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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Jan 05, 1950

Page

4

Collapses While Gathering Wood Injures Elder in Causeway

Mr CH McCrorey, 83, of Causeway, collapsed while gathering wood at Red Mill. He was admitted to Can-Furr Community Hospital for observation yesterday afternoon. His grand-niece, who accompanied him, ran about half a mile to summon help after he fell, following a stumble on a stoop.

CH. McCrorey Causeway Waa Can- Furr Community Hospital Red Mill Arewood Somdition

Negligent Driving Fine Handed to Playford at Court

Richard Charles Thomas Playford of Boorsomba Station pleaded guilty to negligent driving. Represented by Mr. R. Phippard, he admitted failing to keep proper lookout when reversing, with police noting the fault. Court records show a fine of £7 imposed amid a series of local racing and sports results including Albury, Tamworth, and Canberra mentions.

Richard Charles Thomas Playford Boorsomba A.C. Ned Keane Playford R. Phippard Suarten T Ira Petty Igit E" Roberts Ke Lew I. Wharton B. Gowing Glasby Ian Albury Nets Shosthaven Tamworth Canberra Alister Pryor E SacKinnon D. Porch V. G. Cusack L. Rees May Fulwood IE. MacKinnon D. Poren V. G. Cusick L Rees Gundigal Peat Wyong Kapparence

A C T Tennis Team Fares Well in Country Week

Sidney reports ACT tennis participation across divisions with men and women splitting rounds. Notable results include Arminale and Albury wins, Canberra versus Wollongong, and cups awarded for club success. Samoyed KC trophy details and autumn show plans noted amid extensive match results and standings.

A.C.T

Turner Str Dust Complaints Surface At Meeting

Complaints about heavy dust on unsealed Turner Street roads will be discussed at the Turner Progress and Welfare Association meeting on January 10. Past requests to the department resurfaced, with Ridley Street dust causing deterioration and protests. A departmental assurance promises street repairs when materials become available, and a water cart proposal may be raised. The executive nears completion of a resident survey to present to the Interior Department for added box services and education facilities.

Turner Turner Progress and Welfare Association Dhuliderat Ridley Street Re- Dente Worat Uwe Department of the Interior

Lithgow Girl Equals 100 Yards Record

Adelaide report notes Miss Shiney Strickland of Western Australia second and Verna Johnson of New South Wales third as Lithgow athlete ties the 100 yards record in a regional meet.

Lithgow Adelaide Shiney Strickland W.A Waa Verna Johnson S.W

No appeals in racing case at Inverell disqualification

Appeals have been filed against a disqualification in a racing case at Inverell involving horses Pera and Simp. The Rumors and details are sparse but the matter centers on the disputed decision from last week.

Bowling Canberra South Club Penant Team Selected

Canberra South Club announces the selected players for the penant competition at Goulburn the Parliamentary green on Sunday Cranswick F Brown Bradley Ova Mearns Dickinson Har Iney Blahop Hellier R Keane W J Mckinatry Curack W Parked G Ridwards J Creigh Bal Ladd Buidson Oren

Goulburn On Parliamentary Green Cranswick F. Brown Bradley Ova Mearns Dickinson Har Iney Blahop Hellier R- Keane W.J. Mckinatry 8. Curack W. Parked G. Ridwards J. Creigh- Bal Ladd Buidson Oren

San Domenico in doubt for William Reid Stakes race

Stoney Wednesday report notes sprinter San Domenico may be shipped to Melbourne due to weight issues in Sydney. Owner R Formosa considers San Domenico for Moonee Valley's William Reid Stakes while Ban Domenico is tipped for betting and Sheba leads Challange Stakes with San Domenico Caruso and Skip Court as contenders.

Stoney Ban Domenico Melbourne Sydney Gan Domenico Ship Court Challange R. Formosa San Domienico William Reid Moonee Valley Sheba San Domenico Caruso Skip Court Y Pendhrillua

State Lottery Sydney Draw Report and Winners

Lottery 1072 results list prizes and winners from Sydney and London venues. Names include A d Ren wee M V Bulgle and F Banks with Britons claiming substantial prizes. The notice notes plans to adopt children and a pensioner probate pending. Lottery No 1980 to be drawn tomorrow at Coonamble Police station.

STATE Sydney Pacific Glory A. d. Renwee M.V. Bulgle Rabaul New Britain London Jim Abberton Elisabethtreet Zetland Rendy Nan A F. Banks Ona Fromirmingham St. Jamen Road New Lambton Prise” Byndicate J. Hani Stephenson Street Lithgow Byndicek TJ. Clout Coonamble

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