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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Jun 05, 1950
Page
5
Fragmentary report describes a shooting incident involving the NRA with references to a 44 caliber weapon and an age about 40. Details are unclear due to damaged OCR text, but the piece notes a confrontation and mentions a meeting or event in an organized group setting.
Albany Calif Sunday Citation set a new mile record winning the Golden Gate Mile at Golden Gate Fields, clocking 1 53.6. The performance topped Coal Town’s prior mark at Washington Park Chicago and made Citation the sport’s leading distance winner with a substantial time improving the former record.
Fragmentary report notes Alfie Sande Wing 4 Newcastle with Altie Bands and a 12 round plan at Newcastle Stadium last night. A tied or halted bout ended early after a fan suffered an injury, while concerns about water and frozen ground disrupted access and business district areas.
VOUe Wine defeated Emil Koromchenko in Leichhardt Stadium last night. The bout ended in the 2nd round when Koromchenko was disqualified after both fighters had earned a fall.
Canberra teams name youth players for first grade and invitation matches against Royal Military College. Training held at University and Northbourne Oval with sessions continuing Thursday night. Players transport arranged to Burtney Acuott Banes site. Sydney games overseen by international selector Tow.
Australians Leman and Busiee compete at Garros with doubles wins and singles results. French players Abdes Salam Bernard Destreman Malllet lead events. notable matches include 6 1 6 2 and 7 4 6 0 style scores, Patricia Todd versus McUregor and America team performances described in brief.
The text notes Jim Ferrier leading in money winnings this year with £4752 in New York and a total of 10 046 Australians won, plus a stage score of 80.46. It references Jimmy Demaret with 13 001 followers and an average around 69.08 over 30 rounds.
Government reports say Australia will receive jute from India with deliveries arranged to prevent shortages. Indian jute controller advised full use of authority to ensure supply. In sport, Norte beat Olympians 5 3 in a close first round game, Mortha scoring early. Northe struggled to defend as the match neared end.
A public meeting is scheduled for six o clock tonight at the Treldene Bar HBr Braddon to discuss letters of ty the reme Court fot Rew and four teen diya notice relating to new benth farmer estate matters. Local residents are urged to attend for updates on notices and wills.
Tenders called for clerical and accounts work at The Canberra Steam Laundry Ltd with vacancies for a young lady and a couple seeking accommodation. Notices warn of public races at Duntroon Lange, and dangers from unexploded shells with police reporting procedures. Salary details mention Commonwealth Public Service scales and long service benefits.
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