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Newspaper

Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Dec 04, 1951

Page

6

National Service Trainees Train with Werriwa Regiment

After three months at Ingleburn camp the National Service trainees join Third Battalion headquarters for duty. They train weekly with the Werriwa Regiment, enter camp for a fortnight in April, and take part in Amal Form counter exercises. A Company, led by Captain W. Mealm Kerr, conducts cross country marches and field exercises near Bungendora and Clare Worl.

Ingleburn del Hall Werriwa Regiment Apel J. B. Franklin Ehtenant Tarapany Kerr

Cairns Hearing Favors Licensing In Betting Reform

Witnesses before the Royal Commission on starting price betting in Cairns urged licensing of bookmakers both city and country towns. They argued taxation and bonds would curb illicit betting, with support from bookmakers and racing interests. The hearing adjourned with broad backing for licensed betting shops under control.

Cairns Royal Commission Dewan ie_hasring Alrive Aise IL Boy Othar Miatter Basile Lowell Amiens Regiataree Cairns Toc Melbourne Syd Nege Trishane Imth T. Wason Eine hiVes Beraive of & P Sean Pene

Fragmented market notes reveal varied wool prices and buyers’ favor

The text records irregular prices and buyer advantage in a wool market with mixed consignments. It lists numerous names and prices, highlighting firming tones for some lots and uncertain demand for others as traders name buyers and sellers across multiple stations.

Road Plans Feature Promising Melbourne Motor Programme

Fragmented notes describe plans for a Melbourne motor programme aiming to improve efficiency and speed. The text mentions ongoing work, perceived advancement, and projected benefits though specifics are unclear.

Canberra union seeks changes to liquor award overtime rules

The A C T Conciliation Commissioner G A Pindsay will hear two Canberra Liquor and Allied Trades Union applications to vary the award. The union seeks deletion of the current overtime clause and a new overtime class based on actual hours worked. An additional application requests a new classification for shift work and a move to a five day week from the present six.

A.C.T. Conciliation

Bowls Canberra South defeats rivals in mixed pairs events

The Canberra South bowls page shows Clarkson, Newcombe, Law winning 8 to 2 against Lawrence, Brown, Biakston, Watson. Other pairs like Dickinson, Davidsor, Daley, Dawes lost 0.1 to McKinghy Scott. Multiple results include Canberrer 98-68 over il. Can, Barber, O'Brien 36-21 over Tundie J. and titles in singles and handicap matches with Yates 32-13 and Wilkinson 32-22.

S.am Tals Clarkson Newcombe Law Lawrence Brown Biakston Watson Miail Riddle i Douglas O'Belen Bellingham Harer Wright Falvey Groggina Dickinson Davidsor Daley Dawes McKinghy J. Scott Mlntosh Mills Canberrer Hain Mille Newcombe Edgell H Guest Hirant Reverie Can Carmina Keane Band Ste Lesy Tundie J Barber O'Brien Davidson Daley Taylor Sen Gupta Goggins Cy

Corsacks Rationing Suspended

The minister for commerce in agriculture Mr McEwen announced yesterday that road rationing for Corsacks has been suspended. The move follows steps by the Australian Wheat Board to adjust supplies amid rising demand and shifting market conditions.

McEwen Sucka

Brett Outpoints Marchini In Australian Boxing Bout

Brett outpointed Marchini over twelve rounds in Sydney with sharp counter punches and longer reach. In another main bout Pat Ord of Orange defeated Mick Anleark in a seven round clash. The crowd hailed a thrilling night at the Stadium with notable courage from several fighters.

Rydney Lew ‘Brett Carl Marchini Wydney Nadim Lonigin Ford Annezarke Staium Bown Hoxera McCoy

12,000 New Cars Registered in October Across Regions

In October, 12,000 new cars were registered across Western Australia and surrounding areas. Agencies reported steady demand with manufacturers including Eleanor and Ben Es Bia contributing to the month’s total.

Appeals Upheld In Lumarian Case Disqualifications Lifted

The AJC committee upheld four appeals and lifted the disqualification of Lunarian for two days at Tan Hawkesbury. Trainers Gowrie and Gorrie were exonerated after an inquiry into running and conduct. The five disqualified men await next Friday's further hearing as witnesses testified.

AJC Sekey Tan Hawkesbury Lunerian Seales Micheel Sandy A.J.C. Goumaittes Gorrie T x. Gorrie Camity Wellington Liwartan Gnushed M6 Aac Dewards J.B. Donohoe Gowrie

Queenbeian Weights and Maiden Handicap Notes

Racing clubs and handicaps listed with various entrants including Fairway Dreams and Ando Ming. Entries show mile and handicap weights, with horses like Ras Club Mandicap and Vega names appearing amid uncertain OCR fragments.

Weanbeyan Racing Clubargh Fof Bacemie Dervtie Gale Prince Terry Tio Thunderer TB Exprém Mohonet Ando Ming E.aj St.l Fairway Dceani Goodadignee Progressive Handic Ac On ‘Enewy Paina Mian Ver Fairway Dreams Ras.—Club Mandicap Matnrak Berrios Fire Atch Terry Stiwyver Sr Domai Showy Pulver Sir Thunderer Goodradigore Boy Prattle Ando Mile Improvers Mandleavy

Sands to Meet Gilbert Stock in Open Contests

Sydney promoters announced a heavyweight bout between Sands and Gilbert Stock at the Sports Ground on January 28. The event, promoted by Mach and Stew Meaney, drew limited certainty about Bands chances in the open competition.

Sands Gilbert Stock Sydney Dave Banda Rmpire Har Franeiiman Mach Stew Meaney Tiibers Bloch Mite Var Stock Magulve Ald Jurna

Bandit's Holster Found After Police Break

Sydney police recovered two cases containing a shoulder holster and a payroll of money believed stolen in a raid. Investigators examined the find as part of the continuing search for the suspects and any recovered items linked to a robbery at a local factory on Roshi Street.

Sydney Eeaceh China

Lotyary pares in family

Irpware reports: in the Stats totlary, Pe won Sy the marred ur ot and al wot he rat prise two YaMrn mee. Mrs. Muriel Ham ton and her husband Mr. Jim Hasailton, 37, manager, won the prize. The article notes the couple and references their social circle and local businesses.

Irpware Muriel Hamton Jim’ Hasailton Cnn

We Deck Overtime ind eat paid, oy are o Tad.

The fragmentary text provides unclear names and actions. Readable parts mention debt, payment, and a person possibly named Tad or Tad something in connection with overtime work. No clear event, date, or organization can be confirmed from the legible content.

Mari Rees

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