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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Dec 13, 1947

Page

2

Drunk crowds force Kingston cafe to close Saturday night

Disorderly patrons abused staff and customers forcing the cafe to shut on Saturdays to protect workers and patrons. Canberra police and Inspector Richards say patrols are increased and staff complaints prompted action. Mildner faced Canberra Court with mixed outcomes including an acquittal on permitting drinking on premises.

Kingston Frere Canberra Mildner Mr. Mitchner Mild~ber Richards Eingston

Railways face overtime ban amid harvest transport turmoil

Sydney reports chaotic rail conditions as the ARLU considers a statewide overtime ban from next Thursday to resolve wheat harvest transport delays. Victorian and Australian branches may follow with similar action if disputes persist.

Sydney ARLU

Rhythm of logs shows higher quarterly output

Rydney reports for the quarter ended September 30 production reached 136,390,000 super feet, versus 110,104,000 in the same period in 1846, indicating a rise in output.

Rydney

Forgery Case Shocks Australian Police Records

In Melbourne a court noted a highly cunning forgery by Lawra Norman Edney of Bana Soucii. Edney pleaded guilty to two charges of forgery and two of uttering after altering a passbook and withdrawing £400. The court remanded him until Monday for sentence as officials cited infatuation for an older woman as a motive.

Bydney Lawra Norman Edney Bana Soucii New Zealand

Swahlers selected for state championships in national country events

Names Brainbrigge Brophy Courtney lead joint selection for state championships amid tentative picks at Ava club meeting. Next Thursday marks Christman carnival with spectator participation and a new diving board debut. Water polo opens with Hantern Suburbs vs club match.

Natign Norma Brainbrigge Peagy Brophy Petar Courtney Ava Our Hantern Suburbs

Dixon jailed three months for blackmarketing in Melbourne

Alfred William Dixon was sentenced in Malvern Court to three months imprisonment for attempting to sell a house above the pegged price of 1000 pounds. Mr Jackson P.M. told the defendant he could not interfere with the lives of others at the moment.

Melbourne Alfred William Dixon Malvern Court Jackson P.M

Rain Delays Second Test Amid Slow Indian Innings

Heavy rain halted play after 4.15 pm with India at 2 for 38 and Australia’s Lindwall bowling. Sundries: Hirst and Mahomed, not out, for India. Bathurst leads in local cricket despite rain with 17 points to Goulburn 14 as premier prospects. Don Bradman reflects on his 100 centuries after dinner remarks.

Sydney India Hirst Steakud Lindwall Sarwate Johnston Mahomed Mazare Sundries Bathurst Goulburn Brad Ee Sydeg Leket Ground Trust G. Gupta Bud Smith Bardman

Greyhound Entries for Queanbeyan Novice Stakes Meeting

Entries list for the Queanbeyan greyhound meeting shows dogs entered in Novice Stakes at various distances including 247, 347, and 820 yards. The roster includes Dark Stream, Clear Title, Nigger Loot, Dunty Beau, Cash Ever, Winsome Dally, Speedy foom, Jacka Lily, Rocca Muff, and many others across Maiden, Novice, and Supreme stakes.

Dave Teen Queanbeyan Dark Stream Dunty Beau Cash ‘Ever Winsome Dally Speedy Foom Jacka* Lily Tune Speed Golden Schooner Boubirul Alia Gari Rocca Muff Our Drummer Creamy Boda Consort Lad Bonnie Champ Cotter Lad Keyan Milas Cobber Spvediens Emery Dusty Beau Bright Tarakan Lin- Pick Mian Pullsway Betty Hurdle Sag Gallant Jane Chariie Mack Rust

Order and Form of Loyal Toast in London Fragment

Fragmentary notice describes a royal toast procedure with unclear wording and list-like names. The text hints at an order and form to be used at future gatherings, referencing the king and royal peers, but many words are garbled.

London

Holiday trading notices for Boxing Day hours continue

Local shops announce Boxing Day hours with chemists opening at 9 am and 11 am, cafes and Beers Swill remaining open as usual. Bakeries plan bread delivery on Saturday morning and Joe Will greets visitors at the Factory between 9 and 11 am.

Suma Amd Satrang Garseca Iil He Factory Miron

Suist and Brown Triumph in Victorian Doubles Event

Melbourne report: Suist and Brown won the doubles title at the Victorian championships beating Bidwell in straight sets 6 3 6 3 and 10 4. Mrs Bolton retained the women’s singles title, defeating her opponent to claim the crown.

Melbourne Brown and Bidwell Bolton

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