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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Aug 29, 1950
Page
6
Report discusses Australia's Davis Cup plans and potential Wimbledon trip for 1927 preparations. Mentions key figures Arran Hep, Puller, and America, noting home training and speculative schedules for a November challenge round and match conditions.
The meeting discussed moving the Davis Cup tie to White City in December 1961. Officials rejected claims that routing via the White City course would disrupt the Davis Cup matches on the Rushmere Bay courts.
Sydney Cup runner up Murry Up will not start in the Metropolitan. Cohun races alongside Hurry Up. plans call for Hurry Up to Melbourne for preparation. Barry Smith may ride Wagworth in the Metropolitan, with several top horses under consideration for the October meeting.
Jockeys from Sydney and Newcastle will compete at the Cameron Malet meeting in Newcastle on Thursday. Barry Beck W Cook N McGrowdie Sy Bellwood and Di Munro are likely to ride, with Smith riding Bitique and Vallant Let. McHensle plans to handle several mounts, including Soramdo and Wil Tay in the Newcastle Cup on Saturday.
Readable fragments mention names such as Ounahot Entrust Talanda and Endarra connected to a near term exchange act. The text lacks clear actions, dates, or outcomes to form a full news item.
The president of the ACF P and AS Association announced prize money increases for run events at the 180 A Show compared with this year. A committee approved the schedule, with totals expected to rise, and tentative dates discussed for December after local contests decide the program. The plan includes forming a farmers league in ACT and debates over suitable organization and accommodation for the club.
A Supreme Court jury awarded £5,001 in damages to a 21 year old man named Davie for a finger loss at Angora power plant site. He alleged negligence by Bee Holly Meter Manufacturing Ltd for inadequate safeguards. The incident occurred about two years ago, affecting his ability to work and future prospects.
Omoimia at the Canberra Technical College plans to reintroduce a welding class after holidays. Equipment valued at about 4300 is being installed in a social hall for the class. Instruction will cover electric and oxy welding. Original plans to open the class were postponed due to material delays.
Aged woman 60s pleaded guilty to stealing a handkerchief and pair of gloves. Inspector Agnes Andrews requested leniency while director Emm e Brown provided bail. Jury found the offence proved but the charge was dismissed.
In Minneapolis on Monday, an unemployed son of a Malisn-born janitor defeated Frank Stranehan, the millionaire, one up to claim the national amateur golf championship. The match ended on the 30th with a pivotal missed putt that would have halted Stranehan’s bid and kept the match going.
Unclear OCR text outlines NSW seeking strong lineup for Newcastle match. Mentions secretary, expected players from Queensland teams, and emphasis on NSW effort over Sydney competition. Likely sports preview with named individuals and teams, but details are fragmented.
Royal Canberra sealed the Bou Therm Districts golf pennant with a 54 4 win over Mona Vale in the final match of the season. The club noted improved play and a strong finish, as several players posted notable results including Donoghue, Corigat, and Shepherd. Presentation day is set for October 23 at Mona Vale with Wollongong to receive the pennant the next day. representatives from clubs will attend.
Two Canberra boys Kee ty and T Boar were named to the squad after trials as Canberras and Bombala failed to end representatves. A number of pennant teams may have to forfeit their matches this weekend to allow clubs to train without risk. The MAW TA secretary W Kelly will inspect the clubs Friday. The syllabus covers theory and general behavior with a written exam at week end.
Ballarat coroner heard a girl who died by her own action left a note blaming parents for the misery she endured. The coroner noted a distressed mind and long suffering from rheumatic heart disease. The note expressed a wish to escape and accused parents of contributing to her pain.
The report details a bigamist case involving William MacDonald and Floraine Ay Feanwen. Judge Markell described the proceedings as remarkable, noting a prior marriage in 1935 and a subsequent October union, with MacDonald maintaining support for his wife and child while living with another partner.
Government plans divide Stud property near Deniliquin for ex servicemen. Three of eight blocks on F Palkiner and Bone property, ~73,000 acre Stud area, eyed for wartime land settlement. Tender ad shown, with education group from Sydney to visit Canberra for mapping and planning.
Monday report from Sydney notes Australian workers seek higher pay for time not worked. The Tariff Board heard from a general manager of a townward firm who argued wage costs, holiday allowances, and unemployment effects threaten Australian industry. He warned that production costs at the tinny level impact the weakest and most vulnerable parts of the economy.
Lottery No 3135 drawn with prize numbers and winners listed including Second Prize No 6003 for Black Cota Syndicate tied to Mrs. Paliock Redman, Fourth Prize No 7478 to J Partin, and Third Prize No 27 for Campate. Lottery No 336 to be drawn tomorrow.
A Canberra notice from the Federal Capital Press records the EGYOT swimming prize event. The document mentions Dat Shane Awim and third place, published by Ghee topher John Bhakreprare at Mort Street, Brah am, Australia.
Naw Chief of Woal Firm appointed chairman of directors at the Commonwealth Wool and Produte Go Led, taking the place of Mr Jank Young who retired from the firm.
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