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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Jan 13, 1947
Page
3
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Canberra A defeated Canberra City 92 to 65 on the Braddon green to hand City its first loss, while Canberra B swept Yass B 129 to 45 at Forrest with strong showings from Dwyer Leaper and Carroll. Other pennant results feature detailed matchups, with Canberra teams leading the district championships and upcoming Goulburn weekend action.
At Newcastle Speedway a rider died and two riders plus an official were injured. Victim Mervyn Prince aged 33 from Maitland died after a crash in the second heat of the sidecar race. Injury details include Keith Ratton 20 from Maroubra and Keith Wilson 20 of Stockton with various injuries. Ratton’s crash involved a sidecar wheel striking his machine. Prince’s crash followed closely behind. Wilson was later struck by a machine while officiating.
The Commonwealth Diaphrama Commission orders a large public auction in Canberra on January 21 and 22, offering 450 plus lots from tools to furniture and vehicles. Inspect sales previews January 17 and 20 at the Government Stores Kingston with two auctioneers guiding the event. Government subsidy decisions loom as dairy talks press for 1/5 a gallon to prevent milk shortages, with PM Chifley’s policy announcement anticipated.
Unices accommodation secured for an arboriculture and gardening apprenticeship instructor and family. Nine prospective students may be forced to forego training in the first Commonwealth Rehabilitation Training Scheme course. Officials have seen many delays for days, impacting Canberra and Cooma locations. The three year program planned to begin in October would train graduates for CSIRO, Parks and Cardone branches, with lectures from Burnleigh College experts and CSIRO representatives.
Reginald Spence Wingield Brown 49 of Lucia was charged with the murder of Misa Armstrong a 19 year old stenographer found slain in the waiting room of the Associated Friendly Dispensary Brisbane. Pathologist ruled death by asphyxiation with bruises and an anaesthetic atomiser in her hand. Witnesses heard screams and stamping around 4 pm in the Arcade building where the room was used by Nurse Major to meet patients after the doctor.
The Manager of the Eastlake Works Hostel Mr. Hugh Arblaster collapsed Saturday morning and died before treatment. Formerly a resident of Mosman he had been in ill health for some time. He previously served as camp manager for workers on the Fairbairn Aerodrome as a member of the A.W.C.
Chips Rafferty, a popular figure, spoke at the Lyceum Theatre this afternoon urging greater aid for Australian Aborigines. He highlighted good work by natives and noted Henry Murdoch, star of The Overlanders, is well educated and carries a Shakespeare volume.
Ex servicemen at Canberra University College show slightly over 60 percent pass in the first year exams for 1846 with supplementary tests to follow on February 24. About 76 of 156 examinees expected in the waiting group. Overcrowding and textbook shortages hit Ramami es and Commercial Law I, with 17 passes in 53 and 11 in 26. Staff expect the supplementary results to lift overall yearly passes to a high for the ACT. Individual cases will be reviewed by a rehabilitation committee considering war-caused incapacity and other factors before continuing training beyond the second year.
The Association of Architects Engineers Surveyors and Draughtsmen of Australia seeks a new award. Canberra members will present evidence January 28 before Commonwealth Arbitrator J G B Castreau. The case cites living-cost rises since 1936 and aims at higher salaries and better working conditions. about 200 members would benefit if successful.
Merryville merino stud will hold its independent ram sale at the Yass Showground on Tuesday January 21. Measra Harold H Bridge Co and H James Co act as auctioneers from Yass and will offer 100 stud and selected flock rams chosen by Mr W T Merriman. Merryville has a long record of wool price highs and strong test results.
The combined Australian Eleven scored 374 in 250 minutes against the M C C at Hobart, taking a 96-run first innings lead. Bright standouts included Barnes, Hassett, Miller, and Gardiner, with Gardiner falling just short of a century as Miller and Gardiner forged a rapid 72 in five overs. Clarke contributed a 56 minute stay and Gardiner narrowly missed a three-figure score, ending frustration for the English bowlers.
The Scores England First Innings and Second Innings show P A Gibb and L B Fishlock not out, Murfett and Hassett with limited wickets, while Combined XI include Edrich, Pollard, Bedser, and Evana among others. Bowling figures list Pollard 2 14 and Bedser 2 75 with other bowlers contributing as shown.
Hobart report notes English journalist Harold English claims key umpiring errors in a test, says morale suffered as players unsure who to fear. Tiny classified blurbs list for sale items, a lost wallet, and a bird sale with contact details, reflecting a chaotic page.
London reports quote The Daily Express from Sydney criticizing England for not fighting in the Ashes. The critic claims MCC players prioritize social fun over cricket, noting late hotel returns and a perceived goodwill tour rather than hard Test cricket.
The Tasmanian Cricket Association guaranteed nothing for the MLC C visit but is set for a handsome profit. Attendance at the Hobart Combined Australian team match tops 15,000 with gate receipts of 2285 pounds. An additional 400 pounds is expected, with a three day Launceston match starting Wednesday likely boosting totals.
About 150000 people visited metropolitan beaches in warm sunny weather. Sharka were reported from many beaches and alarms were sounded at North Bondi North Cronulla Fresh Water and North Curl Curl.
James Potter eighteen from Huratville Sydney sustained a fractured arm concussion and shock after the car he rode in punctured and overturned five miles from Civic. He was admitted to Queanbeyan hospital in serious condition. The other three occupants were bruised but not injured. The car was badly damaged. The visitors were en route to Canberra from Sydney intending to stay in the ACT for a week when the crash occurred.
Mrs. Elsie Ada Emith, wife of Reuben Amith, Piedmont North Station manager, Cobbadah, died when a tree fell across the car she rode in with five others while returning from taking her sick husband to Bingara Hospital. The incident occurred Sunday at Cobbadah near Tamworth.
Robert Anderson, 46, a single man, was electrocuted while repairing the roof of his Botany home today. He touched a live wire and died instantly.
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