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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Jan 27, 1950
Page
3
The Supreme Court heard a contested will case involving Gratzier Levefbery and his wife, detailing a bequest of 142,036 pounds for the wife and family. The testator died on November 24, 1948, with proceedings continuing as Mr Kandale is mentioned in filings.
Six new teachers were announced for the upcoming play centres opening February 1. Two are from Brisbane, two from Sydney, and the rest from Canberra, with scholarships from Sydney. The centres will start with 18 four-year-olds and expand later. Lida will head timetable duties after training at Melbourne Children's Hospital.
An English company plans to establish a manufacturing plant in New South Wales to supply the Australian market with electrical goods and other necessities. The project involves about £260,000 and production is slated to begin within months. Directors Joseph Lanky and Sona Lid are noted as leading figures in the venture.
A garbled notice lists bursary announcements across Sydney and other cities. Names include Thi Thi Rurmry, David IB Galloway, Te Grahiam Levin, Derry AU, Frederick W. Johnson, and Huchant K Btes. The fragment cites examinations and an advisory committee, with unclear details on eligibility or amounts.
A woman in Avalon, Kentucky was attacked near her home by a man described as 14 to 20 years old with honey blond hair. The assault lasted about 30 minutes on a beach path as she walked home, leaving her bruised and in shock. Police search for the suspect based on the vague description and the proximity to the residence.
Canberra bowls scene fields a busy weekend with matches across divisions. Notable clashes include Mokimstry versus We, Heyes against Waterman, and major singles and doubles bouts featuring Van Stalmn, Stevens, Murphy, and Brown. Local venues host rounds Saturday Sunday and Monday with pavilion events and prize activity.
Wool prices and market activity dominated by a Sydney sale with heavy competition from buyers in the United Kingdom and the Continent. Traders noted strong demand, with several notable consignments and bids shaping the session, reflecting global interest in Australian wool during the period.
A fragmented courtroom narrative shows accusations of a racket in distribution of lottery tickets. Witnesses, including a minister, testify about coercion, manipulated draws, and altered records regarding Casket No. 1987. Names such as Mr. Mull and Mr. Alexander appear amid claims of disclosure reluctance.
Market notes show high prices for lamb and wool as growers hold pastures and stock remains scarce. A Cane Growers Council spokesman cites wage impacts and currency comparisons, with figures suggesting wool and sheep values up to twenty percent higher than last year in a volatile trade.
A famed world cycling champion named Sia Petterson faces uncertain plans as he weighs a major move overseas. The news notes ongoing discussions, training decisions, and potential factors behind his choice, with no definitive outcome yet disclosed.
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