No Antarctic Voyage This Summer Plans For 1947-8 Expedition
Cabinet decisions show no Antarctic voyage this summer. A planning committee will develop expedition plans for 1947-8 with representives from External Affairs Navy and CB & LR. Dr Evatt and Mr Dedman to pursue fulltime planning. Douglas Mawson invited as an adviser.
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Mer
Chifley
Dr. Evatt
Mr. Dedman
New Zealand
Rara
Navy
CB. & LR
Evatt
Ded Jman
Douglas Mawson
Ax Advie- En
Planniy
Canberra Unable to See American Champion Swimmers
Canberra Swimming Club officials could not guarantee funds to host visiting American champions Fred Taiell and Ralph Wright. The New South Wales Swimming Association asked for £100, requiring gate receipts of £180 to cover expenses. With limited pool capacity, the club declined the invitation after prior exposure led to a scandal.
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Canberra
Canberra Swimming Club
Fred Taiell
Ralph Wright
Grand
New South Wales Swimming Asociation
Canbere Club
Snandal Joma
Small Planes Featured in Air Pageant at Kalin Aerodrome
Air pageant at Kalin Aerodrome on January 27 will showcase amateur planes after failed efforts to secure the Australian CA.5 fighter. The crashed Mustang-like CA.5 last week dampens hopes for jet fighters for Canberra events. About 18 Tiger Moths expected, five for joy rides Sunday and Monday. Arrangements near the HLA.A.F. administration area, away from commercial Ryin.
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Raaf Memorial
Ay Fund
Kalin
Ama
Canberra
Hla.a.f
Hom
Police Clean Up at Country Races
Police sweep criminals from country shows and racecourses as Detective Sergeant Lynch testifies in Central Court. Patrick Newton, 41, pleaded guilty to consorting with reputed criminals at Parkes and Cowra. most were showmen. Newton given six months suspended jail and £50 bond. John Marcus Muller, 28, a labourer, jailed three months with £80 bond suspended.
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Bydney
Lynch
Central Court
Patrick Newton
Mearer
Parkes
Cowra
Newton
Merdwick
John Marcus Muller
Bentence
Motion of No Confidence in Southern Districts Selection
A meeting of the ACT Sricker Association heard a motion of no confidence in the selection committee over not submitting Mr Jack Fingle’s name for the Southern Districts versus MCC. After debate the motion was withdrawn. Emerton moved disproof of the selection committee actions. the council found Fingleton stated availability and some practice during a tour. the motion faced strong opposition and was withdrawn after further discussion.
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Mlc.c
Mannie
Fingieton
Fugaton
Canterra
Measra
Stevens
Northbourne
Fon
Manuka
Cottinghan
Custance Aine
Hourigan
Tower
Fingle
Ton
Emerton
Patrick James clash ruled out by manager McQuillan
Mequillan challenged Ron James to a 15000 side bet fight with Vic Patrick to KO James in ten rounds. The venue would be a gym, with Joe Walla as referee. McQuillan criticized Australasian boxers and warned a James win if a foul decided a match. Patrick threatened to fight in South Africa if no bout in Australia materialized.
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Sydney
Em Mequillan
Vic Patrick
Ron James
Patrick
Mequillan
James
Joe Walla
McQuillan
Poliah McQuillan
Hema
England
James Allied
Tka
England bats smash big total in Tassie tour match
Heavy rain delayed play at Launceston as England posted 407 for five. Compton 163 and Hardstaff join 282 run partnership, the fastest 1000 tour score, with Compton marking his best innings since November. MCC side dominated, bowled well by Kildey and Clark, while Gibb and Hutton added 22 and 51. Rain halted further play after 110 overs.
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Tasmania
England
Compton
Hardstaff
Australia
Hammond
Perth
Ship
Hardetamt
Compton Mit
Mack
Afel- Bourne
Ne Andes UN Hardsta
MCC
Fishlock
Thomas
H Richardson
Hutton
Thomax
Kildey
Gibb
Gardiner
Clark
Richardson
Rérich
Poison attempt with strychnine linked to Brownian case in court
In Sydney a man named Browning Brownian faced charge over a plan to poison a woman by lacing brandy with strychnine. Witnesses testified the drink was bitter and the accused claimed no fault. The woman suffered severe symptoms but survived after drinking the mixture.
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Sydney
Thuraiay
Tarry Browning
Sam
Bileen Moreton
Ufaron Anny
Paddlineton
Randy
Bertela
Bertela the Police That He Intend To Take the Poison, Anil
Stabe
Moreton Mai
Niger
Cochrane Aims To Fight Patrick At Nine Point Nine
Melbourne Thursday negotiations between Pred Coch er and Stadiume Ltd proceed. Cochran e plans to challenge Vic Patrick in a lightweight bout aiming for a nine point nine stone limit. Patrick, a former world champion, is the favored opponent in this upcoming contest.
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Melbourne
Pred Cocher
Re Stadiume Ltd
Cochrane
Vic Patrick
Patrick
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