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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Jan 13, 1945
Page
4
A Braddon resident spied a four foot long brown snake near a back door on Tuesday night. The reptile vanished and reappeared the next day, was photographed or seen again, and then killed. Local authorities note increased snake activity with warm weather.
The Canberra Swimming Club championships opened with high‑order racing as three entrants set records. Pegs Brophy lowered the junior record by 2.2 seconds in the 100 yards backstroke and now holds all senior and junior backstroke marks. Michael Richards set a seven‑year old junior 88 yards backstroke record. Pat Colman shaved the junior 100 yards freestyle record by 11 seconds.
The Royal Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals sets hearings in Sydney on Friday January 24 at the Central Police Court regarding alleged animal cruelty at a rodeo. A defendant, Hille, faces a £20 fine with costs for beating horses and aiding offences linked to the event. Police officials, including McFarlan and Richardson, report arrests and charges connected to the rodeo 460 miles from Sydney, involving the Police Boys' Club and other parties.
Sydney reports a record price of 4014 1b for Merryville superfine wool from the clip, with 16 012 bales offered. Prices across buyers include Extra superfine w e a 40td 341d 35%d and numerous ewe and hogget rates cited for districts including Yass, Queanbeyan, and Mingawa, reflecting a wide market listing and bids.
Melbourne reports that Mr E Thornton of Une Leonweorkers Union would represent at the ACTU in London. Mr A B Monk, ACTU Secretary, was set as second representative but fell ill and could not attend.
Lottery officials report draw results with Prize No. 16 560 and two winners. Syndicate members include V. Barron of Sackville Street and Maroutti Spaeth. other names listed. A second draw for Lottery No. 1 264 is scheduled for Monday at the Mascot office.
Sydney reports the Leaving Certificate results will be published on Tuesday morning. A housing allotment for metropolitan areas is scheduled for January 31 with details to follow.
Information officer Joba Shugg, 31, a clerk at the Dar Welfare Department, was fined £40 at the Central Police Court for participating in an illegal exam aid scheme. The case ties to an ongoing study by inspectors and a four day course at Teachers' College, with December 18 mentioned as a timetable reference.
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