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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Jan 06, 1948

Page

4

Unclear Los Angeles Cuyer Talismans Shannon Likely

An unclear news clipping discusses Shannon likely being accepted by the New York Jockey Club for racing. It mentions associates like Otin and Otis and references a protective measure amid a general context of horse racing in Los Angeles. The text is garbled with fragmented phrases and names.

San Franciano Shannon Oscar Otin Otis New York Jockey” Club Nett McCarthy Los Angeles Domey and Sportman

Crawford Wins Seaside Singles at Manly Meet

Sydney. On Monday Jack Crawford defeated Norm Smart 1.62 in the men's kingies of the Seaside tenmix titles at Manly. In the singles Bob Barnes beat J Gilchrist 6 2 6 4. Bromwich and W Sidwell defeated N Kinny and D Roca 6 1 1.

Sydney Jack Crawford Norm Smart Manly Bob Barnes J. Gilchrist Bromwich W. Sidwell N. Kinny D. Rocavert

Shunters Threaten 34-Hour Strike at Parkes Yard

Parkes railway shunters threaten a 34 hour stoppage from midnight January 12 unless the Railway Department clears up holidays owed since 1945 and 1946. They say some workers have had no holiday since the end of 1945.

Arkes Monga Parkes

Daylight prawn warning issued by state official

Sydney reports the State Superintendent of Pisneries Mr. T. C. Roughley warns that daylight prawns pose a serious public health menace. He recalls about a year ago hundreds were poisoned by daylight prawns sold at markets, noting they were hard to intercept at the markets.

Sydney Pisneries T. C. Roughley Roughley

Model Vacation Play Centres Proposed at Ainslie Canberra

Plans call for a model vacation play centre network in Canberra with permanent facilities at Ainslie School and Kingston Oval operating weekdays 9:30 am to 3:50 pm. Mobile centres will visit Westlake Hall and Westridge Hall before month end, while 400 new children’s books will be distributed. A bookmobile library plan is under consideration by the Parliamentary Library committee.

Canberra Ainalie Motonglover Kingaton Weatlake Omfciola Ainstie School Kingston Oval Westlake Hall Westriage Hall Drill Hall Parliamentary Library Committee S. Bhoka National Library Library Service Department of Iformation

Australian polo team defeated 8-0 in bad weather

Heavy rain and muddy Burlingame Polo Grounds impaired the Australian touring side as San Mateo hammered them 8 to 0. Eric Pedhey starred for San Mateo with multiple goals, while the visitors showed form but faltered in the washout conditions, heading to Los Angeles after two straight defeats.

San Francisco San Mateo Burlingame Polo Grounds Tourame Eric Pedhey

Ferrier Leads Von Nida at Los Angeles Open

At the end of the third round in the Los Angeles Open Nor 2 von Nida trails leader Ferrier by one stroke after a 220 aggregate. Bobby Locor and Ens Swarth Viner sit behind Hogane, with Kertier Ben Hogane leading the field.

Ferrier von Nida Los Angeles Loe Anuiolinn Monany Tadd An Henind Din Kertier Ben Hogane Bobby Locor Ens ‘Warth Viner

Temeraire May or May Not Start in Challenge Stakes

Sydney Monta trainer F Cash says decision pending Temeraire progress in next weeks. It is too early to confirm if Temeraire will run and trainer will decide based on performance.

Sydney Monta Temeraire F. Cash

Hypnosis Experiment At Sydney Station Aims For Sleep

Intenders at Macquarie Street to undergo hypnotic sessions led by W Oushy psychologist to test responses. Participants required to cooperate and may be put into sleep, while certain activities like driving or handling children are advised against.

Sydney W. Oushy Macquarie Street Dumby

Mine Manager Dies From Dance Injury at Lae

John Beott, manager at Lae of New Guinea Goldfields Ltd, died from head injuries received at a New Year’s Eve dance. A fracas preceded the incident when a group of Filipinos attached to the American War Grave Commission were removed from the hall.

AAP Port Moresey John Beott Lae of New Guinea Goldfields, Ltd Lae Baturtayea Hull Amercan War Graver Commission

Stock Sale Report From HomEBush Market

The HomEBush sale catalog lists sheep and cattle offerings with prices and weights. Prime wethers ewes and lambs were quoted, with hogs and medium weight stock yarded, reflecting active demand and set market rates.

Sydney state lottery draw results and syndicate entries

The report lists Lottery No. 1807 with first prize entries for several syndicates and winners including names like Josepha, Nellie Gilbert, and J. Parkinson, with addresses in Wollongong, Willoughby, Wendtford Street, Langue, Piccadilly Arcade, and Hamilton. It notes a second prize entry and a forthcoming draw for Lottery No. 1588 scheduled Wednesday.

Sydney P.O. Wollongong Prine FE. Josepha Willoughby Riuad Crow Wan- Jolla Nellie Gilert Wendtford Street Aven Piccadilly Arcade Luicky Joe J. Parkinson Tilder Street Hamilton

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