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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Dec 21, 1938

Page

3

Purchase of Ajax Negotiations Sparked in New York

Reports from New York say Nell and local representative T A MecCarthy of Los Angeles are negotiating for the Australian champion horse Ajax. The deal faces complications from multiple parties, including potential ownership claims and price as the key issue. McCarthy, a longtime Los Angeles attorney and racing hobbyist, expresses cautious optimism about adding Ajax to his stable if the price and terms are right. Official outcomes remain uncertain as negotiations continue.

New York Tar W Mecarchy Los Angeles Ajax Theeether Price Whitley McCarthy Angeles Adit Pol Mecarthy Cie McCathy Tho ‘Ao

Coal Pit Incident Details at Brisbane Court Hearing

Alfred George Ross, 28, appears at Rosewood Court facing charges of unlawfully causing bodily harm to Ronald Pocock in a coal mine accident. Ross allegedly struck Pocock with a short iron bar during a dispute in the pit, amid miner fumes and injuries described as abrasions and a fractured back. Witnesses described Pocock’s injuries and the incident as the only significant evidence.

Brisbane Rosewood Court Alfred George Ross Reed Ronalt NY Pocock Ross

Shooting Affray Reported In Local Theatre Incident

A man identified as the defendant shot a woman after an early evening confrontation at a picture theatre where she worked. The accused allegedly threatened the woman after she declined his advances and later followed her outside. She was taken to hospital with injuries and remains under treatment as police investigate the case.

Brisianh Tunsday Pornlny Laxty Joe Pine Hint Rea

Youths Career of Crime Report From Sydney Court

Sydney court records reveal 17 year old laborer William Patrick Cass involved in repeated offenses. Police explain Cass’s criminal path stemmed from belief his younger sibling received parental advantage, prompting officials to consider welfare interventions.

Sydney William Patrick Cass Budu Cass Tinthor

World title fight eyed in Sydney next year

Walter Woods led on points before Fred Henneberry was disqualified at Rushcutter Bay Stadium as Stadiums Ltd. seeks to stage a One World’s championship bout in Sydney. Bolly Kreiger holds the title with an option to use services after his match with Al Hosta early next year. Ron Richards and Henneberry have signed to contest the Australian middleweight title, with Richards set to weigh about 11.6 stone and facing possible title loss by default if no change occurs.

Sydney Walter Popeye Woods Fred Henneberry Rushcutter Bay Stadium Lastight Stadiums Ltd Baster Bolly Kreiger Kreiger al Hosta Tuesita Ron Richards Bennie Bear Olympia Sporta Ltd

Collision in fog near Lisbon claims many lives

In foggy waters off Lisbon on Tuesday a ferry boat collided with the Italian freighter Finila Marina. Thirty six passengers are reported dead as the ferry split in two and vanished within minutes. Most victims were swept away by a strong current.

Lisbon Thiry Finila Marina Amd

Beaten by bandits in Cootamundra on Tuesday

James Keogh, 62, was held up by women last night and, when he refused to give money, struck on the head with a iron bar, bound, and robbed of £5. The assailants departed, and Keogh later freed himself and was taken to hospital where bandages were applied.

Cootamundra James Keogh

King Buys New Plane for Royal Use

The Daily Herald reports the King is replacing his present four seater private plane with a Flamingo twin engine model. The new aircraft is undergoing tests as part of a planned royal upgrade.

London Daily Herald

Y W C A NOTES Causaway Club Party Evening

YWCA notes describe a Causeway Club party in honour of leader Miss N Percival. The event featured recitations songs dances and community singing with Hazel Thusiau age 10 among the performers. Board members and mothers provided supper and Christina Barford received a presentation. Swimming and library updates follow with activity at Canberra Park and new library books announced.

Fe. Bald J. Torrine F. Barford Laverty Directiicn Bupper Grannal Hopkins Thomas Christina Eakr Meu ' Barford Canberra Park Misa Howe

Indignation Over Sydney Laborers Planned for Local Roadwork

In Bathurst Turonhire Colley area indignant at a plan to import 250 single men from Sydney to work on the Finkle Track road project. The district council, after a casting vote by the President, rejected the protest and backed the government. Further developments are promised next week as supporters sing in Sydney.

Turonhire Colley Tathurat Sydney

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