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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Dec 04, 1947

Page

6

Melbourne man killed in Footscray dispute leads to murder charges

In Melbourne court Malcolm Appleby 90 was allegedly killed in Footscray after a dispute over Joseph McNulty 47 Clarence Buckley 40 and Gordon McGlynn 38 were charged with murder. Detective H R Donnelly said Appleby was in the group when shot in the back and neck at close range. The trio was held without bail for a week.

Melbourne Wesmeniay Malcolm McLean Appleby Footscray Decauise Joseph Michele McNulty Momus Geral Buckley Clarence Gordon McGlynn H.R. Donnelly Appleby McNulty

Alleged Assault and Malicious Wounding Reported in Sydney

Leslie Wilfred Ward, 21, an alleged assailant, was charged at the North Sydney Court with criminal assault and malicious wounding of Valerie May Burderlin after an incident in which she suffered a fractured jaw and blackened eyes. Ward allegedly told police he did not know why he did it and feared being found out as the girl did not know him. Detective Sabine noted Ward said he went to the victim's home after the offence, where she washed and he cleaned his clothes.

Sydney Wedmenday Leslie Wilfred Ward Ator Man North Syney Court Valerie May Brudertin Af Monin Sabine Wart Ward Hauce Miss Burderlin

Restocking Streams With Fish From Try Method

A Department of the Interior report states that a fast cheap restocking method using fry overcomes limited Cotter hatchery space. Since 1922 the program released 647 478 brown and rainbow trout, with 177 476 since 1938. In 1938 48 000 trout were released including 14 000 brown trout in the Molonglo River and 600 brown and rainbow in the hatchery for development. The report notes losses among young fish necessitating continued restocking each season.

Cotter Hatchery Department of the Interior

Riverside hostel crowds dwindle due to poor paths

An organizer described the Riverside hostel area as poorly prepared with dusty paths and brick gardens unfinished. The Sunday entertainment drew 260 attendees, fewer than prior events, and signaling ongoing complaints about access and site conditions. Pratt Hosen, 16, a Sydney soprano, was brought to perform, aided by local talent.

Fiveenide Dockerty Pulhy Prumries Sydney

Canberra Tennis May Affiliate With A L T A

The ACT Lawn Tennis Association affiliation with the Australian LTA is under investigation. Secretary Mr K Carnall said inquiries by him and his wife in Sydney are being pursued. Questions focus on potential benefits for Canberra tennis.

ACT LTA K. Carnall Curnsil Sydney

Christmas Traffic Vo Canberra Holiday Travel Outlook

Canberra forecast heavy Christmas traffic with hotel and hostel availability tight. The Canberra Tourist Bureau reports a record surge in inquiries as five coach tours with over 120 New Zealand Youth Travel Association members arrive during Christmas week and additional NZ groups pass through.

Canberra Tourist Bureau W. Dunbar Canberra

Skeleton identification near Sydney linked to missing wife

Police trace a skeleton found on the N S border to a Kyogle man's wife who vanished 14 months ago. Fleming named on clothing supports the link as witnesses travel from Kyogle to verify the garment and other items found nearby.

Sydney Goodnight Kyogle Fleming Akel Tun Waa Hia KydRle Sennquin Ther Erdghes Skal

Golfer Qualifies for Pro Championship at Royal Sydney

V. Wichardaon earned a place in the Australian professional championship after beating R. Carr by three strokes in a playoff held at Royal Sydney this morning. Carr and Richardson shot 148 in their qualifying round yesterday. Local players B Gremin Te Naere Gon wide W Bolger and We Holes also featured in the event.

Wichardaon R. Carr Royal Sydney Richardaon Carr Gremin W. Bolger

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