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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Dec 28, 1950
Page
4
The French National Assembly defeated the government for the second time in a month. Prime Minister Pleven said he would not resign as the chamber voted 302 to 280 against a government motion to delay an immediate debate on the 529 million pound sterling rearmament programme.
Sydney Wednesday report states lightweight champion Jack ase will headline at Sydney Stadium on January 16 with an opponent yet to be named.
After a slow 95 minutes, Queensland clinched the Shefield Shield match against South Australia by eight wickets. N Chapman scored 39 and A Grout 66 as Queensland chased with solid mini-scores while Noblet Hiern Bowley Wilson Craig shared the bowlers’ damage for South Australia.
General Motors has arranged with the Army Air Force to manufacture Pra Thunderjet fighters at the Kansas City assembly plant leased from the Government. Tooling will start immediately as the factory, now used to assemble Buicks Oldsmobiles and Pontiacs, is repurposed for war production.
News notes the American tennis troupe’s tentative 10 day Brisbane to White City run with February 9 and 10 requests, secretary Victor Kully commenting on gate split terms and an association stance. Also mentions Lynn Bari’s divorce from Sid Luft and Princess Fatima’s birth of a son in Cairo.
Visiting United Kingdom bowlers defeated Canberra South by 63 to 11 at Parliament House greens yesterday. High Commissioner J Williams hosted the after match gathering at Canberra House as UK party prepared to depart for Sydney and travel to Falabane. Results list UK players including Wells Smith Malinaem Moffat and others in a wide range of match scores. City green City and District then beat the United Kingdom 120 to 8 on Turasiay night.
London reports that rising coat costs may force workers to wear sports coats and trousers. Manufacturers expect utility suits to rise from £10-£15 to £15-£20, with high quality non utility suits moving from £25-£30. The price outlook unsettles the average wage earner.
Prices for beef and mutton remain high across markets due to transport faults and diverted supplies. At holiday resorts steer beef and mutton sold between 3¾ and 4d per pound, Homebush meat selling at about 1s6d per pound for yearling beef, same as the previous record.
Mr Avery, Gil, at Central Court today remanded a shearer on charges of murders in Sydney and Penrith. Ronald Cribbin, 21, Hawthorn Victoria, bail refused after prosecutor said inquest date would be set. Cribbin charged with breaking into a shop, stealing £10, murdering Edith Hill at Hay Street Sydney, taxi-driver Norman Dickson at Penrith, and firing at Constable Lane at Raglan on October 17 with intent to murder.
Handicapper Mr. G Wilaon penalizes Villiers Stake winner Fick Boy and Ballrooms rider, raising weight to 5.12 for Carrington Stakes at Randwick next Saturday. Trainer Metausthlin and owner Mrs W Clore prepare for a gelling start. Ballroom also penalized 10 lb for the Summer Cup. McLoughlin regards as a definite starter. Headin remains a likely starter carrying 1, which is 11 lb more than Villines weight. Barry Smith will ride under points as origepter John satir Bt. an fact, at 7 Mar.
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