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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Dec 14, 1948
Page
3
A dispute over money ended in a violent shooting at the doorstep of Park thin Mr Abearsds in the Caster lmury EAseid Hospital. A revolver was alleged to have been fired by Bene pated, wounding Beatty in the head as others fled.
A student drowning occurred at Wagga Wagga amid a chaotic scene. Investigators and witnesses described rough conditions and a failing rescue attempt as emergency services responded to the water hazard.
Inquiries by Northern Territory police have located 15 traces of missing crocodile hunters between the Victor River and a cyclone affected area. A landing barge is being searched near Wyndnass with a crew including Williams and Matthews.
Canberra Rifle Club reports a Saturday event with final stage distances at 100 and 200 yards, good conditions, and general solid scores. Shooters include L Hay Mclntosh Pitt Hedson White Fourre and Hay, with Hardy Calla noted for top 100 yard score and the Flushes Shield No 2 win. Aggregate and monthly prizes awarded. a new shooter Won monthly spoon.
Fragmentary report notes Hash and Mrs Picroa were victims of a troubling incident. The source is incomplete and difficult to parse.
A garbled report from Sydney notes a boxing sequence at Sydney Stadium with references to Hasse and Heaney and a murky outcome. The text mentions rounds, percentages, and an event tied to the Hillmen and a forthcoming bout, but many phrases are unreadable.
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South Canberra Rugby League announces a declaration of a further ordinary dividend by Roarehod Canberra Business for the benefit of shareholders. The notice specifies details on payment timing and eligible holders as outlined by the league’s corporate actions.
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