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Newspaper

Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Aug 28, 1947

Page

6

Canberra and Queanbeyan see Canberra Cup final chances in semis

The Canberra league semi finals highlight a Canberra versus Queanbeyan clash as Norths and Airlie face off in a Canberra competition with prizes totaling 125 pounds. Canberra picks Fray Peck and Jouthwell lead a strong side while Queanbeyan eye an upset as the weekend set to decide the title contenders.

Sen Tre Canberra Caumway Amd Otttha Sed Airlie

Bank theft trial adjourned after £45,008 drawn in 1938

Melbourne court heard details of a man alleged to have diverted large sums from a bank. He drew £45,008 in 1938 and £15,000 went to him in fines. Alleged embezzlement covered £18,000 of banda held in Trinidad and £13,000 recovered in England during interim proceedings. Justice Clyne adjourned the hearing to a date to be fixed.

Melbourne Watnesday Ameria + ater ete Court Indyigo Gos Haiten Cook Bank Banda Frinidad England Clyne

Women's hockey results and schedule clash in high school

Fragmentary OCR shows a women's hockey event with teams and individuals named, but text is garbled. It mentions a 3 pm game, likely between Ex-Btudenta and Christo- Campbell, with players Brophy, Routhwelt, Gray and others.

Eschen Ghlighwint Wursae Forrest M. Brophy J. Routhwelt Btudenta Christo Campbell A. Gray

Gallofer for Melbourne Cup most likely to start

The creek galloper is near certain to run in the Melbourne Cup. Details remain unclear due to fragmented text but indicate the horse will be ridden by its current trainer rider, with implications of a fortnight before the race.

Firuce Hie

Ajax Sold For Stud In America

Ajax the former champion Pace horse has been sold by WT Amity owner of BE Rubin's stud to Charles Howard of America. Ajax will sail to America to stand at Noward's Cal Forainn xtra farm on Biscuit. The sale price and details remain undisclosed.

Watcrer Canberra Mamika Cal Casandevan II Goulburs Tenherra Usan Shama Secwtnnera Aineshania Phe Tye Hearne Peitly Twine Vier Iinons Corson Kelly Hay Rover Sea” Stowe Cart Pen Cen Sydney Ajax BE Rubin Cone Charles Howard America Noward's Cal Forainn Xtra Farm Biscuit AIMS Horan Smith Tsmith Reuineau

South African hides destroyed to combat anthrax

A Cape Town report states South Africa has destroyed hides due to anthrax concerns. Dr G da Kook of the Veterinary Service notes measures in Australia against export and urges verification that consignments are disease free before shipment.

Capetown Wotendey Canterre Thal G_ da Kook di Tortor Veterinary Service Eal ‘Australie Astom South Africa

Text books for varsity students struggle to find copies

A report notes that textbooks for varsity students will be scarce and expensive. Melbourne University recently bought copies, but few remain available. Canberra colleges expect limited supply as second hand texts appear, with some out of print economics titles hard to obtain.

Canberra University of Melbourne Canberraity College Joan Booksellers

Ad a New York Hampered by Steel and Auto Industry

A distorted early 20th century report notes the American motor car industry facing assembly delays and production cuts. The New York Times cites shortages and stalled output, warning that thousands of units may be delayed or insufficient quantities for the market.

New York Timex

Canberra Funeral Directors Day Observed

Local funeral directors mark a day of tribute and remembrance with formal services and community acknowledgments. The observance highlights dignified burials, respectful farewells, and the role of canberra providers in supporting grieving families.

Canberra Pees

Attempt to refloat ship off Jomard Reef fails

In Sydney on Wednesday an attempt to refloat the stranded Australian liner Reynella off Jomard Reef, 100 miles from Barnaral Wanned, failed despite ten feet of wet waves. The crew continues efforts, hoping for a safe return.

Sydney Reynella Jomard Reef Barnaral

Wrestling Roundup in Melbourne and Byaney Showdowns

In Melbourne fans witnessed Sandor Raabe defeat Chief Wolf 16.8 to 17.2 after a two fall to one bout, while at the Byaney stadium Sammy Stela stopped Baxter 10.18 to 171 in a long and fast wrestling night.

Rydney Byaney Sammy ‘Btela Laseme Baxter Ree Brea Mimlbourne Sandor Baabo Sandor Baabo, 16.8, Defeated Chief Tyttle Wolf Melbourne Sach Syut Little Wolf I Raabe

Sydney Lottery Draws Amidst Syndicate Prizes Revealed

Lottery No 1888 drawn with prizes listed to multiple syndicates and names including Mrs Vincent of Marrickville and Mr house of Ashbury. Entries show prize numbers 718, 7043, 19670, 64402 with several syndicates named. Lottery No 1540 to be drawn later.

Sydney Wednanday W. Rumell M and K M. J. Beck Newcastle

Stolen Money Lost at Races in Sydney Court

In Central Court, Jeanette Richardl Sondl faced charges over allegedly saving stolen funds linked to Dey and Liverpool Street Motor Company. With dates from January to August, a police statement claimed she concealed the money in a bad debt. A book liver for Ye fv er earned £8 weekly. Mia and two children mentioned. The defendant was committed for trial and granted £300 bail with nightly reporting to Bondi Police Station.

Sydney Central Court Dey Liverpool Streate Motor Company Lorna Jeanette Richardl Sondl Mia Bondi

Million losses on government ships headline shocks

Melbourne reports that government ship operations incur about two million pounds in losses. Freight charges and subsidies are debated at the Melbourne Steamship Co half yearly meeting chaired by D York Ryme. The Treasury subsidy sustains a large deficit as costs rise and policy is questioned. Death of Justice Bribbon noted.

Melbourne Tsa Melbourne ‘Steamship Co D. York Ryme Treasury Coats

Liberal Candidates for Federal Council

Turbulent note lists Liberal candidates for federal council with fragmented names and non-Parliamentary remarks. References Senate JM. Cas Ady EP. Atkinson W Wentworth and others appear in a brief, unclear enumeration amid partial party commentary.

Senate Cas Ady EP. Atkinson W. ©. Wentworth

Canberra Defeated by Garleigh in Melbourne Contest

The Technical Schools defeated Canberra Nantors by 0.1168 to B82 in a Melbourne match. Canberra’s best performers were Tan A Roam, Healy, Callan, Riel Inn, and Southwell.

Melbourne Wetnratay Canberra Nantors Tan A Roam Healy Callan Riel ‘Inn Southwell

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