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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Dec 13, 1951
Page
10
The market notes Australian land prices and New Zealand wool bids. Receipts show a 884 bale shipment out of 9000 bales offered with top-making price around 10d. sterling per 10 pounds. includes Northern River wool from the East coast as part of the Australian lot.
Police report describes a reckless drive and a discovery of a number of brandy bottles in the back of the car. Witnesses say the driver admitted intoxication and blamed what he had been drinking.
A 33 year old man named Walter Schrann remains in a stark darkened prison cell for an annual period as a reminder of his aunt Tenrons according to a local report. The piece notes the unusual ritual and its stated meaning within the penitentiary context.
Davis Cup action to be played at KooYong Courts with armed guard detail and special precautions. Interzone match between America and Sweden set for tomorrow amid reports of damage to courts during previous rounds. Incidents include an explosion near Arsentief’s office and a janitor incident being investigated by police.
Fragmentary Australian racing note notes Yamboon in doubt for Rosehill tilt with unclear details. Mentions July and possible betting or entry constraints in the Sydney correspondence.
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