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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Dec 28, 1951
Page
3
The article discusses Schroeder and Sedgman in a tense Davis Cup style clash and notes Schroeder’s fatigue and the American partner’s rise. Talbot comments on form and potential outcomes while fans expect a dramatic, high level confrontation between the famed duos. The piece highlights Sedgman’s peak, public anticipation, and the dramatic crowd reaction surrounding the match.
The curator, in charge for 26 years, proposes ploughing up the main court at White City to improve drainage and seed cover. He notes heavy canvas covering tarnishes turf and that repairs would be needed if rain comes, risking damage to the surface.
A garbled historical text shows lawmakers urged reform on punishment for corruption cases. A speaker claimed opposition to punitive excess and argued for measured responses while condemning misuse of power. The passage hints at political tensions and calls for restraint.
Championship action opens as teams contest the day with tight endings and emerging rivals. Regan prepares for another day as brackets and pairings unfold amid brisk competition and the crowd’s keen pace.
A scrambled Canberra Green section listing numerous players and clubs from Victoria Park Dar my. Warringah Stockton Queanbeyan and Bondi compete with scores and pairings across multiple fixtures. Details include Dunning Woodhouse Victoria Park and various Canberra City affiliates with mixed results and a focus on local interclub play.
Fragmented OCR lists players and results from a Canberra City lacrosse event. Names include Turner Howe, Weston Miller, McClellan, Cantrell Clarkson, Bevan Cusack, Pigeon Nevin, Hatcher Jones, Belcher Cate, Bricker Gale, and Bratvora Becker. Scoring figures like 18/7, 10/7 appear with team references to Camden, Canberrasouth, and Leeton.
Section II lists numerous Queanbeyan area tennis results with players such as Lewis, Sebbens, Ferguson MeLend, May, Woods, Morlin, Ridley, Cook, Marshall, Mearns, Falvey, Hartlie Bull, Beil, and Ed Doherty. Scores include 16 3, 12 0, 18 8, 13 10, 12 9, 10 8, 12 6, 33 6, 17 10, 12 8, 12 0, and 34 7, across Canberra City Belmont Balmain and surrounding venues.
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Fragmentary record shows clashes among Canter bra City and Queanbeyan firms and individuals. Matches listed include Daisy and OBrien versus Crantwick and McNamara in Canberra South and Maitland area references amid scattered names and place cues.
Police press ahead in the Killare murder inquiry with detectives set to question suspects in Newcastle tomorrow. A woman linked to the case, identified as Leopoldinn Hacker, 42, is said to have arranged an appointment at Century Motors the day of the crime. Investigators say the man involved may be warned off and identity protections remain in place.
A long list shows 78 additional companies registered in the Australian Capital Territory including names like Devonahilen Mi 2 Ltd, Adenani Holdings Ltd, York Holdings Ltd, Perth Holdings Ltd, Hamilton Holdings Ltd and Canberra Pro- Geased Fooge 4d among others with varied capitalizations and locations across Canberra and Sydney. The record notes postwar growth in registrations and mentions several investment and holding companies across Melbourne Sydney and Brisbane as part of a broad expansion in the period.
An election audience near the India Goa border heard Pandit Henry demand the end of foreign rule in India. He cited Portuguese congeasions and trench tensions as reasons to seek peaceful self rule and lasting peace.
Fragmentary report describes a ship returning to Brisbane after a nervous breakdown and dispatches. Officers escorted a private launch with a doctor to the Sumoreet, joined by the Nemisis. An engineer was examined aboard a private hospital ship near Rimpour.
Dawn Beer, five, of Way Way, was fatally scalded when a pot of hot tea spilled over her at a picnic with relatives and friends at Commi Aloaar's Water near Armidale. She sustained extensive burns and died in Armidale hospital.
A NSW industrial project areas outline a large scale factory initiative with international links. Plans mention a $607,000,000 investment over roughly ten years, with Port Kemble works and Port Kemble sites central to the program. An English firm erecting a major plant conducts research and oil regeneration services tied to the industrial push.
Victoria won by seven wickets chasing 340 declared, with standout batting from Victoria and strong bowling. Annotations show key players such as Loxton and Maldly contributing, while Queenaland faced a challenging target and fell short in the Shield match held in Melbourne.
Two young children, aged about 14 and 12, reportedly played with a bar of matches in a room when a fire started. Their father rushed in from another room, saved them, and they are recovering. The event damaged the room and affected the family.
John Mussel Rugg pleads not guilty in Canberra Court to operating a motor vehicle while intoxicated. Constable reports timing around 6.19 pm on a Wednesday as the defendant explains he had no plan to move the machine, seeking leniency and a one month sentence with a 182 day option.
Police charged Terence Lawrence Pretes and others after a late night incident on Commonwealth Avenue near Dulwich Mil. Witnesses described a street confrontation and threats before the defendants allegedly attacked Pearce and attempted to force an admission. Both men faced fines and cautions, with magistrates warning of harsher penalties for future offenses.
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