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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Jul 21, 1949
Page
5
A fragmented reminiscence recalls Haigh’s early life and unusual musical gift. He won a choral scholarship, became a skilled pianist with a strong memory and deep passion for music, and formed a curious bond with a toy shop in Walham Green where he met a kindly assistant.
The Trades and Labour meeting was postponed because of nonattendance of delegates. Secretary Bluwenbah and Rhodes cited extremely cold weather as the reason, delaying the gathering.
A dispute over reopening the Canberra Court of Justice to the public features Mr A J Paton leading remarks. The debate mentions shelter from weather and public access, with several names cited and suggestions on removing past court barriers.
Sydney reports a jockey named Neville Bollwoul pleaded guilty to speeding on the Mame A Highway at 30 miles per hour on April 27. The court imposed a fine of forty five pounds. Adrian Quint faced similar scrutiny for driving along the Mame A Highway at 30 miles per hour on April 7.
The Sydney state lottery draw was conducted today revealing first prize ticket No. 20089 labeled Cash Indicate held by Mrs P Porthouse of 149 Penang Street Wikiougney. Second prize ticket No. 4148 named Ni Camperendum awarded to Kegan of Coronation Parade. Fourth prize ticket No. 2282 listed Jack of Diamonds Syndicate led by Mr Willems of 20 Chelmsford Street Wentworth.
A fragmentary note describes a supposed remedy for catarrhal deafness and head noises using a night time dose of water and mite sugar with a dessert spoonful four times daily. The text includes garbled phrases and unclear references to people and places, making the origin and safety of the remedy uncertain.
An Australian Labor Party gathering in Adelaide was interrupted when a disorderly incident erupted at One West and Brewry. The organist Mr B Mobert spoke briefly before an employer started beating. Mr Robertson attempted to continue and sought to answer questions but was halted as workers allegedly pulled and restrained him.
In Prague priests were summoned by the government ministry and told they must not follow the pope's orders on excommunication. The warning, delivered as a government directive, stated that violations would hold the entire Catholic order or congregation responsible and face reprisals. A village priest, Father Stichele, is mentioned in connection with the Papal threat.
Bookmakers keep prices steady as the favourite Beau Robert drew an unfavourable outside barrier for the Winter Handlea at Moorefeld. Other contenders including Bonnie Prince Rae Be Pont and MilIGuIne were balloted out to leave a nine-horse field.
In a broadcast last night Mr MZ Mot endorsed Liberal candidates for the ACT electorate and indicated the Liberal Party would not endorse any candidates for the Advisory Council or the Hospital Board. The move aims to keep party politics out of domestic spheres and reflects internal branches debating the approach.
At the NRW Forestry Advisory Council conference Minister Heffron urged using a Crete Shoal grove to replace stone and marble memorials. He emphasized wooden groves would suit war memorials better and reduce reliance on traditional stone monuments.
Melbourne report states a contractor is held on a murder charge after a woman was found dead at her home yesterday. The body showed a throat wound. Police named two men as witnesses and were following leads.
In the Ring Rodney reports a wrestling bout with Chief Little Wolf aged 16.11 and Ted Christy 164 drawing to a finish as both wrestle through rounds. The match ends with a bell for a decisive defeat of Curtina 10.8 by two Tallis.
Grainy OCR fragment shows Gratton Cup at Grafton with teams Northern Warrior Hindman and Teadtrian. Mentions scores 14 11 3 and result “Won by so belt tengtl” unclear. Named entities include Northern Warrior and Hindman with uncertain figures.
Fragmentary notices discuss Hansen and an English offer, with references to Jack Cappell, Meguitlan, and a Canberra context. Amid ads, auctions, auctions and public notices, readers see vacancy requests and a flood of local events including club competitions, meetings, jumble sales, and a dance.
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