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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Dec 29, 1949
Page
3
A fragment notes a six year old, Vulanteres, moved to bed without a python, alongside unclear references to Pari srr HR Ph aa & Revert, and Baylis. The legible parts mention a cut finger and a request to lay with someone named Baylis near a kitten, but the overall meaning is obscured.
Johnny Hawke of Canberra Rugby League international is set to lead a touring side to England. Arrangements involve the Country Rugby League and Group B districts, aiming for a large attendance and a strong challenge against the host nation.
Buick Motor announced price cuts ranging from 75 to 10 dollars on multiple models in Flint Michigan. The reductions affect 1950 Ready imaster and duper shares card and other Buick offerings, effective immediately.
The Minister for Lands Mr Sheahan said land values seized for ex servicemen are unfairly high due to wartime profiteers and black marketers. He noted recent High Court rulings and promised caution while two more cases await. Officials defend the price as legal and necessary.
In a gruelling day, footprints believed to belong to Watkins near Syaney were found by Laure Falla Cree. The search party, including Watkins, returned tonight and plans to resume at daybreak to cover the area east and south of Suprime Point. Water supply was inadequate, affecting operations.
Paul O’Hara of Tamworth and Wickham solicitor Howard Leilas were among defendants facing immoral conduct charges. Others from North Sydney and Sydney areas pleaded not guilty to related offences. Magistrate warned on penalties, with several men fined and ordered to behave well for set periods.
Police probe into the murder of Elizabeth Maureena Wittiatts, 20, formerly of Moonah, Hobart, whose body was found on the Albert Foreshore. Detectives questioned a man connected to the case as they seek a definite cause of death and motive.
A damaged report notes that eight migrant babies were taken by ambulance to hospital shortly after a ship docked. Of 26 children aboard, two were already ill before boarding, and fourteen had identifiable health concerns as officials investigated the voyage and conditions aboard the vessel.
A road accident on the Tentrhciel Road left a man dead and several others injured. Names include Tren McNaughon and Robert Aiken among the passengers. The vehicle overturned while traveling with a group of seven people. several children survived with non fatal injuries. The injured were taken to Warwice Hospital for treatment.
A horse named Apprentice fell during the Highweight Handicap at Sydney. Porter, the trainer, reported the rider uninjured but Apprentice sustained a fall, with observations about the horse’s condition and remarks from trainer Darwon.
Tonight at Harold Park trots two favourites won as Lawn Quorn and Retinue led the field in the Bathuret Handicap. In the Nowra Qualifying Stakes Daffodil fell from favor while Dacked Nowra’s tone moved to 3. Second favourite observed was Retinue. After the race stewards held an inquiry into Mandicep and the Real Lawn incident, disqualifying Real Lawn pending correction. Attendance reported around 14,100 with overall betting heavy.
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