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Newspaper

Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Jan 03, 1949

Page

3

Westridge Boy Injured In Canberra River Incident

A sigh year old boy Rey Johvetson from Westridge was admitted to hospital after an incident near Canberra. He received cleansing and treatment for abrasions to the thighs temples and hip. life saving patrolmen reported minor injuries to others and advised caution for bathers at Cotter and Uriarra areas amid strong current concerns.

Rey Johvetson Westridge Canberra Dewan Ba Murat Fe Capital Hum Canberrs Mamba Pevera Mare Kambah Uriarra Cotter Kazaban Uiiarre Uriarre

Sir Dona Part 46 to Play in Oldfield Kippax Match

Sir Donat Bradman will appear in the Oldfield Kippax Test match at the Sydney Cricket Ground. South Water Cricket Association had urged him to play and he agreed to pay tribute to two great figures as part of the event.

Sir Dona Prt Oldfield Mellourne Sir Donat Bradman Wil Appen

Fragmentary OCR notes on a fire and dates

Fragmented text mentions a fire that burnt to the ground and references the Southern Districts Santary 42 Tumut January 18 Coome. Details are unclear due to damage. key names and exact actions are not legible.

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Weatward Wins Syd Min Yen Race In Wan Dee

The 1R0 hour 17 minute 3d corrected time by Weatward leads the fleet with Resende and Bar close. Archina shows merit in AY division despite Bonaprit and stoner notes. A rowing incident injures Lass 8 Luba crew member from a tea spill, Garson hospitalized after lamp accident near St Melena.

Wan Dee Eftarnesm Igors Nerida Itaia Merian Areliine Archina Aniah Aim Arman Amall Luba Rami Max Carson Ere J. Colquhoun St. Melena Garson Joni

Police hunt widens as arrest hinted in Metraville rape case

Police disclosed a lead but kept details close as they pursue a male suspect in a Metraville robbery and rape. A young woman was attacked nearby and a taxi service is being checked for possible connections.

Bradman knighthood praised by cricket world

London reporters and cricket captains from Capetown to Jamaica laud Sir Donald Bradman for his enduring impact on cricket. Statements From Araenath and George Many highlight his charm and leadership, while Nourse and Pienaar recognize his global influence and famed “magician of The bat.”

London Andianerenetere Huteutta Bradman Araenath Brad Batata Indapinin Tao Aneets Uemar Capetown England George Many Pienaar Seth Atricna Anse Cinton Hrsuimen Nana

Queensland Batters Narrowly Outrun by Sydney in Quick Match

At the Sydney Cricket Ground Queensland were dismissed for 309 in their first innings as Lindwall and Walkey led the bowling with 4/6 and 3/43 respectively. Sydney reply saw Yentarilay and Archer star as Queensland’s bowlers struggled to contain the hosts despite strong spells from Lindwall and company.

Sydney Queenaland Sydney Cricket Ground Yentarilay New South Wales Ray Linawalt Forest Walker Awinger Archer Einawall Queensland Pirat W. A Brown Baggers Walker Angers Miller Lindwalt W. Morin Lintwatt KK Archer Lindwatt Xi. MacKay Motuney A. Chkrigan Cand Emery Y. Mecioni Jotmaon Tindwalh D.tallin Bakroen Dnuniaty E Bliahitnon Wate - Wein Mundin Lindwall Walkey Vam Johnatan Ale Mornay C Tallon Jota Burke Donnpon Bh Caregan Jumnatem Dot At Sundries

New Hormone Therapy Averts Surgery for Enlarged Prostate

A controversial patent medical notice reports a new hormone therapy that reportedly avoids prostate operation by balancing hormones. The Cavendish Clinic claims patients with urinary frequency and enlarged prostate now benefit from synthetic hormones, with Dr Joe Reading cited and CAN LABORATORIER (AASIA) Ltd. listed as a manufacturer.

Lotikor Joe Reading Watts Cleim Lane Wepeevenes Cemedion Cavendish Clinic Uion CAN Laboratorier Aasia.) Ltd Bourkoat

Washbrooks 1M third SA test start in Capetown

Confused report indicates Washbrook and Hutton opened the third Test in Capetown with a 1 million run? effort as England’s batting faltered. Crapp Compton and Washbrook fell early while Washbrook later top-scored with 74 and Hutton made 1 while Crapp added 35 before Rowan and others failed to sustain the innings.

Capetown Suay Hutton Washbrook Figland England Crapp Compton Ingland Wradbrook Grapp Rowan

Fatal tram car crash in Sydney leaves five dead

A married woman and four others were killed when a tram and car collided near Neutral Bay. Victims include Laura Arkmore 158 of Trapp Street, with others injured severely. the car was wrecked, passengers rescued from the wreck, and authorities labeled the crash unavoidable.

Sydney Burnay Laura Arkmore Trapp Btrvet Neutral Bay Cufford Hill Francis Hill Oles Nmveal Imaviabie

Man Charged With Stabbing Girl in Newcastle

Betty Nicholas twenty of Isington was admitted to Newcantre Hospital with abdominal stab wounds after an assault at her home. The man, age eighty one, was arrested and charged with assault causing serious bodily harm amid reports he was intoxicated during the incident.

Newcastle Betty Nicholas Isington Cantre Mian

Earl Des Mand Pinkett Kin Dies in Brisbane

The Hon Gerald William Des mand Pinkett of Fingal died in Brisbane at age 40 after weeks in hospital. Mr Plunkett worked on Main Roads and had been ill intermittently. Funeral held at St Stephen’s Cathedral with Archbishop Dub officiating. burial in Mudgee cemetery. Born in Killcen Castle, Duniaany, County Meath, Ireland, educated at Dawnaide Abbey School in England. traveled in America before settling in Australia.

Brisbane Gerald William Desmand Pinkett Keir Earl of Fingal Tas Plunkett Brie Tanne General Hospital St. Stephen’ Siedral

Mybrid Maize for Late Crops in Shoalhaven

Farmers in Shoalhaven are expected to plant fast growing hybrid maize for late crops. Heavy rains have disrupted fields and broken furrows, delaying farming work. Ploughing will start early, with special maize varieties imported from America to aid late-season sowing.

Shoalhaven Dlathet Win Elfrt America

New Snooker Record by Davie at Laiventer Bquare Nall

Davie J Davia set a world snooker record with a 141 break at Laiventer Bquare Nall, surpassing the previous best by one point in a high profile cue showcase.

Davie London J Davia Laiventer

Viewman Dominates as Rogers Wins Narrow Championship

The Viewman shows brilliant form as Rogers seizes the title in a tense championship event. Duggan and Lawson clash for the crown while injuries mar the night with Mahon hospitalized after late arrival. Rogers, representing Victoria, scores 14 points to edge Rob Lawson and Bet Bymed, as the race shifts venues mid-competition.

Sydney Wild bin Rogers N.sw Ardrey Bydavy Bi “Rogers Vic 14 Paints Rob Lawson N.t Pains Bet

India vs West Indies: batting collapse in Calcutta test

In Calcutta the West Indies, batting first, posted 268, India replying 63 for two when play paused. Weekes led with 82 not out, while Indian batsmen faltered against strong West Indian bowling as wickets fell steadily.

Calcutta Indiana India Toll Geadard Nat Beinni Farueda Ldm Pirst Inn Modi P Jone Hanary Gomes Amaruith Christian Mankad Ferguson God Amamath Harere Gul Mahomed Mankad Marwate

City Bowling Club results reveal tight wins and high scores

Guinen event featured Dunner defeating Rowland 31 28 after 40 ends in the championship. Bingler Handicap saw Choke defeat A O 31 38. Hinckaman toppled Cher, and Hearne with Cheetham won 17 22. Social games matched Harvey and partners against Cox and team 34 10. Couper Picunor Grooma beat Blew Johnson and Cuthbertson 26 24. Reilly Ayrton Meaking W Shakespeare 24 10. Hancock along with Merchant defeated Long Brog 84 15.

Guinen Binglir Dunner Rowland Bingler Choke A. O H Hinckaman K. Hearne J. Cheetham Son C. Barnard Brook Gharvey Redd Mancock Howe Cox J. A Brogan E. Smith Lott Couper Picunor Grooma Blewtt Johnson Cuthberteoh Turner Reilly Ayrton Meaking W. Bhakewpeare Dogee Benth Marchant Long J. Brog Hancock Andrews

Competition games at week end results

Singles Championship Barclay defeated Dignem 31-31 May defeated Trevillian 91-4 Bale defeated T Heyes 2-28 Minor Singles Armstrong defeated Parkes 21-14 Pairs Championship Bain and Beattie defeated Barclay and Whiteford 38-19 Weathertan and Calthorpe defeated Basiry and Tope 35-11

Barclay Dignem May Trevillian Bale T. Heyes Armstrong Parkes Bain Beatie Whiteford Weatheratan Calthorpe Basiry Tope

Woman's Body Found by Lifesavers Near Paddington

Lifesavers recovered the body of Emily Veronica Owens, 70, widow and pensioner from Paddington, near the boat area at North 4 section. The body was found clothed, about 60 yards from shore. She lived with her married daughter and son-in-law and had recently been discharged from hospital, with ill health for some time. Police and investigators began inquiries into the circumstances.

Bydney Emily Veronica Qwens Paddington Boatin North 4 Sohetone Reynoas Ohartone Jowens Bhe Hropital

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