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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

May 05, 1944

Page

4

Lost Sight of Eye High Court Upholds Compensation

Sydney news item reports the High Court upholding a compensation award in favor of Masweek Waller for 375 pounds after a left eye injury. The case, involving Davidson and Smith, centers on whether a past incident caused by tas punch led to the eye damage. The court reviewed evidence and the judge’s ruling in the State Pall Court.

Sydney High Court Dlamlasea Oo Davidson Smith Aaddiers Senor Masweek Waller Mout Wan Isivesigh Starke McTiergan Sir Doh Latha

Army Officer Acquitted in Court Martial

A general court martial acquits an army officer amid testimony about conduct prejudicial to good order. The trial involved allegations of seduction and scandalous behavior concerning Corporal Judith Stanton, with unnamed witnesses and character questions raised during proceedings.

Rydney Thoraday Liga Judith Stanton AWA Leman Wiilun

ACT. High school basketball forfeit changes announced

In a brief sports notice, YATSAL High School authorities announce forfeits after a disputed game. Burd and Weuina veterans are named in the decision, with the tie and penalties noted as outcome. Affected parties will be notified by phone of further actions.

AU Teleyes Fusley

Greyhound draw set for Agueuubuyan and District bout

The draw lists races for Saturday afternoon at the Agueuubuyan and District meeting. Divisions include Fourth 487 yards with Marwin and Rigeant Shine, Third 487 yards with Menebo’s Footsteps, Fifth 390 yards with Major Chief, First 670 yards with Tauly Blonsheen and others, Maiden Stakes 487 yards with Sheen and New Money.

Agueuubuyan District Courainglub Marwin Rigeant Shine Akela Boy Nellie "McGee Buaurotee Master Minton Mies Lnetle Cash" Burke Dominant Price Monarchh Flash Tartu Miss Postag Tauly Blonsheen Arrimist Nellutis Culaveral Wuggles Anther Kent

Express train near Marchan suffers sabotage near Moss Vale

Authorities report an attempted sabotage on the Limited Hexpress from Arbury to Busney near Marchan. Two tarawond aprage and a length of steel hat been placed on the rails, causing a derailment risk. An earlier slower train near the same spot struck a distraction. Flooding and thawing snow threaten Yarra Valley in Melbourne with rising waters and farmstock in distress.

Hydney Thuresay Arbury Busney Marchan Sduatniclion Moss Vale Inter Maruian Yarra Melbourne

Naval student faces trial for impersonating doctor

Murray Roberts, a student in Auckland, is charged with impersonating a physician and posing as a naval surgeon commander. He allegedly accepted a post to care for a fraternity patient, telling his wife he would be treated, but the patient died that day.

Auckland Thurwany Murray Roberts Roberts Ian Offer

Four men jailed for petrol theft at Balmain Court

Four men were convicted at Balmain Court today for stealing 88 gallons of petrol from Pool Petroleum Ltd. George Coleg Milo, 47, and Kenneth Edward Bent, 34, received six months each. Bertram Wm Jackson, 55, and Leslie Morcell were sentenced to four months apiece. All were employed at Gardden Ta.

Wdney Thoraitay Balmain Pool Petroleum Ltd George Coleg Milo Kenneth Edward Bent Bertram Wm Jackson Lesle Morcell Gurdten

Death of boy linked to cotton wool in throat at inquest

In Sydney an inquest into the death of Joseph Bernard Rawles of Castle Hill heard Terance Daly describe cotton wool lodged in the boy’s throat. Dr Daly said removal revealed it was not in the stomach and forced entry had been needed. The hearing adjourned after the child’s death five minutes later.

Sydney Thurnany Joseph Bernard Rawles Castle Hill Terance Daly Rwles Parramatta Hospital Daly Hobson Cooper Rowlee Rowlee Variiies W Murs Wan Cnaualty

False income tax return nets Skelton fine in court

Clarence Friderick Skelton faced City Summons Court on Thursday for filing a false income tax return. He was fined £50 and ordered to pay £490, the amount of tax evaded, after declaring £2,163 income for 1842-48 and reducing it to £80 in the return.

Brisbane Clarence Friderick Skelton

High prices at stud stock sales in Melbourne

Dispersal sale of Underbant Stud owned by Sol Green and Albini Studs drew strong bidding. New Zealand buyer Wright Sliphenaan paid 2850 guineas for Blue Orchid. Red Danie Stud sold Artur for 1750 guineas while Dod Davis, owner of Phar Lap, bought Sunshine Lady for 1400 guineas.

Melbourne Underbant Stud Sol Green. Jay Albini Blue Orchid Wright Sliphenaan and Co New Zealand Bland Song Red Danie Stud Scene Ict Artur Dod Davis Phar Lap Sunshine Lady

Sheep and Lambs Sell Fast at Plemin ton Saleyards Sydney

Moderate buying kept the Plemin ton saleyards lively with 20K head on offer. Prices ranged with prime descriptions firm and others steady, quotations listed for wether lambs limba hoggets and cattle categories. Demand remained good and values matched last Monday’s levels.

Sydney Pleminton Bavers Limba

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