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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Jan 31, 1952
Page
3
In Canberra Court Thomas Creil Read of Yaxa Road, executor of the Arthur Edward Guinick estate, pleaded guilty to failing to furnish estate income returns for the year to June 30, 1948. Fines total £8 with court costs and related penalties imposed by Mr Keane.
A Fiji island and Viti Levu suffer extensive hurricane damage with deaths and massive destruction. Reported losses reach millions of pounds as housing and infrastructure are ruined. Government relief is slow, and overcrowded conditions persist while plans for emergency aid are unclear.
Damaged areas report homes demolished and trees uprooted as a hurricane or cyclone tore through communities. Widespread wreckage left reinforced concrete walls down and communications disrupted. Relief teams moved to assess victims as authorities deploy rescue aircraft to Suva Hospital.
Fragmentary transcript from the Royal Commission into off-course dealings in Toowooma reveals retired police inspector Lold as William Hony Lipp, top officials and workers accused of suppressing prices and altering pay. Witnesses reference police influence and enforcement biases amid tepid answers and uncertain names.
A motorist linked to a fatal night crash appeared at Paddington Court. Francis Hurley of Edgecliff faced charges including dangerous driving after a collision that killed Henry Horne of Double Bay on William Street. Hurley was remanded until March.
A fragmentary notice explains messenger and porterage costs for Molegrame and related lines. It specifies a charge of 8d per quarter mile beyond the free area, with radius limits of ten miles from a main telegraph en route and 1.5 miles into suburban or county posts.
Local bowling playoff action unfolds with contenders from Dera Chil Calibers and Ly Indon amid late player returns. Teams like Belcher Crome Flaherty Peterson and Laverty join the lineup as several matches set on the green crown the single championship bracket. Competition features Fox H and Davies Spottawood trio amid a crowded field with notable players including Gillenple Leper and Wyn in key clashes.
Fragmentary OCR lists various names and entities tied to a lottery, including Weate, J Beales, Victor ia Head, Parrerivetn, Leaetan syndicate, VJ Taylor, 8 Boundary Street Parammatta Ltd, Tv10 Reqtin Avenue, Muge tidicale, Dullaway, Param Crown 3 Hollywood Avon Lietare, BPG syndicate, J Gann 14 Arthur Street North Sydney, Jenny Lind agnih ts, M Darby 168 Denis Latford 2470. The text appears as an OCR of a local lottery notice with multiple names, addresses, and syndicate references.
Victorian and New South Wales teams compete in sprints and field events at the Interstate Athletics meet. Notable performances include Victorians pacing the 100 and 220 yards, with times around 428 seconds for 100 yards and 22.4 seconds for 220 yards, while NSW and NW athletes show strong showings in hurdles and long jump.
A writ for £1 million has been issued in Melbourne by REET ald' Tawinay en Ley, naming ten men including directors and merchants from Albury and Warragul as defendants. The suit, filed in Buprani Court, cites alleged actions against various individuals and firms across Victoria. Legal representatives include Aimy Wainwright and counsel for seven other defendants.
South Africa’s Vic Toweel said yesterday he has no intention to defend his bantamweight title in a non title bout and would prefer a title bout with Australian Tommy Carruthers in Johannesburg. He hinted Rightson as a potential opponent but stressed plans depend on opportunities and timing.
Canberra public and Roma Guuhawe school report new enrolments for 1982 with estimates of about 100 new students at MEH Seno!, and Airlie Infants noting 21 new enrolments. Telopea Pack School expects 10 new junior enrolments and 163 primary and 44 secondary students overall in the fortnight as more registrations come in.
The article notes Sykes was recently matched with a world welterweight chain and negotiations aimed at a matchup with Sugar Ray Robinson. It hints at possible bouts against Ten Beattie and Dave Salida, with last minute manager changes affecting plans.
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