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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Dec 18, 1951

Page

2

Dam and Flood Storage Plans Updated at Gotler Dam

Reports indicate full height flashboards on the Gotler dam wall are being replaced with Gaally units raising the top by about 102 feet and increasing storage capacity from 340 million to 800 million tons. The change stems from concrete concerns in an existing wall and aims to safeguard floodwater containment. Investigations into additional storage include three upper reaches on the Cotter and potential new tunnel work.

Gotler Taylor Arveya

Playboy Recovery After Mysterious Illness

Smith said today that the horse appeared normal and he hoped it would recover for the autumn meeting. The report notes concerns about a mysterious illness that affected the pony after he was found unwell.

Myboy Smith

Davis Cup Captains Settle Dispute Before Tie

Controversy over foot faults between Davis Cup captains Frank Aleida and Hopman unsettled as teams prepare for the tie at White City. Australia selects Sedgman Ayre Bromwich with McGregor for doubles. Sproule says team not finalized and Bromwich may practice.

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New York Am erican Davia Cup Captain Leads Gridiron Plan

Frank Shields, captain of the American Davis Cup squad, will be alave driver in a Challenge round this month. The United Press reported Shields said the next fort night will be stiffer and training is serious. Coach Kramer noted Keldg has a chance to out manoeuvre Harry Hopman of Australia.

New York Monaay Frank Shields Bem Alave Driver Auralia United Duck Kramer Keldg Harry Hopman

Christmas Eve Pay Rates In Retail Shops

Industrial unions push for penalty rates and early closing on Christmas Eve. Newcastle and Metropolitan shop assistants seek extra pay for adults and juniors while unions argue similar claims nationwide. Commission considers these applications amid shop staffing concerns.

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Hearing Continues Racing Probe in Mackay

In Mackay a police inquiry probes unregistered bookmakers as a commission hears testimony. Draman said it was a serious allegation and urged fair treatment of registered bookmakers. the association warned against unregistered operators and indicated support for registering bookmakers.

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Coleman Dominates Bout as Manager Eyes International Fight

The article notes Coleman’s dominance through six rounds with aggressive tactics and a kidney punch warning to Castillo. George Barnes, Coleman's manager, plans overseas training and a potential fight with Australian bantamweight champion Carruthers, requiring three weeks' notice to make weight.

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