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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Jun 10, 1952
Page
6
A late-season football game at Park saw crowd trouble with a spectator assault. The match halted as an official ordered a spectator off the ground and the attacker was taken into custody.
In Perth on Monday a woman died after an argument near Big Town 350 miles away from Perth. Police arrested 37 year old Ford, husband of the deceased, who is described as a bricklayer. The police were notified of the death and arrested the suspect.
The judges differed as Bourke led on sinis late in the final rounds. The referee's decision was contested with a wary and light bout ending in a narrow result.
Melbourne reports Finentigue nicknamed iron horse by experts after a rain soaked Royal Steeple at Caufield. Finentigue led from the Evot Hee with a mile and a half to go, beating a field of Seaplecinners and others despite heavy conditions and a trailing cramp.
Police say screams did not come from the murdered girl and a nearby scream source may be from another girl. A suspect questioned on Sunday was released. Investigators focus on someone known to Mina Dal Posto as prints point to the scene where her body lay.
An elderly police pensioner, Dudley, about 78, died after his broken-out Awakent house burned at Pascoe Vale. He lived with his son in law at Irving Street. The blaze destroyed his residence and stray details remain unclear.
V RIC handicapper Chas Davis startled by Grand National hurdle weights as Tiercel carries top weight and five other entrants, led by Bronze Lavi and Velmxie, in a crowded field. The National Steeple event lists entries such as Tawny, Chale Wind, Lord Vialie, Sezondae Bilbie and Havok among others.
A San Alamos based facility announced a perfected electronic brain capable of rapid memory input. Researchers cited the brain’s potential to accelerate atomic weapons work, with analysts noting the project would take about 20 years of study to mature.
A garbled listing shows entries and odds for the Grand National Steeplechase. Names such as Faunus Jepiddy Dalsina Hefty Loon Rey nard French Pact Constant Valley Woodinsk Gearurn Quesal corn Provaren Roastreh Bindavra Jing Pepdur Commt David Fox fonion Hiri Doer Seladon Rayeal Pentsia Harteus Kr Waltes Speartame Botani cal Auto Prince Granya Paraphtan Two Ales are mentioned with various figures, likely past performances or prices, amid incomplete lines.
In Sydney a man faced Campale Court on charges of shooting with intent to murder seven year old Sophia Broesok of Milpers. The interpreter translated the charge as the man gave no reply.
A fragmented report from Yeoval discusses a racing day featuring the Winter Handicap and related events. It notes horses such as Admiral Lady and Priory, with A Ward and R Rew among riders, detailing close finishes and dividend outcomes amid a crowded card.
In Ardmore Oklahoma on Monday Dave Douging won a local event at the Douglas Wine Ardmore ANRDMORE meet. The outcome showcased Douging's sprint or field success as the crowd watched.
Fragmentary report shows India’s early batting and England’s total reaching 135. Compton and Graveney remained not out, with Bundries contributing as early scoring details and wickets are listed amid deciphered lines.
Race details list entries and betting for the Princess Handicap division with Gaudin and Gay Helios among rivals, plus results for the 1 mile event and other heats. Officials note odds, weights, and times with multiple horses such as Browse Laddie and Black Don in the same card.
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