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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Jun 04, 1949
Page
2
The chairman of directors says MT EBA GOLD will suspend operations. The mine has produced losses and the property may be returned to vendors if surface work continues. Company formed in 1947 with 2 6d shares, later 64 000 and 200 000 at par, total spend to March 31 of £35 014. Directors plan to seek another mine.
Denton HM court refused Frederick Onan permissions to occupy premises at Maroubra following Miss Seary Yabay murder. Estate trustee and manager stated occupancy by a beneficiary’s son until state of estate established. Jones testified his wife and he share Binamore accommodation amid health concerns.
Lachlan John McPherson of Hornaby was granted a decree nisi on the ground of desertion. He testified the couple clashed over political policy though both were Liberal Party members. His wife left for Melbourne to live with her mother.
Tamworth lad wins age keeping prize while Primald Running of Taverett places second and Colin McKay of Young finishes third in a compact local youth event.
Final selections for the ACT women’s basketball squad to compete in Country Week at Moore Park Sydney on June 1, 12, and 18 include Crk M Kaye N Helms Btone Poislay J Osborne M McA lon B Grant Daherry Kinane P Thorton B Murray G Grant P Berry £ Saunder and T Broore. The team departs Friday and returns Tuesday with outstanding players under consideration for the New South Wales representative side after the carnival final day.
The completed mixed doubles tournament run by the junior branch is set to begin tomorrow at Manuka. All divisions will start at a.m. and players should arrive early for the lengthy programme.
Canberra Rugby Union week end features Navy versus Manuka Oval clash at Runday with Parammatta hopes dashed. Forefront forwards Groome and Grayburn from Forestry School join Eastwood under Lionel Brodhead as visitors plan Parliament inspection and hotel stay before Saturday games at Duntroon Oval. Joint premiers MC No 1 and Northern Suburbs clash, with Eastern Suburbs boasting Hunter and Kennett. Junior and Grammar School fixtures complete the card with varied match times and referees listed.
Fragmentary text from a Melbourne court note mentions Mr and Mrs W H Morvion and references a high court case. The readable portions are garbled and do not establish clear parties, dates, or outcomes.
Canberra Badminton Club plans a tour during the holiday weekend with teams from Canberra and Sydney. Lead players include A. Winkon Moodie Ayrton Hungerford Kadbury Humphreys Champaon and Seymour. Matches will feature men and women in a doubles format.
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