defense held firm as Captain's Flat pressed.

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Unclear Thoroughbred Racecard Fragments From Tlemington Meeting

Fragmentary OCR from a horse racing page lists horses, odds, and times across multiple events. Names such as Burton Purtell Londonderry Warrawang and Regal Scout appear amid scattered betting figures and race details, but the text is garbled and largely unreadable.

Anniseraity Wandicap Burton Clarke Gallant Gentleman Lott Mulatto Bun Prous Dal Tent Gentlewan Pasafax Jernincilion Fialé Linon Dean Nankis Tuckout Tinthenn Monte Jearainn Cape Neddick Coaeteton Fhohin Inchetnn Pox Junior Mar Fore Nang Mmaw Manuyil Vai Wael Beast Katine Ann Hatten Jamithy Londonderry Leitmare Williamran Ste Gallvant Novitiate Matterhorn T East WAN Bow Right Law Tuncat Lad Robin's Pride Stzrox Lone Prench Stairway St. Ives Kong Sition Jarsaraine Hoince Halt Lenseme Empgim Musbar Rament Warrawang Irawong Hussar Ratayia Boma Giadatan‘Vuury Princese Pharos Win Voinge Miten J Gheaterneta Tianaienp Regal Scout Nichola Beftan Cunningham Purdey Soghasi Royal Shah Adela Beecham Bewitched Bantu Vanquette Eitneek Antecomy Bony Rock Essendon Lang Palscape Prince Xen Lita Tucker Right Vern Bad ‘Jerase Dunky Jewel Petter Karachi Manakev Satani Great Mark Lynatte Damon Decorate ASEM Bitter Law Ross Chist Trumne Morse Cade Blanc A Tey Rac Anghary Handman Lttio Lapinata Ta Tata Iepin

Humming Top Leads Mixed Stakes Contenders in Rasling Card

A dense race program lists horses such as Humming Top, Wonderman, Star King, and Grand, with prices and placings including 4 len and 4 ben margins. Various bets are shown like Ravens and Dalma, while time and form notes appear alongside names like Waterhouse, Fox Gold, and Pompaw in a sprawling racing page.

Waterhouse Fox Gold Hillier Salk Sis Canning Downe Ban Travata Oversight Fordite Dalahe T Wessonal Fox Gulch Plnca Waterfront Mararak Dalma D Wonderman Munro Atom

Furuhashl Beats Marshall Again in 300 Metre Record

Kiromahlin Furukeshi set a world record for the 300 metre backstroke with a time of 9.58 seconds. Australian John Marshall finished second, and Fond Konno Hawailun-bara from Japan placed third in the event.

Kore Kiromahlin Furukeshi John Marshal

QUEANSEYAN DOGS MEET AT QUEANBEYAN GROUNDS

Readers are given a garbled report of a greyhound meeting at Queanbeyan showground on Sunday. The fragment lists races such as Maiden Hike, Canberra Stake and Grand Handicap with times, distances, and dog names, alongside a roster of participants and betting figures, though many details are unreadable.

Queanbeya Sacunday Pius Beaveeke Canberra Savyarda BUGS Barnbank Andilong Evens Pat Rob Laddie Ly Len

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