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Newspaper

Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Dec 11, 1945

Page

4

Victorian Tennis Championships in Melbourne Victoria

Joyce Fitch defeated Misa Moran 6 4 8 4 in the fray round of the Victorian Women's Championship at Kenyong in Melbourne. Men's singles results include Brodie over Pye 6 1 0 2 61 and Hopman over Morvia 0 0 4 6 0, with numerous other matches listed in late round scores.

J. Bromwien D. Yates M. Boor A. Lapthorpe C Long J. Barret J. Matthews D. Hocavert A. Quint A. Pompe Rit J. Crawford K. Mekntyre FE Me Carthy Bristow G. Brows A. Sages D. Palle Anderson R. Barnes F Vagontheate M. Newcombe R. Conpaan G Folland HL Bassett D. Whittaker Mim A Burton Mra. T. Long Mise M Bevis Mra C. Wile JSON Beet Jan D. Procter Mra N. Bolton Gill Butterfield Mise J. Fitch D. Moran M. Hopman Mra. Strachan Mie F Jone Mangher Ate Johnson P. Jones C. Procter Minacella N. Chitty Airs McDermott Mina J. Ha Ngan PB. Strachan Mim E. Graver

Homebush Stock Sale Report from Fremington Saleyards

At Fremington saleyards on Monday 24968 sheep and lambs were yarded with steady competition. Prime wether and ewe quotes ranged to 20s and 35s respectively, lambs to 23s, and various carcass beef grades showed improvements or declines consistent with local demand. cattle values were generally good with steers and cows in the high teens to low twenties for prime cuts.

Sydnet Huyers Fremington Wethera Evea Iambe

Depraved husband killer acquitted after trial at court

A jury at the Central Criminal Court acquitted Myra Terunsndrs tigigandra after a trial describing decades of fear and abuse from her husband Crowther. The Crown stressed the prolonged terror and the defendant’s act of concealing the body to protect her children, while acknowledging his habitual theft.

Frvmer Moony Griminal Court Myra Terunsndrstigigandra Crowther Roonay Rooney Roomay Teale

Taxi Driver Rescues Client After Would-Be Bandit Attack

Sydney reports a Bondi taxi driver Ronald Nash attacked a would‑be robber after dropping a fare in Vailelune. Nash punched the assailant and fled, driving away as another man tried to intervene. Earlier, a post office break‑in at Waterloo failed and Redfern window forcings led to parcel emptying but no theft.

Sydney Vailelune Ronald Nash Bondi Waterloo Femioval

Australian troop redeployment to mainland after Christmas

Melbourne report notes 48 ships will carry 58 108 passengers to the islands then bring back Joopa by January. It plans to fly 5,030 men to the mainland with thousands arriving for Christmas and New Year. After January 13 there will be only S197 Australians at Wewalc.

Melbourne Australia Joopa

Rail Station Murder Charge Dropped in Carnegie Case

Melbourne police report that the Attorney General entered a nolle prosequi in the 1934 murder case of Herbert Norwood, the Carnegie railway station master. Thomas Croft faced three murder counts, but juries failed to reach verdict each time.

Melbourne Criminal Court Today Nolle Thomas Croft Rae Herbert ‘Thomas Norwood Carnegie Croft

Ascot Cup inquiry delays decision after Temple Chief win

Eleven owners and trainers were questioned by the VRC in the Ascot Cup inquiry over Temple Chief’s December 1 victory. Chairman Alan Bell said the inquiry adjourned to Wednesday for a possible ruling.

Melbourne VRC Stew Temple Chieftone Alan Bell EPSOM Caulfield Mentone Caulfeld Golden Pledge Wi Johnson

State Lottery Draw Report and Winners

State Lottery No 1272 drawn in Sydney with multiple prizes listed. First prize went to Mrs C Smith of 18 Parish Road, Mooramen. second prize to W Boggart of Neutral Bay. Birthday prize to Mrs KC Balt of 104 New South Hud Road, Eaglecliffe. fourth prize to Beale Denisigh Street, South Brisbane. Lottery No 1278 to be drawn on Wednesday.

Sydney Meeday Ayn C. Smith Parich Road Moamen Pignam W. Boggart P.O Neutral Bay Med Prise Mra KC Balt New Bouth Hud Road Eageclift Beaale Beale Denisigh ‘Etreet Bouth Brisbane

Commonwealth Re-establishment Programme Help For Service Members

The Commonwealth Re-establishment Programme assists service members and widows with employment guidance, retraining, and financial aid. It covers resumption of studies, career advice, self employment, or starting new trades, plus pensions and medical benefits for war veterans and dependents.

Australia He Commonwealthme Estapianment Congramme Lawarices

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