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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Jan 20, 1949

Page

5

Ul Wor Per Na Ihe Po Nya Tin

Local archival note lists terse phrases in pidgin style with unclear names. The fragment hints at a personal or social item but lacks full context or identifiable entities to confirm a concrete event.

BBL Membership Decline Notices in Canberra Branch

R.S. League reports Canberra area branch maintains peak membership around 800. Mr. H. K. Joyce notes continued strong state-wide support, despite some member drop near transition.

BBL Canberra H. K. Joyce

World Se Defence RMS Announced in Chicago

The article notes Joe Louis's potential price for defending his world heavyweight title at 400,000 dollars plus additional sums. It mentions large offers and the entertainment value of a six weeks circus tied to the event, with speculation on a 100,000 dollar offer for engagement.

Chicago Joe Louis Wes

Strickland Ordered Not to Compete at Melbourne Meet

Kirby Strickland has been vetoed by the Western Australian Amateur Athletic Association from competing at a track meet until a stated condition is met. The ruling impacts her participation and eligibility for upcoming events in Melbourne.

Melbourne Kirby Strickland

Youth BA rred with break in at St Andrew’s Malabar

Alfred Beardow of Malabar appeared in Central Court on a charge of breaking into St Andrew’s Oath Church at Malabar and stealing from the collection box. He was granted bail of 100.

Sydney Alfredroid Beardow Malabar Central Court St. Andrew's Ateal

Parker Doubts Australia Cup Prospects This Year

Frank Parker, the former American Davis Cup player, says Australia would fare about the same in the Davis Cup this year with or without John Bromwich. He criticizes the ranking committee and notes he will be 31 this month with plans to travel to Stockholm for the Swedish indoor tournament starting Saturday.

New York Australia John Bromwich Frank Parker Thay Parker United States Gloraaiet Oakake Cena Gongales Parker Stockholm

Barnes threatens retirement in Australia

Sid Barnes stated he is available for the Kippax Oldfield testimonial match but will retire from cricket in Australia if the N.3.W. Cricket Association continues its hostile stance. He criticized the refusal to invite him and said he plans to live in England and seek Lancashire County cricket.

Sydney Sid Barnes N.3.w. Cricket Association Australia Barnes Ben Bradman England Lancashire County Cricket

Murphy Fight Date Not Yet Confirmed in Sydney Bout

New Zealand boxer Bon Murphy has not confirmed February 14 as the fight date against Dave Sands in Sydney. Sydney Stadium manager Harry Miller said they have written to Murphy and are awaiting a reply.

Sydney New Zealand Bon Murphy Dave Sands Sydney Stadium Harry Miller Murphy

Bristol man wins large football pool prize

A Bristol husband with five children wins a football pool prize of Latg73.705. Kenneth Herbert of Ashley Down takes the prize from a pool with a sixpence stake out of an eighteen shilling total outlay.

London Bristol Kenneth Herbert Ashley Down

Two Men Fined Over Electric Motor Theft Case

Gordon Leotard Luton and Herbert Walter Wilhouse were fined after police linked a missing electric motor to their truck. Witnesses identified the motor in court, and Luton later admitted removing it from Lawley House to sharpen axes. The magistrate noted Craig was a party to the theft and allowed a week for fines.

Gordon Leotard Luton Cowper Crescent Ainslie Herbert Walter Wil- House Ane Gailty Horace J Lawie Morey Lawley House Roy Jones Cody Willis Lawley Our B. A. Rochford Luton Craig Rochford O.K Weatridere Alexander John Oliver Westridge John Francis Vivin Roberson William Reuben Smith Horace Frederick Winch Checker Department of Works and Housing Welch Bros J. A. McSpeerin Smith Oliver McApeerin Roberson Winch

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