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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Jul 13, 1948

Page

4

Schoolboys Rugby League Carnival Set for August

An interschool rugby league carnival is planned with matches at Gott bien on Saturday August 14. Teams from Canberra and Sremkwell are slated to participate, with a focus on fun and competition. Venue is Leagwe field on 2 Gar i Avenue, and organizers promise steady action and award opportunities for youth players.

Gottbien Biya Braidwood Cartalyrs Yao Cunning Qheanhwyan Canberra Sremkwell Thy Lowe Leamie Carnival Tor

Young Germans Avidly Claim Willingness to Fight Russians

Sydney reports on German migrants noting eager youth ready to confront Russians. The piece mentions Bremen origins and a claim that German youth focus on blackmarket interests, with few adults aboard the vessel. Immigration and customs officials observed a short delay before departure.

Child killed in road incident near Grafton

A fatal accident occurred when a child ran into the road near Grafton on a Monday while a family, including Bruce Robinson and his parents, was preparing to travel home after a holiday. Authorities report the child died at the scene as a result of being struck by a vehicle.

Grafton Bruce Robinson Mr. Clitjobingert W Bum Basy Rs. Hobinwor Bea

Beaver given two year good behavior bond in ACT court

Denis Jamen Beaver an 18 year old of Kingston pleaded guilty to stealing wireless aircraft and electrical equipment valued at 738 pounds. He received a two year good behavior bond with two recognizances of 108 pounds and 100 pounds after bail. Most gear was recovered from a shed in his backyard. Mr J L Maguire appeared for Beaver with Rev Gordon Keith Armsstrong giving evidence.

Supreme Court Yeaterday Denis Jamen Beaver Kingaton Beavern Thotta Canovera High School J L. Maguire Gordon Keith Armstrong

Delays in Defended Divorces Prompt Hearings

In Mon The delay in defended divorce petitions has grown. About 1100 miles of petitions await judgment with 72 percent undefended. Lawyers advocate new courts and judges to resolve the backlog. One case cited a defended suit unhearing after four years.

Rydney Wilite

Remanded on Public Mischief Charge

Sydney Monday report notes George Crawford 15 sporting journalist charged with public mischief was remanded until July 1. The case involves alleged statements to police causing investigations into others’ suspicions and alleged fabrications. A separate item covers a late-night incident at Portland Hospital seeking medical aid to save a life.

Sydney George Crawford Bal- Hain Court Colman BP Ball Crawford T He

Local shoplifting and strange notes spark Canberra alert

A garbled Canberra report notes shoplifting concerns near a store and warnings to report suspicious activity. Mentions a radiator, teapot, and a missing item with unclear local names and dates, plus health department references and a detective tone.

Canberra O Alore Kingaton Sen Tnentorekonper

Man Injured in Truck Collision

Henry Weeynotis, 25, of Mt. Druitt, was admitted to hospital in critical condition after a truck collision. Roy Brough, 4%, the hitch- hi ker, also injured with a lacerated forehead.

Awmanewiny Winyneiowssg- Gunn Eich Henry Weeynotis Mt. Druitt Roy Brough Concila

Weet Queanbeyan Progress Stamp Exhibit Event

In Canberra Philatelic Society proceedings an event commemorating William Jansen Puerva featured a stamp issue. About three thousand envelopes bearing a replica of the Farrer stamp were printed in Queanbeyan. Proceeds and loans were arranged, with restocking funds sourced from Melbourne. Orders arrived from New Zealand and Tasmania.

Queanbeyan Canberra Philatelic Society William Jansen Farrer Untii Monaro Quearbeyen Melbourn Philaelle New Zealand Tasmania

Footneray Football Triumph Over St Kilda Dominates Weekend

Alan Stevens former Can vere captain was commended for leadership as Footneray beat St Kilda by nine to twelve. W McBenn and Rome led the Footnerry attack in a league game played Saturday, with Shearaay also contributing to the victory.

Alan Stevens Canvere Mefon Fustneray Shearaay Footneray Evn

Rugby match details with Canberra team list

The Canberra rugby team will travel to Goulburn on Sunday for the Inver town competition round. Players listed include E. McCulloch, A. Ailmond, D. Kerwick, J. Gibson, A. Janes, F Barry, Bellchisa era, A. Hawke, R Brymanl, J Sweeney, F Reca, Ki, Stuart, B. Smbili, G Trowis, J. Ekerty. Training is at Manuka Qua tonight and Thursday.

Willlay Goulburn Gouburn Canberra E. McCulloch A. Ailmond D. Kerwick J. Gibson A. Janes F Barry Bellchisa Era A. Hawke R Brymanl J Sweeney F Reca Stuart B. Smbili G Trowis J. Ekerty Manuka

In the Ring Appears at Sydney Stadium Card

Billy Watson and Harry Hayes win clear points in two of the twelve round bouts. WOODS and SANA also post early scores as the ring card unfolds at Sydney Stadium with notable action and scattered knockdowns.

Sydney Billy Watson Harry Hayes

Denali in Winter Handicap Aims Spark Sydney Meet

Denali supported for the Winter Handicap with Sydney listed as venue. Candidates named include Paktong Fiesiony and Clatterag. A long, garbled passage mentions participants such as Romany Jone Lau Robert Toe Lat Salle and Jonnie Ortosnys Pinker Atauanchy among others, with unclear references to events and results.

Sydney Denali Iervite Helgewuieiek Tareemneeninla Guy Paktong Fiesiony Clatterag Fonigivual Denali Etuaiunal Soveyeign Romany Jone Lau Robert Toe Salle Jonnie Ortosnys Pinker Atauanchy Teenmet Dewey Haber Vag Hve Leper Cele Aion Mustang Egal Lagi Siewar Lank Homeleigh Fitaie

Man in English War Prisoners Leave England

London reports 840 German prisoners of war departed England for Germany today. The batch did not appear to be overdosed, indicating no immediate mass incident aboard the transport.

England London Germany

Davia Charged With Counterfeit Bank Note Utterance

Walter Davia five year old? fisherman was committed for trial at Redfern Court on a charge of possessing counterfeit bank notes. A bank official called the forgeries crude. He is alleged to have uttered a counterfeit £5 note at Redfern on June 11 and was found with two more in his possession.

Bydney Walter Davia Redfern Court Davia Redfern

State Lottery Sydney Drawn Winners Listed

State lottery Sydney No 1884 was drawn with major prize winners listed. First prize went to ticket No 70002 tied to a syndicate. third prize assigned to No 40213 with another syndicate. fourth prize No 62964 tied to a syndicate. fifth prize No 3201 associated with a syndicate. Draw date pending Wednesday.

Sydney Firat Prize B! Hinck Slim Versalea Devon GRBOD Mememey Glebe Road Devitt Think Warrawons Sit Port Kembla Terie Blreet Businey G.P.O Bydney

Roundtable mix dominates weekly table tennis draw

The weekly draw lists mixed and grade events across multiple venues. Independent teams face Kellies Patents Braddon and others, with byes for several divisions.

Kellies Braddon Commonwealth Mulwala Ainallc Reid ‘Methodistng Commonwealth Bank YMCA Tminleradon Daotinke Montel St. Hatrick’s Census Thureday Bastia Brassey Hoviae University Cenwun Cauneway Parliament House Va.c.a Immierstion Wastlake Cenuia VACC

Canberra rifle club high scoring stake at Jensen Cup

Journal of the Canberra Rifle Club notes Saturday competition in the Jensen Cup and RA Spoun event. J Cloyd and J Hamam posted top scores, with 49 and 50 respectively. Mentions of Jack Lloyd George Pitt and several shooters with scores in the 40s and 50s across multiple entries.

Canberra R.A. Spoun J. Cloyd J. Hamam Isider Jack Lloyd George Pitt Club Gamiplofur Aarn Cradle Feely Il Blewitt Coltis J. Lloyd D. Filey Gobusa Priestley Wend Coghaeta Hussey Bua Anasia B. McCarty

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