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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Jul 05, 1945
Page
6
Time on the store notes this as the second major munition theft in recent weeks. Authorities report 72 000 rounds of 22 ammunition stolen from an Air Force jump, highlighting ongoing security concerns and an ongoing investigation.
A chaotic court session saw William Lynne and Prince involved in a bank robbery case. Lynne, 20, of Alexandra, sustained a fractured skull and severe injuries after being hit by a car. Prince, of Mascot, received five years gaol. Police reported a suspect arrested later and money hidden under a tank.
A brief card notes a Grete led women’s hockey game at 2 pm with WRANE facing TWCA. Wilkin son and B Fisk are listed. Borrest vy and St Christopher’s Paul L. Colvell are mentioned as participants in the same program.
Sydney reports Saturday basketball fixtures with matches across grades and venues including Grammar, WAAAY, and Reds versus Bartom plus Grade Two rounds. A milk board update notes rationing details and upcoming changes at 2 pm tomorrow with officials listed.
In Sydney the Premier said he would seek information from other states on starting price betting to aid Cabinet consideration of Judge Kinsella's recommendations. Rural delegates and racing figures voiced concerns, noting past trials and the risk to attendances and prize money if off-course betting were introduced.
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