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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Mar 22, 1949
Page
3
A vague report notes discussions about a national football visit to Western Australia. The article mentions arrangements, possible venues, and expected participants, with references to Canberra and Brisbane trips and a September window for a similar tour.
A Victorian Supreme Court session led by Judge Barry granted a divorce to Kathleen May Walton and John Gade. The case cited non restitution of conjugal rights under ground of incompatibility, with lengthy procedural references and residence notes amid unclear fragments.
Robert Edward Heaton, 49, harmed at Ryde Court today with having unlawfully wounded. Kean William Handing, area, intent allegedly to harm, remanded until April 12. Court proceedings continue.
Monday proceedings cited improper practices by Barita and others, with Barita's appeal dismissed while a trainer was acquitted. The committee detailed drug administration in a case involving Barita, noting a disqualification for Barita and possible appeal rights for the client.
In Wagga Maoday the NAW Greyhound Trainers Association burned Devtings wt Wages. The Greyhound Club plans to resume administration to Ammaciations Preavent under Mr G Taylor who has not informed the club he was on the committee. Secretary Mr Cheeseman stated the club will meet in February to consider objections and ensure proper procedure.
The postmaster and local residents claim the 60 inhabitants of a tiny settlement on Coo per's Creek face weeks without adequate food as all communication is cut. A plane delivery from the State Government last week was said to be insufficient while several of the town's 30 children suffer.
A brood mare Tancowinnia and foal fetched 23 380 guineas at Newmarket sale day in Melbourne. Flemington trainer Phil Burke bought the pair on behalf of Mr. JM Rowcock of Alabama Blvd Bilby. The lot from High Peak and Fancyinaire drew strong bidding with prices recorded around 90 guineas later.
A fragmented list of horse names and handlers appears, mentioning Mine Mont Pholbos Duveruch Itarien Aversion Perekop Ball Roche Cumrock Tamarind Cavalary Dinte Chief Bpear Wye tong Clipe Rate Sydney Cup Chanurs stemen Cardinal Colour Bannarette Almire Bell Tock Humaing Bird Frying Duke Fasielgh Joan Pale. The OCR reads like race entry notes with competing horses and related terms. Dozens of names suggest a catalog of entries or annotations from a racing program.
A regional conference of Legacy club from Southern and Western New South Wales will meet at the Canberra Services Club on Saturday. Delegates from Queanbeyan Duuibuen Wollongong and other towns expected. A contact group from Berrime and representatives from Sydney Newcastie coordinatingPresentatives from Bydbary New Sone. The Canberra Club will entertain delegates with events at the Cotter. Public notices and local commerce ads follow.
A garbled typescript lists multiple job postings and notices including vacancies for a typist, messenger, and clerk roles with salary ranges. It references positions in the UK High Commission, Canberra, and Canada, plus training meetings for hockey and church events. The text also warns of ammunition handling dangers and public notices from military authorities.
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