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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Jun 26, 1951
Page
6
A migrant was brought to two years in jail for stabbing a man with intent to murder and grievous bodily harm after a dispute with his wife over money. The defense claimed provocation, but the court noted the severity and intent.
Sydney report lists successful candidates from the Commonwealth Institute of Accountants NSW Division. Noted names include B. C. Ponti of Goulburn and Canberra in the May examinations with modules in Advanced Accounting among others.
Lottery No. 1322 drawn today lists First Prize No. 07062 tied to Wages Syndicate with G. B. Robinson at Katoomba. No. 4783 On a Wing Syndicate includes J. Wellaghan and T. Mc Gaver at Hay Market. No. 42983 New Team Syndicate involves G. Foster at George Foster and Buns Pty Ltd. No. 23176 C end i Syndicate represented by Louis Bamaray at D&A Park Street. No. 6433 Yorgi Syndicate tied to D. Fearnley at Princes Ball. Entry No. 2323 will be drawn tomorrow.
Canberra gears up for a carnival match on July 14 with the Australian Carnival in Melbourne. The Canberra team, coached by Tom Snowden, will travel by road on July 3, stay near St Kilda, and play against South Australia later in the carnival. The squad includes Ken Milanie Barry McCabe Don Roberteou and others from Manuka and Alastie with McGrevey leading the goal tally in the league.
Melbourne racing report notes imitation for wockeys on September 27 with competitors from Australia and Western Australia. Jockeys face a challenging course as the crowd watches outcomes.
In the Country Women’s Hockey Carnival opening round at Cains, Newcastle 3 defeated Croskwell 10 with a clear win. Moerinn 1 4, led by J McDonald and P Moors, beat Lar North Coast 1. Barmedman Temora drew Tar North Coast 34 1F with V Trav era, while Genberre 8 drew with Tuverine 2.
Barry Smith will not ride Field Boy in the Ward meeting as a track gallop shows the horse lame since a earlier failure. The stable plans first acceptance for both the Ten Thousand and the Cup with field jockey A Heavily backed to win. Warrah King remains the favourite with Davey Jones and Blue Ocean continues strong support as a potential outright leader.
A Melbourne motion urged the Australian Board of Control to back a proposal for a touring French Rugby League team to play in Melbourne. Mayor George Neill said the event could boost Rugby League's status in Victoria, with a Sunday match set for August 19 at St Kilda Oval, capable of seating 48 000.
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Canberra fixtures reveal a packed schedule for the Royal Military College Royalty, Navy, North Suburbs, Forestry, and Canberra Royals ahead of the cup rounds. Key matches include Canberra Royals versus Northern Suburbs No 1, and Navy facing North Shore heavyweights as early rounds set the tone for August to September.
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