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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Jan 27, 1948

Page

3

Australia to Decide Davis Cup Challenge in Melbourne

Melbourne reports suggest Australia will likely decide tomorrow or at a Lennox conference near Ratbourne whether to challenge for the Davis Cup. Delegates have arrived as John Bromwich Geof Brows Colin Lang Frank Bedgman Bill Sidwell and Adrian Quist weigh if Lucie will be available for the tour and selection. The president said Australia will be almost certain to challenge unless Patta is absent. if Bromwich returns form the cup is possible. Selection faces pressure with Wamk Brown Long Bedgman and Sidwell possible choices. Quist and Bromwich likely, with Quist as player-manager.

Melbourne Australia Ratbourne John Bromwich Geof Brows Colin Lang Frank Bedgman Bill Sidwell Adrian Quist Lncy LTAA Si Norman Brooken Palla Bromwich Avatesiia Alf Jeule Wamk Aa Brown Long Bedgroan Bidwell Jequaelaima Alling Uhaly Sedgman Ainglea Patr Quist Aid Brink Lund ‘Brown Hia Moyinn Brosswick Eskima Bedgman Chasen Iik Brennwmi Quint Ridtwell Bedgm

Duggan Wins Dirt Track Honours at Sparta Ground

Sydney Friday report recalls Vic Duggan dominating dirt track racing as the world’s top speedster. At Sparta Ground he captured a one lap crown. Hiveama Parker from England took four wins and a second place. Grozgikkeute from Aram and Papiers of Ragtsnd mentioned in brief notes.

Sydney Vic Dugan Jimmett Sparta Ground Hiveama Wo Parker England Grozgikkeute Asram

Banner wins sprint championship at Brennock Park

Melbourne Monday Frank Banner won the professional sprint championship of 130 yards at Brennock Park in 12.9 seconds, beating A Patmore of Tasmania by 15 yards. Le Street was third. An hour later Banner won the Brannock Park Gift, increasing his day’s winnings to 19,300. L White of Geelong was second and Kerr third.

Melbourne Frank Banner N.W. Pprintra Brennock Park Mediatrneo A. Patmore Tasmanis le Street Banner Brannock Park L. White Geelong Wan Kerr

Randwick 5 Kooba Handicap racing results snapshot

Racing card fragment shows Wattle 80 awarded to A Ward with Grey Nurse and Muni Delia close behind. Includes times, placings, and betting odds for multiple races like Kurnell Tyial Handicap and Roval Lad, with names such as Beary, Crusader, Debenture, and Euryalus appearing amid inconsistent OCR data.

Sn Fortonge Jacern A. Ward M. Bellwood Ching Tacern Bea Arrow Uranus Air Spirit Adeline Mead Kurnell A. Mul A. Thompson Witt Australia R. Selking W. Cook Thompson Monarch Dow Borough Earl Pentheue Jouwen John Neus Tm Ime Rite and Crusader Mulley Kerry Lad Moor Euryalus J. Water- Home Legato Euryanus Bondi Kay Roval Lad A' Podmore Moewalin Brtacor Boycott Tig Mullane Walt Atx Fengtha Darra W. Briscoe Monte Tanauha Indarra Leeton Edinburgh Xa Diavalo

Flemington Buiamer Hurdle and related races recap

Race card style summary from Flemington shows Amores winning the Buiamer Hurdle with times and betting. Other events include the Anniversary Handicap, Foundation Handicap, Austealie Day Cup, and Commonwealth Highweight with multiple runners and place betting details. Data lines include horse names such as Windbag, Sanctus, Bejin, Kindergold, and Befin Bay, with jockeys and times noted in a compact omnibus form.

J. Gilmore W. A. Smith Windnak Peark Hutchineun Black Law A. Coopers Oscake Betving Blank Law Banctus Jove One Bait Fengtin Tyme H. Badger Kindergold Amelia R. Hutohinaga Beijing Plemiba EN Banco Smith Biandary G. IV. Hartney Bamin Bay Shiptont EL Banco Befin Bay

Future of RAAF Dakotas Cut to Two Squadrons

The Royal Australian Air Force will reduce No. 87 Squadron and maintain Nos. 18 and 36 to operate Dakota transport aircraft. The airlift role shifts to general support missions including liaison with Allied forces, air supply for operations, and movement of personnel and supplies to Arnhem Land and the rockets range projects.

No. Aie Air Couritr Fo Australia Japan AAP Raa.p RAAF Fay Y Islands Arid Netherlands Tadion Arnhem Land Exim Alan

Woman equal world records in hurdles at Australian championships

Sydney reports Kitley Biricklind of Western Australia matched the world hurdle record of 12.9 seconds while winning the 220 yard event at the Australian women’s championships. Other results include 840 yard and 90 yard hurdles with Australian records noted for several athletes, and multiple placings across events at the University Oval meet.

Sydney Kitley Biricklind Gecunda Univer Ny Oya Joyer Hing K. Mears Graniemauge Evans &Pimeamin Neon

Murder Charge After Mother's Death in Annan Cottage

George Paul Hechtald, 23, arrested near Watuttall after a long manhunt for the murder of his mother Mrs Maud Bechtokdn Bechtoluns body was found in her cottage at Annan ale Sydney with fatal blows to the skull. Detectives traced Hechtald to Watertall where he was found in swimming trunks and later remanded for the crime.

Rydney Munday Watuttall George Paul Hechtald Mra Maudeentold Annanale Sydney Weveru Buner

Labourer Faces Charge at Pareniuntth Court

Mau lee Botregis Shoideton, 34, labourer, appeared at Boronia street Giraiyilte court facing breaking and entering charges over a night raid on the Lunt Pont Office on Hatoraay night. European travel and gown mentions appear garbled. local details incomplete.

Sydney Pareniuntth Court Maulee Botregis Shoideton Boronia Styvet Giraiyilte Lunt Pont Hatoraay

Youths allege torture by Geelong police in court

The case centers on two teens Allan Frederick Woolley and Edward George Woolley, both 18 from New Brunswick, remanded without bail to February 3 on charges of arson and assault with intent to cause grievous bodily harm. Police allegedly used a hot spoon. medical evidence awaited to confirm offenses. A third youth, also charged, will appear in the Children’s Court.

Melbourne Tad Bern Pallos Allan” Prederick Woolley Edward George Woolley Brunswick Tolbourne J. Fairlie Asia Geatomy Lorine Roward Woollny Fairlie

Derrick Derrick Collapsed Injures Sailors at Welah Bay

A derrick collapsed at Welah Bay injuring several aboard the boat amid a rescue attempt. James Johnson and Johnwon are listed among the injured, with one admitted in critical condition. The incident occurred Monday in Sydney and authorities investigate the cause and extent of the injuries.

Sydney Welah Bay James Johnson Enue Sion

Baby born in Centennial Park after emergency call

Mrs Joyce Runham of Ashton Street Waverley gave birth to a baby girl in Centennial Park early today. Ambulance officers found no one at the home and with police entered the park. Both mother and daughter were taken to the Royal Hospital for Wann Pardington in stable condition.

Sydney Joyce Runham Ashton Street Waverley Centennial Park Ner Thy Park Royal Hospital Pardington

Woman Found Dead in Forest House

Mrs Day Harvie discovered a woman dead in a forest house at the entry, with another room showing a body awaiting feeding. Death is believed to have occurred two days prior. Post mortem planned for tomorrow amid initial reports involving Mr Jack Lambert and a Canberra tatel employee.

Mihe Tay Day Harvie Tully Harvie Tyre Lamberts Tatels Harvietn Jack Lambert Tatel Canberra Raf Australla

Wishers Refrigeration Week Only Sale

WISHER LADD Refrigeration Expert urges customers to act this week for a special sale. Limited time offers on modern appliances include furniture, kitchenware, and home comfort items with various discounts and a promise of value.

Ladd

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