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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Jul 13, 1946
Page
6
Sydney news reports a brutal assault case with a girl victim as a youth tracks crime sentences in Quarter Sessions. Judge Stacy imposes heavy penalties, including a lengthy term for James Johan after robbery and assault accusations emerge from court records and witness statements.
A chaotic report lists players and scores from a ladies golf event at Royal Canberra, naming Mire, Seaton, Cooper, Jarratt, Kilmartin, Crombh, Byrke, Perbury and others. It notes qualifying rounds and calls the day’s play lively, though many names appear garbled.
Friday lottery results show first prize 614 Menslon TM By jaaie at D Hond. Second prize 37074 Jor 1 Brown syndicate L Brown, Mall rest Bondi. Third prize 2208 Pacific Try Myndicate H Gilles Mtncay Stret Crosulla. Fourth prize 57087 Nil Deaper ndum Syndicate J Campbell GPS Yeney.
Fragmented OCR notes describe A C T hockey with names like Malchaeast Lodny Grimm Hien Bartan Pumer Brill Chechh Bary Metirepsr Fisher Kinemon North Pontar Armatrone Golds Gordon Owen Dustrees and Guvanbeyen at Northern Suburbs. The text is garbled but suggests a tense matchup with unclear scoring and multiple players mentioned.
A questioned Labour advertisement drew debate over full employment claims. Prime Minister Hutchinson and Mr Chifley criticized the ad as fraudulent and misleading while noting labor shortages and coal stoppages. Victoria works ran at partial capacity and many men were idle awaiting tasks.
The waterfront strike ended today as nearly 2000 wharf laborers resumed work on Mandy after refusing to work the route. The union instructed a shift to a new program, marking a return to normal operations and stabilizing the port economy.
The Busey League team travels from Toowoomba to Brisbane for the third Test in Sydney next week. The squad will then move to Grafton to face North Coast and return to Sydney by Wednesday. Names listed include Ward Jonas Riaman Kitching Batten Jenkins Herne Gee Egan Waughes Foster Phil Tips and White.
Reported talks say the Inter-Zonal final of the Davis Cup could be held in New York if Yugoslavia defeats Sweden and agrees to play in America. The situation involves comments from captain Walter Pate and mixed signals from Yugoslavia and Britain amid possible movement toward Australia if the match is moved.
Vincent George Dixon, 24, of Westlake, resisted arrest near Hotel Canberra. He shouted abuse at two police officers as he was placed in a car and later violent outbursts continued for over an hour in a police cell, though no serious injuries were reported.
Fragmented OCR shows a long list of names and terms followed by Flemington races. Readable items include various horse or entrant names such as Shining Might and Loyal Maret, with scattered abbreviations and divisions. The text lacks coherent structure or dates.
The document lists numerous greyhound names and details entered for a Queensbeyen Club afternoon event. Entries include Vanberre Blakes, Late Pontage, Marain, Lake Way, Pure Minds, and many others with various divisions and weights noted.
At the annual Group meeting the executive for the year was elected with Dr C Barnard as president and Douglas Nish as vice president. Wiley named secretary, Walker as group treasurer, Hay as troop treasurer, and Paul as secretary. Scouting plans include a potential visit to Mount Kalra for a week in August. troops can obtain forms from the UK scoutmaster.
William Barry Harttey aged 17 of Amalie was remanded at Canberra Court by Genl Col 4 Goodie. He is to appear again on July 7 on charges of breaking and wandering at the residence of Sohn Camlay atateshbar 77.
Bidney reports Mrs Roskin, formerly Miss Ari Clemenger, won the state associate golf title at Kennington this afternoon. Clement persona followed the game, with scented notes and remarks after the match.
A child, John McGorey, aged 3, from Frensh'e Borat, was badly burned today after an explosion. The incident occurred when his mother, attempting to scatter spirits, caused a marted fire to spread.
Canberra faces Queensland in the Mishnter Langus match at Manuka oval today with a 1 pm start for juniors and 2 pm for main game. Visiting players arrived yesterday and will be hosted by local clubs after the match with a tour of Canberra planned for Monday before departure.
Players from ACT schools including Newman and Crip prepare for a 2 pm rugby clash against Hall Juniors. The Canberra Tourist Bureau notes the event as part of today’s schedule with several clubs and schools represented in the lineup.
Arthur Jelves denied reports he accepted a rugby offer in England and rejected a claim that he planned to resign from the MLW. Police indicate movement as part of ongoing investigations with limited details available.
Oliver Burke, 86, a Sydney taxi driver from Wondi, was sentenced to three months hard labour at Paddington Court after a wilful brutal attack on William Lyon of Newtown following a fare dispute. Burke and his son allegedly assaulted the witness after Burke drove to Lyon's home.
An official reception at Fatetern hosted by Divisional Engineer LR J Irvinay showcased a mechanical rapment display illustrating the reforming of Southern Tubes land Group. The event highlighted decentralisation plans with HQ at Goulburn and branch spread to Sea Vals, Braidwood, and nearby areas.
Timber and hardwood output by millers for Meepera and Seal i mines is set to be introduced. The emphasis is on supplying timber for railway and mining needs amid rising demand.
Details of a complex abduction case center on Bra Sydney and Mra Jean with multiple suspects named. The court remanded defendants on the 20th charge while police pursued transfers and investigations. A witness testimony noted by Joe Wilmon and a mining worker was presented as part of today’s proceedings.
The report notes Kalman aged 20 is jailed for posing as a wing commander and using forged papers. In Dublin at the Riak Tennis finals someone named Dinny advanced to the Singles championship with a 6 1 scoreline, while Hagekatt had a 0 0 start.
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