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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Jul 27, 1949

Page

2

Coach Appointed for Australian Soccer Team in Yugoslavia Tests

The former international Andy Henderson will coach the Australian soccer team for three tests against Yugoslavia at the showground on Saturday. He said no major style change is planned but will tighten up loose play after last Saturday’s match. Henderson noted Yugoslavs were allowed to run with the ball too much and aims to prevent it. The Australian and Metropolitan teams will play an initial game on Thursday.

Sydney Andy Henderson Yugoslavia Showground N&w Henderson Mstoai Vidjak Uhla

Opposition seeks inquiry into communism

The Opposition Whip in Parliament questions whether the government should investigate documented police records in Sydney to reveal Communist activity links between Australia and New Zealand. He asks if a special investigator will be sent to Sydney with NSW police to probe the connections.

La.apfeuter Wellington Tusally Enier Afr Broadfoot Mr Frege Marx House Sydney New Zealand Bydney Australia

Tokyo Rose Broadcasts Wartime Entertainment Claim

Mrs Ivaneee D Aquino testified in San Francisco treason trial about Major Charles Cousens and an American officer saying Tokyo Road broadcasts from Tokyo aimed to entertain Allied troops rather than propagate. She said they sought to adjust news and include POW messages with double meanings, which she did not notice.

San Francisco Mra Ivaneee D'Aquino Charles Cousens Japan Mra. D'Aquino Mee Tokyo Road Tokyo Radio FBL Ahso Cousens Major Nee P.O.W

Locke Blacklisted U S Golfers and Manuka Cricket Averages

Wark captained Manuka to 385 runs in 11 innings at 35.0. Joyce 30 average, Conron 24.1, Ghiradella 22.1. Wark Joyce 119 partnership. Locke batted twice for 108 runs at 34. Youngman 249 at 30.7. Austin Belleck 8 for 127, Balfour 31 wickets at 14.2. Hyslop top subdistrict average 37.5. Orr 287 runs at 238. D Emerton nine wickets. British Open golf title noted. Flynn allegedly blacklists for missed commitments.

Merv. Wark Manuka Meecond A.C.T Wark Joyce We Ton Colin Conron G. Ghiradella Avnatic L. Brand Bruce Robin London Booth AL Bobby Kevin Locke Flynn United States Golfers’ Association D. Youngman Austin Belleck B. Balfour Hyslop A. Orr D. Emerton

Irish Open Delay Alters Travel Plans

A man who had been scheduled to depart for America on Thursday has canceled his passage and will remain in Ireland to play in the Irish Open tomorrow.

America

Brilliant Golf WY Amateur Titleholder Triumphs

Sydney report shows Alan Waterson rallying from behind at holes to defeat J Lemon 8 and 4 in the WY Amateur final. Quarterfinals saw Don Bharp v Weeks with Weeks prevailing at the 36th hole. Several matches followed with Waterson, Bik, Grant, Bradigan, Ratcliffe, Tanna, Palmer, Heard and Weeks advancing or recording decisive margins in a brisk round of play.

Sydney Alan Waterson Driliant J. Lemon Sreteee Champlecahiys Ge Tm As Inc Don Bharp D. N. Weeks Weeks A. C. Black S Bate J. Btephen A. N. Waterson Tomon A. Bik Btephen J. Grant Bradigan Ratcliffe R. Jennings Tanna E. Manfert Palmer L. Bromley P. Heard H. Berwick D. Earpthe i

Bus crush inquiry details tragic bend wreck

Coroner examines a deadly bus crash at The Spit where four women died. Witness Stanley Burley of Collaroy described the vehicle leaning left and veering before a collapse, noting speed and passenger movement as factors. Inquiry to resume tomorrow.

Sydney Spit Thin Wan Stanley Burley Collaroy Burley Bruce Beresford Towers Miorrow

Nationalist losses in China reported by Peiping Radio

Peiping Radio says Chinese Nationalist forces suffered heavy losses in northwest China during recent fighting with the Communists. Reported figures include about 43,000 killed or captured, with 31,000 prisoners and 3,000 drowned, amid fighting near the Wei River.

Reuters Hongkong Tuculay Communista Chu Peiping Radio Wei Wei River

Italy to Blockade San Marino Threats Grow

Italy warns it will blockade San Marino amid mounting tensions after the republic's move to open a casino and tourist attraction in the mountain region of central Italy. The Communist-controlled council prompted the dispute by approving the casino plan last Sunday, drawing stern responses from Rome.

Ban Marino Italy

Rugby Union Premiership Final at Manuka Oval

John Genome, Forestry School captain, will miss paying to lead his team against RSC in the ACT final. Groome received a NAW invitation to play for LW next Saturday and for Metropolitan and the Australian tour next month. Canberra Royals, Forest and Grammar feature in finals at Manuka Oval with referees named, schedules set, and plans for Navy versus Eastwood and Manly representative match.

John Genome Forestry N.&w RSC Act Rugby Union Manuka Oval Groome NAW Rugby Thien Metropolitan Yinnev Frrentry School Trance Nocera Oval Ratuday Forest Sichant Cantaine Soin Wren Chonen Navy Eastwood Manly Northpourne Oval Canberra Royale Randwick Royale Ichatrwood Northfournie Oval Onunday

Bulldozers to Clear Track for Mt Franklin Alpiners

Bulldozers to clear a track to Mt Franklin in preparation for snow sports this weekend. The main event is the Balmain Cup with entrants from Canberra Tumut Cooma Bungendore Ki rianuir Jindabyne. Teams will arrive in Canberra Friday and be hosted with a buffet supper after returning Sunday.

Mt. Franklin Department of the Interint Canberra Tumut Cooma Bungendore Kirianuir Jindabyne Prowse D. Hylen Ingra P. Boottwood J. Gadowaks Tacheel Gomien Creenvalovokia Teventa Imelude Wlalom Sawnatide Innglant Bt Franklin

Western Allies Accused Of Arrogance In Campaign Speech

Dr Kurt Schumacher leader of West Germany’s Democratic Party condemned Western Allies and called for an end to “arrogant” behavior. He argued the “wrongs of yesterday” are paid by the victors and demanded shifts in policy during a campaign speech at Mainz.

Roplin Mopins Kurt “Schumacher West Germany Bycing Democrat Party Wmelon Mains Germany Tietiay

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