ACT Criminal Offences Rise as Patrols Expand
Figures for 1951 and 1952 show rises in drunken driving and other traffic offences in the ACT. Drunk driving 428 cases, other traffic offences 430, stealing 108, with minor offences totaling 624. The increase in thefts linked to child‑of‑panage hostel issues and dispersed New Australians noted. Strong penalties for driving under the influence expected to deter offenders and reduce future counts.
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Moreea
Deawia
Canberra
Bell
New
Austral
Tila
A.C.T
Mir
Country Tennis Championships Seeding Reaches Quarterfinals
At White City under harsh conditions seeded men advance to the quarterfinals in singles. N Redman defeats Bs Roberts 0 6 0 6, Bendeich beats C Roberts 6 1, 6 1, and other matches feature Canberra and Newcastle players amid rain and heat.
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Rydney
White City
Jamcals
Balla
N. Redman
Newcantle
D. Bs
Roberta
Canberra
Bendeich
Newcantin
I. C. Roberta
Grimen
Tunic
Calla
G. Donnelly
Newcastle
Kirkup
Caneberra
Arla
M. Shumack
Emmaville
Graham
D. Gavage
Comrey
Lease Secured for Mortdale Hotel Transfer
A son-in-law of Mr Rowiey Jamon MP won Licensing Court approval to transfer ownership of the Mortdale Water Hotel at Mortdale. Beryl Frock, sister of Ate aaitvon, and Millett Douylna Hull appeared in court as part of the proceedings. The hotel operation is tied to a period of several months during which the couple and a friend helped run the establishment.
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Bydnmt
Rowiey Jamon
Mortdale Water
Mortdale
Beryl Frock
Hutele
Btuney Meoday Ene Sessers Pumina Ranting
Meoday Btuneey delivers a heated rant in a public session, criticizing Sessers and Pumina. The confrontation centers on governance and staff policy with strong language directed at officials. Local observers note tensions rising as the exchange escalates.
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Btuney
Meodayene’ Sessers
Pumina Eee
Australian touring team to visit Engle Cup season
Australian touring team plans to visit England for the year to participate in the Engle Cup. Sedgman defends his title as the favorite with expectations of large crowds. analysts note potential threats from American tennis authorities and rival nations.
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Ccogmans
Camouve
Ceylon
Foana
Lemaneek
Ives
U T F Probes Wedding Gift Fund Controversy
The Federation reports it has sent a letter to the Amateur Lawn Tennis Federation at Genaye seeking clarity on reports that a wedding fund might influence Sedgman’s amateur status. Officials from the U T F and the Australian L D A emphasize no official complaints or data have been received, and cautions are urged until formal inquiry.
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C. Croll
Federation
Iawn ‘Teele Commission
Genaye
C. Bede
Sedjeman
Croll
LDA
Vetter
Ime Croll
United States
Tae
Federation Meretwry
Rey
Bergman
United
Sedgman
America
Tobbytag
Walder
Bom
United Mates Tennis
Inawe
Lawn Tannie Federation
Dovra
U.S. LA
Pussell Kingman
Frank Sedgman
Journelin
Lt.a.a
Internations
Lap Tennis Federation
Tor & Wedding Present
Bie
Norman Brooken
Wals
Canberra City Bowls To Open Federal District Championship
The Federal District Bowling championships begin Monday at Canberra City green and run to June 28. Canberra City Players have been selected to represent the club in the FBA championship rounds at City green on Sunday. Names named include Biagio, Turner, Parsay, Mieleon, Toure, Farnhall, Brack, Grooms, Rowland, Doran, Cook, Law and others.
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Se Robbis
B. Fox
G. Dee
Canberra City
Canberra City Club
F. B.A. Chamspionehie
City Green
Biagio
VF. Turner
No Advice Yet To LTA Aids Tennis Body
In a fragmentary report the Lawn Tennis Association of Australia declined to advise at a meeting, noting no request or official discussion on a Beggin wedding fund. MP Andrews indicated no formal action was taken, while a Hague report referenced letters to the Geneva committee about amateurism.
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Lawn ‘Tennis Association
Australia
LEA
Andrews
LTA
Hauge
Ore
Federation
Aranteur
Geneva
Australian Bowling Notes With Stated Figures
Fragmentary OCR text references bowling scores and players including names like Peles, Dini, Puchi, Outrage, and Sarre with various figures. Mentions Australia and possible event at Meeway of LBE Gx mike Up. Details are garbled but indicate a sports score report with multiple player tallies.
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Fomings
Wits
Australia
Unclear Entry on Wager and Personnel Changes
Fragmentary text mentions prize money and penalties, plus names like Canberra and Vern As Sark. Referenced are sports or racing terms and a move relating to an individual accepting a position with a goods firm. Details are garbled and uncertain.
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Gunivare
Darke Breaks 440 Yards Record at North Sydney Pool
Sydney report notes Derur af Manly setting a junior Australian 440 yards mark in 4 minutes 4 seconds at North Sydney Pool, coming within half a second of Gerrick Agnew’s senior record. Palm Beach junior B. yon he won the heat of the 380 yards junior medley in 1 minute 88 seconds.
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Sydney
Monany
Derur
Manly
Treasuyia
North Sydney
Burns Hopes to Retire After Next Fight
Sydney report says welterweight Tommy Burns plans to retire next year if he wins the Australian welter title against Led Ditt guar at Sydney Stadium next Monday. Manager Joe Taylor notes Burns needs the purse about £18,000 to settle finances and mount a comeback.
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Sydney
Welterweuht
Tommy Burns
Mananer
Joe Taylor
Simeau
Buirna
Queenassader
Dittguar
Atydney Stadium
Taylor
Bitter Challenge By U.S. Davis Cup Cast-Offs Cast Offs
Five American players labeled cast offs challenged the U S Davis Cup team in St Petersburg Florida claiming officials had treated them unfairly. The group aimed to redeem the team after loss to Australia and cited former coach Ted Schroeder and players Te d Batitt Vic Beixas Tony Trabstt in their bid to reclaim a Davis Cup berth.
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U.S
ST. Petersburg
Florida
Davie
Australia
United States
Mervyn
Mecgraas
Avournons
Rowe
Eee United
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