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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Aug 23, 1950
Page
2
A late edition notes Canberra area housing listings and market highlights. Prominent properties include OCARON and Holt with references to nearby communities and planned developments. The report mentions Meera and Jes in context of regional real estate notices and upcoming market activity.
Australians John Bromwich and Sedgman won the United States National doubles championship in Brookline, defeating Ken Mot pad Tony Traber in straight sets after a tense match described by veterans as masterful. Managers expressed high satisfaction with Bromwich and Sedgman’s performance.
An official invitation from the Commonwealth Government and the Magnitude of Management brings Mr. Alvi, former head of the American Management Association, to Australia next week to advise on management problems. The visit aims to enhance development and address production issues, with government support noted.
Promoter Harry Rudolph outlines a planned world title bout between Ike Williams and Freddie Dawson in Sydney next December. Negotiations include a potential open air daytime event, a £10/10 ringside price and hopes for strong Australian support, with Dawson eager to promote the match in Australia.
Marshall gains late on Furubashi to win by a hair in a 600 metres race at Kure. The Australian star Joligeerehay led early but Marshall's burst in the final 50 metres sealed the victory amid cheering crowds of U S and allied servicemen. time 1:58.8.
Sydney reports Dickens in a promising trial ahead of the Warwick Farm Stakes at Randwick on Saturday. On a heavy track he covered a mile and four furlongs in 2 minutes 52 seconds, with Poitiers also galloping nearby under rider Munro as Rosebery observers noted a potential for San Domenico.
In Canberra the Southern Cricket HQ held a meeting led by A Crivkes Coune with officers elected including president Messin HL Semmaly Geo0K Well and vice presidents W M Gribb ACT secretary Bruce Brown. The mayor of Canberra declined a Kingsian visit in Dec 1913, and Goulburn Cronkwell are likely to compete for the Union Cup. Trials were planned before selections for the Southern District team to play Rosia at Manila Oval with exhibitions and inter-town matches discussed.
A garbled sports brief reports a professional team from NS.W. overcoming Victoria by 3-2 in an interstate penton match in Adelaide. It mentions Brie Cretmin being defeated 2 but the surrounding details are unclear due to OCR errors.
Sydney Tuesday report on juror pay vary between civil and criminal trials drawing comment from Judge Berne in the Quarter Sessions. Discharges of jurors who failed to appear were noted, with civil cases allowing up to three days before higher pay applies. The Crown’s position differed in civil versus criminal trials, and Judge Berne defended his earlier decision to discharge jurors serving during a civil matter.
Lottery No 7121 drawn today shows major prizes including First Prize No 897 for the Lack Syndicate led by F Stuart of Pritenett Street. The Silver Prize No 68877 awarded to The Golden Barn Mrs Samvferau Pons, while Third Prize No Boag goes to Boo Syndicate with J Mieke Amare Avenir. Lottery 2122 will be drawn tomorrow.
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