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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Dec 04, 1950
Page
3
Sir Noot Curtin Benoa, long time chairman of De Diritah Gamel aig, and former assistant secretary treasurer, died after a noart attack on Saturday night in Bir Noel. He held voluntary roles with several national sporting organisations.
Two omnitia drivers were arrested and charged with driving while under the influence after a bus and trailer collision on Northbourne Avenue near Hotel Civic. One driver suffered shock and lacerations while the other escaped with minor dents. Police action followed telephoned complaints about drivers under the influence in recent weeks.
The Queen witnessed Princess Kitts beth's jumper Monaveen fall during a race at Hurst Park yesterday. Monaveen, the winner last year, sustained a broken leg and was unable to continue.
Johannesburg reports Vic Towel defeats Briton champion Danny Of Bull yan by retirement at the end of the 1044th round.
Six new figures join Queanbeyan Municipal Council after Saturday’s election as five veterans retire and Mim M Donoghue becomes the town’s first woman councillor. Voters also rejected council control of the showground in favor of continued P A and Association oversight.
Labour candidates secured a large council majority in Sydney with a preliminary tally of about 24 seats to opponents 11. Voter turnout appeared around 60 percent in most wards. The Lord Mayor Alderman O Dea praised strong Labour support for the council's policy aims and the campaign effort.
The Shire Clerk announced voting results for the Yarrow Juma Shire section last night. Riding totals show N G McTernan leading with 255 votes, J M Ireland 445, H Lidden 408, and others. turnout near zero percent of eligible voters. New members will be A W Boott and RF Edmonds. Webber defeated, with P J L Kelly as a rival candidate.
In Cooma the council election produced a slate led by J V Body and M C Hook with Holgate Hussett and Johnson among new members. Former councillors Howe and G Williams were defeated while A F Morrin and A L Huggett secured seats alongside returning members.
A deputation led by LW Nott MALE and Messrs C Retallack and G urged the Acting Minister for the Interior to approve a permanent bridge across Uriarra Creek. They claimed 15 families rely on it. delays in wood clips mull and feed, plus illness and schooling disruption during wet weather, hindered access to medical and ambulance services. The group sought ministerial visit and noted partial Department recognition of the area and need for plenic ground.
A police officer and two members of the Transport Department will form a display at the Alert Hall for the exhibition opening December 610. The Transport section may join with restrictions as planning and room constraints delay setup until Wednesday.
Greyhound Balliant Bronc wins the fifth heat of the Canberra Stakes over 550 yards at vaconbeyatl on Saturday night. The meeting drew over 500 attendees for the season’s second night. Notable pups include MOON MAN and RODNEY'S PICK with close finishes and times around 20 seconds, as Canberra Stakes results spread across multiple heats with several winners by short margins.
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