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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Jan 26, 1939
Page
2
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A man who boarded a train at Central Station on Monday was assaulted and fell from the train. He suffered multiple fractures and was taken to Bottssh hospital in a comatose condition.
A director appeared at Cantrat Police Court facing conspiracy and fraud charges with John Woolcott Forbes spanning 1985 to 1987. He was remanded to Feb 12 on condition of reporting weekly to Sydney police before leaving for Brisbane, where he resides. Forbes is on bail in Bombay and unlikely back in Australia before end of March. Counsel corrected a misimpression about a statutory declaration. no such declaration was made by Bush.
London reporters say the Betsey lifeboat launched after a plane vanished Monday night miles from Seley Bill. The craft aimed to locate the four crew members and bring back any sign of the missing aircraft.
Canberra sub-units prepare for an early February march to Canberra Railway Station for camp. Details list train stops at Queanbeyan, Goulburn, and Moss Vale with a large turnout expected. troopers urged to bring enamelware, cutlery, and personal gear as urgent stocks are requested to be purchased. A large parade and reallocation of cavalry and drill hall training are noted along with a fire incident at Acton offices and staff named in the roll call.
A departmental motor truck caught fire near Acton offices yesterday afternoon. Chief Fire Officer P. F. Douglas and camall chemical apparatus subdued the blaze. The outbreak was caused by a defect through the carburettor, with ignition from the petrol. Fire brigade was alerted.
Sydney reports the Minister for Justice Mr. Martin announced a re organization plan for prisons in New South Wales likely closing gaols to reduce numbers from 1170 to 2500 capacity. Bathurst may house mental cases and Albury will be among first removed under new scheme. Training and warder reports include a Canberra Times reference and muster at the Drill Hall for volunteers.
In the hurdle event won by Big Thrill at Victoria Park, jockey N Brace slumped in the saddle twice and had to be assisted to weigh in. Brace remounted after a prior fall of Big Thrill, then completed the finish with aid from staff. The race times and placings followed, with Big Thrill taking first by four lengths amid rough going and subsequent handling of the rider.
The report lists Stage 1 Pass results for courses including 4010R Mechanics Vocational. Names such as Kenneth Bond John Blake Marc Franks Cappello Willan Swan George Wella appear among those recorded as passing the staged assessments.
The Canberra Racing Club has received support from owners at Cooma Adaminsky Burrows Bune padore Goullyarn and from oval sportmen for the Anniversary Day meeting at Acta ncecourse on Mainday. Six races offer £600 prize money with the first race timed for 2.15 pm. The track is in good order after minor improvements by the Department of the Interior. Club officials expect a very successful meeting.
Racing notes from Victoria Park feature BE AERO W and Caroline evens with odds listed as £1 4s 8d and 6s 8d and £174 in the pool. The Times records a two-length finish time of 68. Mus and H Bartle cited with half lengths for baratehed. W. Chance and J. OF headline shorthand.
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