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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Dec 12, 1951
Page
2
Fragmentary OCR reports alleged threats tied to alcohol licenses. Mentions names and entities such as Y's Wines Ltd and Mc Willem's Fey with references to wine saloons and four licenses in question. The text is garbled and lacks clear dates or locations.
A 98 year old man, Collel, was sentenced to death in October for murdering his wife. The Home Secretary has recommended clemency. At the trial Collel was said to have undergone sterilisation, an operation performed at his wife’s request.
State lottery details appear with numbered entries and names. The list cites No 44749 Barrett and No 42085 Miu Lucky with associated street addresses Kingford Panrith and Bouth Toast. Entries specify syndicate connections at Beulah Street and High Street with participants including James Dunmore and others.
A fancied Cup horse collapsed during gallop and could not start in either of the major races. Trainers and owners weigh whether the horse will recover for future events. The incident casts a shadow over an otherwise anticipated weekend of top class steeplechase action.
The Intertown Cricket Association received approval from the Outer Districts Cricket Association to move the Inter town match with Yass to New Year’s Eve. An unofficial practice match against Yass will be held in Canberra on December 33. Mr R Bruce Brown will officiate in place of Mr Jack Saturday at 8 am, as noted by The Canberra Times.
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