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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Dec 18, 1946
Page
2
Reported notes from Canberra Police Station reveal inmates on Christmas Day consider meals extravagant and report requests to extend stays, with anecdotes of a guest of honor labeled His Majesty the King and meals including vegetables, wine trifle, and rare chicken. Officials would not comment beyond no complaints about 40d.
Horace Joseph awards 45 desler remanded at Redfern Court on charge of stealing a note containing £3000 in cash and securities two watches and other valuables valued at £500 belonging to Lee Quan Cor of Mas bor. Police say three men joined the theft attempt and fled. Edwards was held on £200 bail.
Australia gains control at Sydney as Don Bradman and Sid Barnes post twin centuries. Bradman reaches 150 and Barnes 200, sharing a record fourth wicket stand of 408. The pair dominate an innings sum reaching 4 for 400 plus, with Yardley and Hammond bowling.
The test day ends with England on the defensive as Bradman and Barnes anchor Australia’s innings. England attackers fail to seize early discipline while Australia piles 16 runs ahead with four wickets in hand. Yardley leads a disciplined bowling effort as the day’s play closes.
Heavy demand for Puffham after a sensational six furlong trial at Victoria Park. Puffham clocked 14 seconds for the six furlongs, recovering from a colic attack. Unclear if Puffham is withdrawn from the Bummer Cup as other engagements and handicaps are listed in jumbled form.
Perth reports the State Executive of the ALP decided to ask the Prime Minister to enable State Arbitration Courts to adjust the basic wage in line with the Commonwealth Interim ruling of a 2 shilling per day rise. Alterations under state law would be made in June, with pushes to pass the federal increase to workers sooner.
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