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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Feb 22, 1950

Page

2

Crampionship Sparks City Tennis Title Rally

City clinched a 112 to ? win in a tight event featuring top players including Cuthbert Withers Hall and Withers. Notable matches saw Jsmith edge Floss in singles, Smith handicapped, and several close sets with players like Rog ers Hill Deane Lanham and Roberts Love.

Peste-Withere Arcnan al Lae Wilson City Rexame Bpendeth CY v. Love Bouturwell Makin Withers Grifithe Marshalla Moore Cartwright Wood Williams Dunner J.ander Marchant Rogers Hill Deane Lanham Roberts Love Tiekinner Cuthberthony Sheehan McNamers Sutton Bruce Queanbeyan

Sydney Postectional Play Qualifiers Named From Regions

A near record member qualified for the Postectional play of the coun try free Fours championship. Sectional winners include Hurst South Wagga and Grenfell with multiple wins. Winners from Newesade District, South Coast, Riverine and South-West, North-West, and Central West advance. notable results include Queanbeyan, Canberra, Yass and Tumut representatives.

Sydney Mttearme Am Cuany Cums Newesade District South Coast Riverine Central West Hurst South Waren Fowler Grenfell Turner Rosinbagah Iin McDonald Wrina Hurnt South Wagga Ales Minstry Canberra McDoncald Harden Brewwtor Young Parquiar Queanbeyan Barclay Meinnes Tumnt Grace Yann McLeod Grosevenor Yass Leslie South Wogea

Canberra Court Ireful Plea in Capitol Theatre Foyer Incident

Canberra Court heard Freeman plead guilty to an offensive manner in the Capitol Theatre foyer on Monday night after being urged by a policeman. Other cases included Annecent Bemavio fined for indecent behavior, and several remands and adjournments involving alleged theft and traffic offenses.

Robert Tin Freenal Ainille F.C. F. Keane Canberra Freeman Capitol Theatre Ergeant H. Grange Freeman Wanon Munsell Recon Anais Wrn Stone Avenue Wenry Burea Branialon Ladadis Fairbairn Montel Onate Commonwealth

Fault found with drawings of Golden Caskets

A government commission report criticizes the handling of Golden Casket Nos. 1357 and 1387 drawings and tickets. It finds no evidence of fraud by Burke or any person connected, but notes issues with ticket custody and urges all butts be at the Casket office at drawing time while maintaining public inspection where possible.

Caskot Burke Port Adda Wold Gray Butt Ita Butts Obist

Southern Districts Turf Club Formed In Kingston Meeting

A Kingston meeting of district racing club representatives decided to form the Southern Districts Turf Club to organise an annual race meeting. Proceeds go to Canberra Legacy Club, RSL Distress Fund, Bungendore War Memorial Fund, with interim officers elected and plans to be presented at a March 6 meeting of Canberran racing bodies.

Sie Clbay Kingston Eame Acton Rccecouran Onehalf Canberra Legacy’ Club RSL Bungendore War ‘Memorial Fund Plana Male Mare Canberra ‘Racing Club Queanbeyan Racing Club Quesns ' ‘Club Canberra

Lifesavers test new safety belts at Coogee beaches

A local lifesaving association plans to test four new ante ty belts at Coogee surf lifesaving trials next Saturday after belts submitted to weigh and prove protective. Fifty belts will be produced for Coogee, with another fifty urgently needed by surf clubs as facilities remain scarce. The move follows a drowning incident involving James Per of the Cronulla Burli Club and interest in Rossantety belts grows amid community efforts to improve beach safety at Maroubra Coogee Clovelly Malabar beaches.

Arf James Per Ne Cronulla Buri Hyeegeeet ‘Preryman Randwick Counail Maroubra Coogee Clovaliay Malaber

Captain’s Flat Hospital Hospital Construction Delay

Directors of the hospital board resigned claiming failure to secure a contractor for the Captain’s Flat hospital project. The Works Department said completion should be within a short period, but labor shortages and tradesman scarcity hinder progress.

Arpnay Ward Becaue Iela

Damages suit over 1949 gun accident at Goodmigh t

Victoria court heard Ralph McDouala and George Wilkins sued for damages by Annie Wilkits 17 after a 1949 shooting at Goodmight left her blinded in one eye. Witnesses described shots fired when the girl stepped back. A verdict ordered Donald to pay £20 in damages. In other news, UK air force strength planned cuts from 30 000 to 34 000 kg with reductions in non commissioned personnel.

Canberra Supreme Gyure Annie Wilkits Natyse Victoria Ralph McDouala Goodnigit George William Wilkins Tatbary Stacey Ie Wilkins Aidavit Tundod Fred Gus Dumthe Owen E- Donald Ington States Air Force Sune Ecilan Noe Egret

NSW Price Board to Set Higher Bread Standards

News agency text reports New South Wales plans to fix higher bread standards to manage drought impact. Prices minister Ms. Oates or equivalent is cited, with measures expected to influence loaf quality, cost, and supply during the dry period.

Attorney's claim in witness-hitting case in New York

Disjointed OCR text reports a court hearing in New York where Judith Copion announces a new attorney claiming she was struck by Archibald. It mentions co-defendant Valentin Gubitchev and espionage shares, with new lawyers appointed by the court.

New York Judith Copion Archibald F Misa Copion Valentin Gubitchev Court Leat Weet Phas Palitier

British Actress to Marry Heir in May Wedding

British actress Elian beth Taylor aged 18 plans to wed Tat Hilton, a 23 year old heir of a millionaire botelechani owner. Her mother paid today ahead of the ceremony scheduled for May 1.

S.gulywoul Elianbeth Taylor Contat Hilton Botelechani

Home Builders Bath Fixtures and More Ad

Family owned Adam Ingram & Son promote a wide range of hardware and home fixtures including bath fittings kitchen cupboards and garages items. The ad lists brands like Braemar Vibra and Bracuier and invites customers to visit their showroom for quality hardware.

Englah Aviatralian Bamins Nglink Armitaxe Puwler Marrek Itilara Isroves Acmie Sreen Teammnel Rayburn SINHA Outa Forresters Ingilah Tyra Lo “Braemar Waahon, Noes and Area Mnesa Braemar Tou Pall AP UI Ghowrdom

Gentleman and Ladies Tickets for October Race Meet

Readable OCR fragments indicate a notice about issuance of gentleman and ladies tickets for an October rat nipeting event. Details on exact date, venue, or organizers are unclear in the fragment.

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German court finds Private W Halley guilty of murder

Tuesday an American military court in Germany found Private W Halley, 19, guilty of murdering a divinity student on February 6 and sentenced him to 20 years in prison.

Bansee Wetziar Germany W. Halley

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