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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Jul 31, 1946
Page
3
In a shaky report, CHSNOCK approaches potential recruits from ERESNOUR and Tuswiny while Tom Meche is courted to field a League squad. Negotiations reportedly began but stalled as the club faced internal tensions and unclear leadership.
The article hints at Darby Munro possibly traveling to America with Seansorough. Racing talk notes plans, with Australia’s top riders considered for a strong American booking. Details blur amid fragmented OCR, but mentions Victoria Park workouts and Melbourne Cup prospects.
Adrian Ghilst who has not played tennis for several months may not compete in the Queensland and championships in Melbourne. He may suffer from illness while Rothg may need tooth extraction to improve health. Norman Brookes, president of ALTA, said no decision yet on Australian team selection for the Davis Cup.
An inquest in Goulburn opened into the death of Audrey Cameron. Testimony described Gloria Emerton obtaining headache powder from a friend and a woman named Ford, with statements about drugging and possible poisoning. Several relatives and witnesses, including Archibald Pyatt and Henry Lenoc Culmens, testified about medicines, family connections, and alleged threats. The inquiry was adjourned without resolution.
A British bookmaker in Albion Park faced a legal challenge after a bet lost by a punter. The High Court set aside a £300 judgment against the bookmaker, ruling the punter had no obligation to pay. The Brisbane action, brought by Martin Joseph Kenny, concerned regulations under the Queenstown Rare Powers Act. The court noted prior tickets and speed limits as factors, with emphasis on procedural law.
A man named Begone or Gartick was convicted on multiple charges of breaking and entering at Parramatta. He received four years gaol with a sentence of £300 stolen in the incident. The court heard 17 charges and imposed consecutive terms for the offenses.
A report from Times Office details a fatal accident in Canberra involving Tyessay Balwant who died from injuries after a collision with a fork in trem. The article also lists urgent housing and boarding notices from readers, seeking rooms or flats in Canberra with various preferences and payment terms.
Fragmentary text includes scattered names and numbers such as Manuku News MAURER and 1990 Morrie Ouford tourer with unclear context. Several garbled terms reference places, prices, and events but lack coherent structure or identifiable subjects for a clear summary.
Fragmented OCR listing yard jobs and assorted classifieds from a Kingston area page. Appears to mix job ads for cleaners and secretaries with car sales and furniture notices, mentioning locations, dates, and contact hints in a garbled format.
A general Victoria League gathering is planned for Monitay August 12 at 8 p.m. in Hotel Canberra with guest speaker Mier Whe bunole Paranjpse. Attendees should notify secretary at 8 p.m. The notice also lists various local businesses and services.
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