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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Dec 29, 1952
Page
4
Police report heavy traffic and several accidents during a long holiday period. Thousands arrived by rail from Sydney and Melbourne, with travelers weary and dusty after the journey. Officials note substantial tourist activity and waste along the coast as crowds move through the capital region.
Hollywood sources list Dean Martin and Jerry Lewis among top office favorites this year. The piece notes industry criteria and reflects on leading names like Bing Crosby, James Stewart, Cary Grant, Betty Grable, Clark Gable, and Hopalong Cassidy as recurring figures in ticket sales and public interest.
Tokyo reports that a government commission urged a ban on prostitution in Japan and proposed reform schools for prostitutes. The council estimated about 480000 women were engaged in prostitution nationwide.
In the Second Test at the Melbourne Cricket Ground, Raxcal Endean remained undefeated on 118 as South Africa built a 25-run lead with six wickets in hand in the second innings. Watte and Endean forged a valuable partnership before Miller broke it, and despite Australia aiming to force a draw with two days left, South Africa pressed on with seasoned batting from Cheatham and McLean, noting Endean's century as a key milestone for the series.
Sydney reports a new sheep branding method with potential to boost wool output. Industry observers discuss branding rules, unmarked wool, and market responses amid fluctuating prices and regulatory questions.
The ACT Cricket Association will send representative teams to Goulburn on January 4 and to Sydney for early next month. A Grade leaders at the end of the first half were Northbourne and Turner, while Queanbey and Royal Military College followed. Prominent official Emerton is recovering at home and expected to resume soon.
Dr. Clark, deputy minister of finance since 1932 and a renowned economist, died yesterday after traveling to Chicago to address the American Beanomie Association. The Ottawa scene mourns a key government adviser.
The January 1 meeting at Aston Course features a 115 Handicap with 13 horses and a large field in the Th rowers Handicap. Jockey Club officials expect top track conditions if rain stays away, and a public enclosure umbrella is planned. Sydney and Melbourne race books will be on sale. first post 1.30 pm.
Australia defeated France 18 to 12 in a preeminent iRugby League match before about 28,000 at Parc des Princes. Ryan, Davies, and Hazare led Australia with tries and goals while France fought back with Canton, Brovasc, and Puig-Aunert contributing but unable to overturn the visitors.
Scores and placings from Randwick meetings with horses such as Mercury Glamour Moon and White Bails listed. Betting odds for multiple races including novice and juvenile handicaps show winners, places, and scratched entries with times and stakes noted across the card.
Mr Davin Hughes of AGLA advocated using a farm loan fund to provide additional capital for primary industries. He called for a rapid reduction of red tape to ensure capital is readily available through Me Burst Bank, arguing such a policy would stimulate food production and agricultural knowledge. He cited the need for investment in machinery, equipment, and conservation to support modern farming and rural development.
A salvage bid was to be made to free the stranded freighter Merino near Hobart Tasmania. The Merino, carrying an estimated 300,000 pounds worth of French paintings, was stranded Christmas Day. Captain Williams, an salvage expert, advised shifting cargo and district police prepared tractors for moving heavy loads. The ship Rawlinan from Kamperton and a meat barge were involved in the operations and another attempt was planned for tomorrow.
Police report a 36 year old woman, Mrs Mike Min nitt, found murdered in a Baidiwick guest house in Lower Torry. She was battered and strangled, with evidence of blunt force trauma and a torn throat. A 22 year old Randwick man has been charged with murder.
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