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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Jul 16, 1946
Page
4
Unclear OCR notes reference six mines and a daylong assessment tied to Benito Ashley, with mentions of Minka far Supply and a ministerial involvement. The fragment suggests a dispute or inquiry affecting mining operations and supply lines, but key names, dates, and locations are garbled.
A garbled notice from Sydney Train indicates a service plan for Sydney and Newcastle next Sunday with a weekend operation similar to the prior Saturday. The message names Mr. O Sullivan and references a nine per vente train, but many words are unclear and the exact details remain uncertain.
In Melbourne on Monday the Barwo river near Gee-Jong yielded two bodies. Willan Ahergold, a laborer, and Ernest Frederick Dew, a lormhan, criminals known as stand over men, were identified. Post mortems show Dew shot in the head and eye, Shergold shot in the head, with wounds suggesting possible robbery motive. Police investigating possible underworld involvement and weapon type from two recovered bullets.
In Paris on Monday Australia and France split results as Australia defeated France in one match and faced tough battles in others. Budge lost to Riggs in pro play while Kovacs and Sabin claimed doubles victory. Riggs added 340 dollars and Budge 1540 from singles and doubles earnings combined.
Former international captain Dave Brown will not be associated with the North Coast side to meet Ringlanien at Grafton. Walter Popplewell says neutral referees would operate on future tours by English league sides. He believes the plan is the right move as Australians previously favored England referees.
A householder surprised a thief inside his home on Monday as the intruder rummaged the kitchen. A struggle ensued with the resident chasing the man from the premises.
The Ladies mid week tennis schedule lists matches including Headdon versus Northbourne in Railway and Yarentumta versus Amalie, with Klugaton and Pundite Ty Reid also appearing in the fixtures.
The Yass race meeting on Wednesday features entries across multiple handicaps including the AUSTERCCALLAGAN FIRST RESTRICTED HANDICAP and MAJOR FAGAN WELTER with horses such as Prince GQalanad Severus Kaligant and Panturn. Notable riders like Burloon and Darwon are listed with assignments for the Randwick and Canterbury fixtures ahead of the meeting.
Monday lottery results include the first prize of 44180 shared by the Syndicate Hamilton, and winners listed across several entries with names such as David Jones and McKay Burwond. No 1423 Forty Thie yee Byndicais and No 1580 draw details noted. next draw scheduled Wednesday.
Two Japanese witnesses Minoru Salabo, 82, and Hiroshi Nilan, former Tokyo radio staff, arrived secretly in Australia and will testify in a Commonwealth case. They can move freely without protective custody and may visit Sydney while Captain George Guyal of Army Intelligence remains principal witness.
Strong inquiry for 81 202 sheep and lambs penned at Fleming ton yard today with prime quality sought. Prime lambs sold around 45 shillings and prime ewes to 20s, bulls up to 20. prime cows to 14 guineas and steers to 84 shillings.
Cryptic OCR text mentions alleged attacks near Canberra areas including Civic Theatre and Braddon in recent nights. Police statements deny reported assaults while noting domestic quarrels and minor incidents. The fragment references mobs or fights, robberies, and a possible case of assault with unclear details and dates.
A man assaulted a 11 year old girl while she gathered wattle near Kina Street, Marent. He grabbed her by the throat from behind and she lost consciousness. Police investigate potential link to Norma Ginn murder from June 18. Lorraine May 7 provides witness details as investigators pursue leads.
Royal Navy ratings faced charges after an assault and robbery at the Quarter Sessions. O Brien and Vine were named in the case. Vine offered a drink to the victim but was later jailed for eight months.
A report from Sydney describes a woman being assaulted on a beach. Details are sparse due to fragmented OCR text.
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