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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Aug 23, 1952

Page

2

RL Fight For Fourth Place In ACT Football Round

West City favoured to win crucial fixtures as West Queanbeyan and West City chase fourth place. Manuka Oval matches loom. West City to face South City at Kingston Oval 1.20 pm. West City team lineup listed with capt Britten and Keely. Federal Rovers under 18 a Sunday Queanbeyan game. North Canberra League meeting plans rugby league in ACT 1959. Massey Cup Queanbeyan versus Yaseat on Sunday. Captain’s Flat hosts Carr Cup. Referees and officials named for Captain’s Flat event.

West Queanveyand West City Bungendorf West Queanbeyan Nortepee Suntah Manuka Ovel Indore Fiat Almiom Ea Sustor Federal Rovers Arly Queanbeyan Trenaport Causeway Reid Korener Kelly Knight Norgrove Moore Rawlings Bradley Kelleher May Davies Dizon Corey Gann Poulter Penny Canberra Penday Act Canberra Rugby League Goulburn Gueanbeyan A. Nichola J. Ba’ Warde R. Marshall J. McKie T. Greer J. Evie Will Astate Hd. Ricgiardson 3. Mecarty Gundagel

Child survives fall from Birmingham home window

Two year old Peter Danger Reid fell 30 Cort from a Birmingham window yesterday striking a clothes line and a pram, landing on his month old brother. The child suffered only a grazed leg while the baby was unhurt as furniture vans from By hey to Canberra advertise ongoing trips and loading services.

London Peter Danger Reid Birmingham

Brophy Named to Kirrahe Best Team in Rules Era

Jimmy Brophy 1848 Ma roonay Medallist earns a place in the Kirrahe team for today’s match amid injury doubts. He returned to form with Manuka seconds after a serious early season foot injury, joining a lineup featuring Dorman, Gilbert, and Ghiradello to bolster Manuka’s attack and wing play.

Jimmy Brophy Canbarre Fe Pak J. Dorman Gilbert Ganks Ghiradello Ci Aatpteihe Sheenes Ag Dongle Es Medaigan Green Dorma Robertson Manuce

Canberra Court Hears Ravideskis Assault Case

Jonas Ravideskis, 28, timber cutter, was fined 2b and faces 10 days in jail on a charge of unlawfully assaulting Adpit Voveria at Mt Eeromlo timber camp. He also faced two counts of assaulting Monika Voveria and Adolf Voveris. Prosecution and defense contended over blows with a blow lamp and a kick to the head, with witness Monika Voveria detailing the attack and Ravideskis claiming provocation and self-defense.

Canberra Jonas Ravideskis Adpit Voveria Mt Eeromlo Tinker Aue Seitillop Dia Asulting Peul Monika Vovaris Pavidaskix Ado Voveris Sven Bill Fing Molor Sar Adolf Yor Ris Hla

Driver In Fatal Bus Smash Fails In Memory Test

Inquest into the Boronia church crash that killed nine aboard a Melbourne bound bus heard driver Donald Leonard Mountjoy could not recall the moments before the collision. He testified of vague recollections, explosions, and unsure memories of leaving the Boronia church and loading passengers. The inquest continued as other injured and details were reviewed.

Awalaourne Jovel Croasing Amaah Boron F Burke Crogaing Mat Donald Leonard Mountjoy Ravendon Ucrcident Ulage Mountjoy Boronia Ting Amuah Melbourne Boronia Churen

Main Union Game Promises a Close Clash in Season Finale

A chaotic preview outlines a tight main union semi final with Kennait returning to Royale for a crucial clash. Roster changes and injury concerns loom as Royal backs and KML forwards face a decisive test, with tactical balance and extra time rules highlighted for the tussle.

Royale Oony Fun Rae Saanees Roywis Sri Yeur Saaguire Weritfin Francis da Yiagon Prai Kagta KML Asm Royals Kinnane

Night speed trial sets records for light cars

In Wendover Britain racing Colonel A Goldie Garaner led a light car day with 18 records. The Gyrenold Sandner hit 302.06 mph on a mile run, short of his 308.0 mph best, as he remains the only man to drive over 200 mph in light car history. The event included 18 light car records amid a windy day.

Wendover TAR Britain A. “Goldie” Garaner Bia Yeaterday Specal Giynenold Sandner

Truman Says No New Instructions for Secret Service

Washington Friday President Truman tersely told a reporter it was not necessary to issue new instructions to the Secret Service. He said the officers were always right and defended their conduct after questions over rough treatment of photographers in Stockholm.

Washington Truman Prees Wangeter Secret Service Wediah Stockholm

Plastic tube lodged in body but did not cause death

A coroner in Parramatta heard evidence that a plastic tube found in the body did not kill the man. Dr. Smith performed the post mortem and stated the tube did not contribute to the death of Junee William Fyfe, 48, of Warwick. The inquest, led by Coroner H. A. Amythe, adjourned to a later date.

Fridanette Covenant Court Parramatta de Kaart Smith A. Amythe William Fyfe Warwick Metus

Accident Toll in ACT Rises in Recent Quarter

The report shows 136 accidents in the first quarter of 1052 with four deaths and numerous injuries. April was the worst month with 34 accidents and 17 injuries while the June quarter total fell short of last year’s. Car drivers caused most crashes. pedestrians accounted for two. Wet roads contributed to four fatal mishaps and vehicle overturns occurred.

Trafic Sittstice Department of Inenioe Datuntay

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