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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Jul 01, 1950

Page

2

Bennett Knocks Out Eisen In Spotlight Fight

In a crowded arena of about 5,560, Elley Bennett delivered a decisive knockout blow to Eisen, with a left hook near the end of the round nearly sealing victory before the bell saved him. The bout featured rapid exchanges and a tense finish as Bennett pressed the attack and Eisen struggled to keep pace.

Brishane Rida Unniam Srl Hampion Kiley Beant Vic Bloom Birisbens Blaim Bennett Agni Heinen Meven

Fragmented court ruling on 1948 Price Regulation Act

The court deemed certain price controls invalid, finding the 1948 Price Regulation Act flawed. Justice Sint noted the act applied only to believed in force relations, while the High Court found those relations were not in force, affecting enforcement and regulatory scope.

Eroy Shain Wales Ale Court Sint Iing Torco

Girl Rescued at Gap After Risky Fall

Sydney police report a dramatic rescue at Waller Bay Gap where a 16 year old girl, stranded near a cliff over a 100 meter drop, was saved by constables and bystanders. The rescuer faced danger as they reached the edge and brought her to safety. The attendant was later charged with attempted murder.

Sydney Sneaky Wale's Bay Irlom Elif Breix Jour Walker Vawonine Polien Walker Foax Batte Ambu Waller Gil Herarty Vavicluse

Health insurance scheme debate in parliament

The debate centers on a proposed health insurance plan backed by Dr. Savely and supported by Minister Earle Page. Critics warn taxation or collective funding is needed, while insurance could shift costs to individuals, potentially affecting medical and social benefits for the community.

Fray Ayaa Ie Pharmaceutical Guik Fis Fett Prat Sig Earle Earle Page Madden Ivy Labs

Orient liner Oronsay launched at Barrow in Furness

The launching of the new 28000 ton Orient liner Oronsay at Barrow in Furness England is planned for the England Australia run. The vessel will join the Orient line fleet bringing tonnage to 200000. It is equipped with radar and scanner fittings and resembles the Orient flagship. Mrs Anderson wife of the Greene Bondon manager of the Grtent Line is noted in connection with the launch.

Barrow-in- Furness England Anderson Uner Hye Bondon Grtent Line

Man charged for assault in overcoat only case

Central Court heard Norman Ward-Walters 47 charged with assaulting his wife Nancy Ward. Witnesses said Ward-Walters appeared in court wearing only an overcoat after refusing clothing offered at Goodrich hotel and Caelinghurst Station. The case adjourned for clothing to be provided. in the hearing Ward-Walters denied the assault. He was sentenced to six months jail.

Central Court Raachke Norman Ward-Walters Nancy Ward Puga Darling Inurat Goodrich King's Crom Ward-Walters Caelinghurst Ward-Wallern Ward-Walter Raschkr Ward Watters

Tasmanian Newspapers Raise Prices on October First

Tasmanian daily papers The Examiner Launceston and The Advocate Burnie will hike prices by 14 percent starting October 1 as the Prices Branch approves the new rates. The Hobart Morning Chronicle and related titles are also adopting the rise, with readers urged to consider the changes amid the winter season.

Hobart Sri Examiner Launceston Advocate Burnie Thom ‘Coxmorrew

Weekend Sport Roundup From Local Colleges and Clubs

A fragmentary schedule lists matches across rugby union, hockey, basketball, and other sports. Notable entries include Canberrana at Duntrown, North Chaberra versus Captain's, and York Park hockey action, with several venues and clubs referenced in a dense, OCR-like listing.

Tnniveraity RMC Grit ‘Ath Norther Saturhe Barton Reid Buntty Canberrana Duntrown Christophers Boranin Young Angiicana YWCA Gyanmar Triope High Rugby Union Northern Mania RWC BMC Dun Arian Canberra Manulen North Chaberra v Captain's York Park

Queensland Authors and Artists Association Short Story Contest

The Queensland Authors and Artists Association invites Australian authors to submit a short story not exceeding 5000 words. Entries must be received by the end of September with a sixpence entrance fee. Contenders should only show a pen name on the entry and include full name and address in a sealed envelope, sent to 10 China M, Connah, 5 Howle St, Rayle Junction, Brisbane.

Queensland Authors’ and Artists’ Association Cina Connah Howle Bt Rayle Junction Brisbane

Men sentenced for theft and receiving clothing

Jamon Edward Bette and Edward Clewitt were each sentenced to one month of hard labour by Justice Mimpson at the ACIT Supreme Court yesterday. Bette pleaded guilty to stealing four sulteasen and clothing valued at about £40 from Alexander Anderson. Clewitt pleaded guilty to receiving four sulteasen and clothing valued at about £40. Police notes say only part of the clothing was recovered and Bette claimed drunkenness at the time. Clewitt said he came to Canberra to turn his life around and claimed he dumped items on a roadway after panic.

Jamon Edward Bette Ante Edward Mcgraw Kitchen Hand Edward Rober Clewitt Idtehon Hand Justice Mimpson ACIT Supreme Court Bette Alexander “Annietson Clewitt Alexander Anderson Conatable Ry Usbeck Canberra Betts

Canberra Court Dismisses Driving Charge Against O'Brien

Lawrence Patrick O'Brien 23 a Reid transport driver faced a negligent driving charge in Canberra. Magistrate F C P Keane found no negligence with no evidence presented. O'Brien claimed steering failure and fault in the front spring. Also a drunkenness fine imposed on Frank O Rourke 34 Werlinler. Paddington clerk Vincent Brigg Myre 31 remanded on stealing clothing and wine valued at £3 from Allen Pastorelle.

Lawrence Patrick O'Brien Reid F. C. P. Keane Canberra Brea Vincent Brigg Myre Paddington Sydney Allen Pastorelle

Semi Final Placing In Balance In Rugby County

Northern Suburbs and Royal are contesting second spot as Northern hosts Forestry with a must win for North in round two while Forestry seeks a narrow step toward the final. Royal clash Granary at Grammar Oval as Suburbs list West Mitchell Crisp Luke Hume Frame and Percival among starters and reserve Hope.

Uy Benool Boreatty Northe Forestry Northen Huberby Northa Wan RMC Royala Wid North Leks Unter Campbell Lennon Norths Gil Opemraneer Royals Northern Suburbs West Mitchell Crisp Luke Hume Tener Brill Aliigter Frame Luawaylies Percival Pettit Birah Ander Arelson Erg Browning Cook Murra Royale Grammar Oval Redmit Peassey B. Gilmour Charlton Wheeler Fisher Button Hansen Siebert D. Gilsmour Kinganr Wyils Stokes McPiggett Ty.capls Hope Sebunt Margun Brown and Hanley

Floods Trim New South Wales Coal Output

Floods and weather reduce coal production in New South Wales. Weekly output dropped by about one third, with estimated total for the period near 170 000 tons versus normal around 260 000 tons. Officials attributed the decline to wet conditions and ground transport disruptions.

Sydney N.8 W. Roalfield Agiiree Joint’ Cost Board Lhat Week Allan

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