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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Jul 18, 1950
Page
2
Police inspect the wrecked yacht Gentlemens Agreement at Wattomela to find trace of missing 23 year old Jenifer Wornum. Her brother Michael, who traveled from America, patrols the coast as a reward of 1600 is offered for clues leading to her discovery.
The touring New Zealand side routed Goulburn 6 2 in a curtain raiser as Brim of NZ scored three goals. Earlier NZ outplayed Crookwell in a 2 0 win with strong corners and precise passing.
In Rydal Western Australia led the NSW team into the second round of the Australian junior hockey championships with a tense finish. B Finch of Goulburn scored the deciding goal as final minutes determined the winners amid doubts over SSA and WAL advancement.
In hot weather at Montreal Australia completes a clean sweep beating Canada 5-0. McGregor and Mackenreap led singles showing high Davis Cup form while Bromwich Bedigan and Worthington the doubles pairing, with crowd of about 7 000 attending over three days.
Canberra report on the annual meeting of the Ainslie Cricket Club notes the club’s pride in a record season with four of five trophies won by club teams. The second eleven remained unbeaten and the first eleven won the district competition with the Rolfe Cup also claimed. Various officers, patrons, and committee members are listed.
The Combined Country team led by Wallaby captain Eric Tweedale to meet a British party of 38 internationals at Manuka Oval, Canberra on Wednesday. Key players A Z Mataira W B Veura and i Boyd from Royal Military College feature in a forward pack praised for strength. The Australia side eyes an opening match in the series with selections by selector Larry Crow after extensive scouting across the country.
Police investigate a Bethesda area shooting after a plumber was wounded by an accidental discharge. The injured man’s name was withheld. officials say the victim is not expected to recover for several weeks.
Special Lottery No. 5 lists multiple syndicates and numbers across Sydney districts including Katoomba Drummoyne Moore Park and Castle Hill with entries such as Just My Lick, Family Affair, Queita syndicate, and Beorple Syndicate. Draw number 2099 is scheduled with participants like J. McDoneld and E Zucchi noted in the box office and post scenes.
Acting Prime Minister said a two day conference on training scheme reform focused on principles. Details and specific pay arrangements for trainees while away from work are under consideration by a Cabinet sub committee.
Sydney report on lightweight boxing at Sydney Stadium. Merv Bennett stops Barry Kennedy in the fifth round of a twelve round bout after dominating from the opening. Referee warnings feature in Bennett’s win as Kennedy is unable to respond. A second bout sees Norm Pravin defeat Charlie Dunn in the second round after a fast-paced exchange.
Mougin pushing for additional expenses before his Melbourne pro bout. The French welterweight plans to face American lightweight Freddie Dawson at Bracy Sadhu on Monday week. Stadiuma Ltd backs the arrangement and manager R Lean handles payments amid tense negotiations.
In Melbourne the State Cabinet approved a Privy Council appeal related to a murder case. Three defendants Norman Andrews, David Clayton, and Joan Lee were convicted and sentenced to death for the Carton murder, with authorities noting the jury and court procedures while the appeal proceeds.
In Auckland today Avetralan RB of Australia broke the New Zealand billiards record with an artistic break of 375 in 15 minutes 37 seconds, vs New Zealander L Brout in the opening match of the Australian championship.
The boxer Mougin weighs returning to France for bigger fights after money discussions factor in. Austral remains an option if staying there is viable, with “Providing the money” cited as a key phrase guiding his decision.
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