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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Dec 09, 1946
Page
4
A dying convict confession revealed by police officials to authorities clarified a 1827 Bathurat Gaol murder. The admitted guilt involved the unidentified victim in a masking city case fol confronting brutal attack on August 13, 1927.
The Can Bata Swimming Club hosts a meet where juvenile swimmers set multiple records. Helen Stephenson leads with a 1.0 second breaststroke for girls, while teens across age groups show strong times in 50, 100, and 200 yard events.
Canberra A and Goulburn ADA charged through a weather disrupted match at Forrest. Canberra led early but a rain delay limited play. final tally shows Goulburn defeating Canberra 90 to 29 with key performances from players including Hoses Bale Ballard Wileinson and Dee.
Detailed race card style summary lists horses, riders, and betting odds for juvenile handicap, nursery handicap, and other events. Mentions Niram e Ring, Moore, Podmore, and a long list of entrants with prices and placements across multiple races including Time and distances.
Report from Queanbeyan greyhound meeting and Canberra stakes events includes Walboy winning 28 3/5 seconds in a greyhound heat and Blue Security taking third division of the Canberra stakes. Other results show multiple divisions with distances and times, noting margins and winners such as Pacivic Victory and Blue Caty Man in varied heats.
Alfred William Sonne, a 24 year old waiter of Summer Hill Sydney, was fined £2 by Canberra Court on Symmey. Johnson was arrested on Friday night and charged with being drunk and disorderly.
A damaged OCR passage notes a Sunday paper story about a race event. It mentions Peer Can nearly winning the stage and Jockey Badlis down, with sparing references to the rough pane and talking effects. It preserves few clear facts beyond names and vague actions.
Sydney reports Watta outpointed Billy Rathabury over 12 rounds at the Sydney Stadium to extend his 21 match winning streak. Trem ure knocked out Billy Foley in 10 rounds at Ainsley venue. Thiede faced rough play in Leichhardt match. Sanda defeated Timmy Dundee by knockout in Newcastle. Melbourne card featured two Booney-boya results with a win and a draw in 12 rounds. Bernie Grant and Joe Crit noted, Dittmar drew with Moria.
Leading wool auction listings reveal Merino lots from Manilla, Gunning, Bathurst, Rockley, Walcha and Tuena. Named sellers include T. G. Carter, L. Sibley, J. Hallam, S. Campbell and A. Hall, with sale prices quoted in pence per pound across multiple grades and districts.
Race card fragment shows multiple handicap events and long-distance hurdles. Winners noted include Royal Mark and Glendinning with various odds and place/win hints, plus time figures and betting pools. Readers see horses such as Obrein, Double Trouble, Delecto, and Regal Coin along with officials and venues unnamed.
Canberra Pallbearers and funeral directors are noted for dignified and reverent services. Community members honor the late individuals with respectful ceremonies and memorials reflecting solemn traditions.
Perth racing halted as jockeys strike over rider acceptance and safety. Belmont Park meeting at the Weat Australian Turf Club was abandoned after ambulances were considered to ride. Officials feared track disruption and riders refused to ride under conditions.
Fragmentary notes describe a four person crew with a craft in distress or listed drift. Mentions names or initials, locations unclear, with uncertain outcomes and possible survivor reference.
Three people were treated for minor injuries after a fight broke out among spectators during an awards ceremony at the Sydney Sports Ground last August. Ambulance crews attended. the rocket reportedly traveled about 200 feet after breaking away from a wire.
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