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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Jan 02, 1947

Page

4

Taxi Driver Charged With Murder of Sister-in-Law

Kevin Leahy a 49 year old taxi driver appeared at Central Court refusing bail after being charged with the murder of his sister in law Marie Elizabeth Kilmartin of Waverley. The case arises from an incident where Kilmartin, intoxicated, called at Leahy home and was refused admission then injured after returning to the house.

Nrumtt Marie Elizabeth Kilmartin Waverley Kevin Leahy War Central Court Jack Toom Leahy Kilmartin Miatinn Ale

Newcastle race disrupted by false start in Malden Welter

Wednesday at Newcastle the Malden Welter First Division started poorly after a false start. N. Robinson aboard Flying Swan led early but was not alone and was allowed a second run after the recall.

Newcastle Hearteh Malden N. Robinson Flying Swan

Disgraceful Scene at Randwick Races

A violent brawl broke out at Randwick races with a man in military uniform assaulted in view of thousands. Bystanders failed to intervene as the attack lasted about ten minutes before emergency responders arrived and police secured the area.

Rydney RaNdwick A.2.c. Omicini Sie Jed

Canberra Student Gains Hawkesbury Diploma in Agriculture

Canberra student T. MacGregor receives the Hawkesbury Diploma in Agriculture after completing the program. The presentation lists Canberra as the student’s residence.

Canberna Eydney Hawkesbury T. 1 MacGregor Canberra

Randwick Racecard Summary From New Year's Gift to Easter Time

A fragmented Randwick racing page lists results and betting terms for multiple races. It notes horses including DOUBLE MINT, OPHIR, BIRTHRIGHT, GOLD TAJ, KIAREE, THE TIGER, and DEED with weights, placings, and times, along with betting odds and distances. The chaotic OCR preserves outcome details like wins, places, distances, and track timing throughout the event sequence.

A. Ward Mullane J. Thompson Havoc Royal Court Hale & Fength Mandova D. Weir OPHIR G. Podmore A. Gallogly Thompson Beljing Western Monarch Birthright Kiaree N. McGrowdle Willams Codiell Thome Pun Immediate Haxton Peter Murray Stream Prince Verity Skip Bomber Gehnny Zara the Tiger Tompeon Courter D. Munro Skymaster H. Russell Botting Melgoda Courier Rouge Or Alfred. Hill J. ‘Trompeon H. Rumsell Cabinet CAN

Caulfield New Year Hurdle Results Highlight

At Caulfield two mile hurdle event Salmint led the field with Colebrook securing a win. Betting favored Colebrook paid 1/4 with Salmint close behind. Other races include Stradbroke Brakes Ave furlong and various handicap events with listed runners such as Chanak Birmingham Astor Medieval. Time notes and place payouts appear for each race.

Colebrook W. Aldridge J. Rysal UB. Robert Salmint Pandini Boondale Tralee Stradbroke Brakes Chanak H. Badger Birmingham A. Bresalgy Astor Hutchinson Two Kings Autma Merry Addition Monte Cassino Place Énthe ATH Marshal W. Amith Grand Gift H. McCloud Reperin Leonard Noble Prince Flying Fury Tudor Prince Chatfield Repsico Tamerlane Hes Miles Bray Law T. McFarlane R. Hutchimean Wandilow A. Ung Wandiiow Law Skyrocia Queen of the Fairies Bagot J. Purtell H. Olsen A. Breasley Beith Kan Logical Nant Mariner Lord Beaufort A. Bresaley Nagation C. McComisile Bnekeier J. Crilley Flash Sir Marfield Prating Enethier Wallace James

Munro Suspended Two Months For Careless Riding

Randwick stewards suspended jockey Darby Munro for two months after finding him guilty of careless riding aboard Havoc in the New Year at Randwick. Havoc crowded My Hero turning, forcing Star Vita back. The inquiry into Cordale in the Denman Handicap last Saturday drifted in betting from 19/1 to 20/1. no action was taken after evidence from owner E Randall.

Sydney Darby Munro Randwick Munro Hero Vita Cordale E. Randall

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