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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Jul 26, 1949

Page

3

Detectives search London for Canadian seamen

Detectives scoured London's docks for eight Canadian seamen believed to be crew of the Beaverbrae after a brutal attack at the Tidal Basin public house. Two companions were beaten, Donald Hudsim and William Bell, with Bell hospitalized unconscious after the assault at Victoria docks.

London Beaverbrae Victoria Docks Donald Hudsim William Bell Bell Harda Jand Icenche Jin Church Jeaid

Yacht Capsizes Off Black Head in Heavy Seas

Reginald Taylor 24 of Newstral Bay swam ashore after his 22 ft launch capsized in heavy seas off Black Head on the North Coast. He fears fellow swimmer Thomas Fanning 24 of Kalgoorlie is drowned. The craft washed onto rocks between Sale Swater and Red Bank. Taylor reached Red Head Beach after a three hour swim and described using heavy clothing, then aided by Trevor Trotter before police resumed the search at dawn.

Sydney Reginald Taylor Newstral Bay Black Head Copal Thomas Fanning Kalgoorlie Saleswater Red Bank Newrasade Stockton Bight Taylor Red Head Beach Taree Constable Young Fanning Hoth Redhead Beach Trevor Trotter Offic Fenling

Wood and Coal Mix Planned for Canbirra Power Station

Preparations have been made to burn a wood coal mixture at Canbirra power station to ensure local essentials if power supplies fail. Secretary McLaren said existing wood stocks should cover individual needs and plant demand, with wood use as a precaution. Officials plan four parts wood to one part coal to extend coal stocks for about a month.

Canbirra

Canberra Rifle Club scores high in Toyards event

Thirty two shooters contended for the NLB.A. spoon and the Ainslie Cup at Toyards on Saturday with good conditions. Frank Webb top scored with 49, Fred Laird won the daily handicap. the Captain’s Flat range visit postponed due to snow.

Toyards Frank Webb Fred Laird Laird A. Fourra DL McCarty R. Fourte Noakes McIntosh W. Priestley Kerrison K. McCarty Ridley J. Priestley W Webb Pitt Cece A. O. Re Eey Thorp Linyd Eer Haymm Collis Blewitt Waiton Mogan O'Shea Trepp

States Seek Financial Independence at Constitutional Convention

At the All Australia Constitutional Convention in Sydney on Monday, MLA Mr Prummond argued for essential independence of the States to preserve the Federal system. he warned lack of finance could destroy federation. Others urged a Federal taxation council and greater state tax powers to ensure revenue, with the motion carried unanimously.

Sydney Federation If D Trummond All Australia Prummond Comboris Protesto Arnest Ag Mendirantas New South Wales Commonwealth EB. Spooner TMQ Pooner Sur Gurle Page MLM Atien Australia Federal P Taxation Council League of Eights

Warrant Issued for Arrest of Haligonian Duke

Melbourne notes a Supreme Court warrant issued for the arrest of Haligonian Duke at the behest of McDonald Hamlibean and Co. seeking £4,000 8d or an indemnity undertaking. The claim names ship owners and stakeholding merchants including McKwraith McEacharn McDonski Hamilton and Co. as defendants. The writ is returnable in eight days.

Melbourne Supreme Court McDonald, Hamlibean and Co

National football final four set with four teams

The final four in the National football competition are Manuka Eastlake Ainsiic and Queanbeyan. Manuka leads with 47 points followed by Eastlake 34 Ainsie 28 Queanbeyan 24 Acton 8 and Turner 4. Three preliminary matches remain.

Manuka Eastlake Ainsiic Queanbeyan Ainsie Acton Turner

Canberra Court Hears Local Assault and Offence Cases

Archibald Campbell 54 Manuka Arcade fined for assault on Dorin Liltian Farrar with two months hard labour on a six month good behaviour recognisance. Harry Brayshaw 50 Ranger remanded on bail for assault on Margaret Veronica Brayshaw. Patrick O Brien 58 carpenter fined for offensive behavior in Giles Street. Herbert Overend 50 rigger forfeits recognisance for indecent behavior at Hotel Kingston. Leonard Wall 27 cleaner forfeits recognisance for similar offence. Leonard Mulligan 23 labourer forfeits recognisance for liquor offence near Westridge Hall.

Archibald Campbell Manuka Arcade F. C. P. Keane Canberra Court Dorin Liltian Farrar Manuke Arcade Yes Harry Joseph Brayshaw Ranger Westlake Margaret Veronica Brayshaw Patrick Thomas O'Brien Carpenter Eastlake Giles Street Kingston Herbert Overend Cotter River Hotel Kingston Leonard Felix Wall Bougainvill Street Manuka Leonard Michael Mulligan Macleay Street Turner Westridge Hall

ACT Basketball Opens With A and B Grades Under ACTBA

The ACT Basketball Association launches its first competition next Monday, split into A and B grades with ten teams returning from the Canberra MCA era. New entrants include VAMC, AMAC Ooty, Duntroon Stall, RAAF, and Rugby Union T and T1. The schedule lists draws at Duntroon Drill Hall and Rugby Park, with matches spanning two months.

ACT, Basketball Association Canberra ¥.M.C.A Vamlc.a. TI Amac Ooty Duntroon Stall RAAF Rugby Union RMC. Im Rmac TV Rm.c Balts Raaf Vo Phill Hall Vikings BALC

O Connor Progress Association highlights gains and needs

At the annual meeting President J Award praised progress in O Connor with calls for better roads footpaths and a deputation to Minister H V Johnson about a restricted bus service. Discussions covered work and picture bug services, a community hall and garbutte disposal. A tin theft and a tin run over were noted. A letter box and public telephone were planned. New officers and committee were elected.

O'Connor Progress Jand Welfare Association John Avord Mer. H. V. Johnson Soulhia Froggart Street J. Award J. Brock J. Hayes J. Hattori W. Thorby Mesdames Gourgaud, Furler, Curley and Ward Messrs Hill, Peak and Morris

Homebush Stock Sales Lead to Mixed Lamb and Mutton Prices

Fleming reports strong sheep and lamb entries with 36 556 head for sale. Heavy lambs and hoggets cheaper, but other classes steady. Good to prime mutton 61d-62d, wethers 8d, hoggets 10d, lambs 12d-13d. Yarded cattle limited and values 10-20 shillings cheaper. Trade light with dealers 78- to 80s, steers 73- to 80s, heifers 68- to 75s, bulls 70/- to 77/-, cows 56- to 74s per 100 lb. Special catering advertised.

Sydney Fleming Hoggets

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