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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Jan 25, 1949

Page

4

Sydney trainer disqualified for life in doping case

Randwick trainers Balaton and others were disqualified for life by the ALC after analysis of a High weight Handway race at Randwick on New Years Day. Dalston finished fourth and Valiant Crow was moved to second while Sweet Tonte was disqualified. Owner Mrs Keith Martin and trainer D Brown vow to appeal and call for further investigation into doping. Cullen, a respected Syd ney trainer, expresses disbelief at the ban and suggests broader malfeasance in racing circles. The hearing spanned two days and revealed the doping actions implicated tied to the Dalton case.

Aydney Randwick Balaton ALC D. Brown Damiton A.C Dalston Dalaten Horathy Wiltine Uced Cullen Clalon AJC Oftles Brown Len A. Martin Noree Byney Gmbist Doula Bydney Melbourne Harmsn Fie Ahothee Uniner Gultea Tralia Atewarda

Baby Smothered in Pram at Randwick Racecourse

A baby died after being smothered in a pram near Randwick where the mother, absent from the scene, returned an hour later to find the infant unconscious. Medical staff failed to revive the child.

Mj. Brown Garry Andrew Niewolls Randwick Eporuiman Wid Neswan Mra. Nicholls R. W. Beejilluwe Otoe RALC

Dog Packs Urged To Minimize Rabbit Menace

A regional notice urges farmers to curb the rabbit menace using all available methods. Officials mention strategies including fencing, dog packs, and poisoning as previously used, noting effectiveness where wire netting is scarce. The department calls for careful implementation and adherence to authorities.

Inverinn Yesters Thie Atenar

Minister cites Crown lands as rabbit breeding grounds

In Sydney Monde, the Crown Lands Minister said rabbits breed on Crown lands hindering control efforts. He noted clearing Crown lands is prohibitive, suspects breeding on traveling stock routes, and emphasized local Pest Protection Board duties. Secretary D. Cuneen confirmed rabbits breed on all lands, including Crown lands and state forests.

Sydney Monde Boial W. Kwahan Paature Protection Board D. Cun-een Wage Board

Canberra Court Hears Weekes Plea After Struggle

Michael John Weekes a woodcutter from Queanbeyan faced Canberra Court yesterday on charges of resisting police and assault. The defendant allegedly grappled with a sergeant after a tirade and was overpowered during the struggle at a Melbourne Street location. The case proceeded with police testimony and Weekes’s plea.

Michael John Weehen Queanbeyan Fay Thorpe Canberra Weeks London Greenit Ana

Dutch boxer arrives in Sydney to settle bout plans

Dutch middleweight champion Bep Van Kiaveren arrived in Sydney today hoping to fight in Australia before retirement. He last fought Jack Carshout five years ago and once held the Dutch middleweight title in July 1948. He says he can still mix welterweight blows.

Bydney Bep_Van Kiaveren Sydney Nore Bane Australia Jack Carrshout Holand Smite

Saving Small Coins For Next Holiday

A discussion on saving pennies and small coins toward holiday spending notes a plan to collect loose change in bottles. Banking officers explain early New Year demand drivers and the aim to accumulate funds by year end. The article mentions a weighty bottle, bottle capacity, and a hypothetical impact of few savers on Canberra’s economy.

Presen Newey Trinline Canberra

Tragic self-inflicted wound in death case

A 24 year old married woman Mary Winifred Hal of Froggatt Steel Turner died from a self inflicted stab wound during a period of nervous exhaustion. The coroner recorded death as due to stabbing with a carving knife. Husband found her body and reported no prior quarrels or threats. Further details described in the inquest including depression history and lack of suspicious circumstances.

Mary Winifred Hal Froggatt Steel Turner Hersel Thas Livut -Cudonyl J. Doodwin Imquvat Hall Department of External Affairs Wednemay Fas Ate Mart L. W. Nott Ivey He Wu

Sydney Jockey Por Armidale Sydney

George Moors will go to Armidale next week to ride at the Tweeday meeting. He will ride horses trained by Gordon Ray. Bolivia, Tartarun amket ware sctuners, Nerarnt and Leetons, will be sent to Melbourne this week by H O Dwyer. Delaney will ride Twrea at Melbourne next Wednesday.

Sydney George Moors Armidale Gordon Ray Bolivia Tartarun Amket

Surf Life Saver May Rewarded for Rescue Heroics

Ray Toon Land of Cook's Hill died after being swept away during Bar Beach carnival. Rog Trew, who helped in the rescue attempt, is considered for a potential Surf Life Saving Association award. Newcastle mourns as more than 300 attend Lindsell Land’s funeral. officials praise Trew’s selfless conduct.

Iit Cea Seikert Sydney Mattie Jevenal Surf Life Saving Association Niki Trew Newcastle Newcastle Buri Tt Land Neauri Clb Hia Peth

Sydney Wool Market Surges with Record Prices

Wool sold in Sydney reached a top price of 150d, setting a new city record. Demand remained strong with Continental and Yorkshire buyers leading activity, backed by U S A Italy Japan and stable linen markets. The week saw 12,467 bales traded, about BRt percent of production, with good clearances and improved overall prices.

Sydney Mumilay Continental Yorkshire U.S Ttaly Japan Wie Weasen Watcha Awatralien Byney Kore Monere

Barnes to Resume Cricket as Barer Decision Stands

In a chaotic note the North Sydney Club secretary Roy Turner confirms Barnes will be available for the upcoming match. The decision by cricketer Barnes to resume play does not breach club rules and he is cleared to participate in the Invitiations Testiconial Match under the NEW Cricket Association authorities.

Sydney N.E.W Alf HW. Heydon Barnes Barnes Han North Sydney Roy Turner Trier Berne

State Colt Out Of Cricket

The report states Rydney Benaud, who underwent an operation last Friday after being struck on the forehead in a match at Melbourne, will not be able to play cricket again this season and will be hospitalized for some time.

Rydney Ritrhi Benaud Benaud Wan Melebourne Timve

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