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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

May 09, 1951

Page

2

Weanen's Women's Tournament Team Selected for Acton Meet

Electors yesterday named the players chosen to trial for the Weanen's Women's basketball team. The list includes P Planerty G Locke P Thornton M Davire Moreh B Hinksman MzAppion J Smith J Forner 8 Coggan G Grant D Sherry 4 Cosini M Booth M Pini McGrath PF Bretton H Pot lack L Bpencer.

Theanserva Acton Batur P. Planerty G. Locke P. Thornton M. Davire Moreh B. Hinksman MzAppion J. Smith J. Forner Coggan G. Grant D. Sherry

Lottery Prize Shares In Dispute In Equity Court

A widow, Mary Mollie Vaiss, and three men from Strathfield and Mortdale claim one third of a big prize. Vaiss denies sharing tickets and says the last ticket named Wedding Wells tied to Wright. The case, involving ticket names Blooming Lousy Bakers and Abeliona, was adjourned amid ongoing evidence.

Sydney Tueelay Nolus Loluuy Equity Abe Eacea Mia Mary Mollie Vaiss Strathueld Wilfred” Yond Younger Strathbeld Wik Man Wright Mortdale Uassmen Horstup Wells Wright Mater Abeliona Watson Aho

Housing reshuffle stirs debate over New Australia shifts

Ex servicemen and their families face crowded housing as the government plans new flats for single women and ideal targets for migrants. A speaker notes the shift mirrors wartime tensions, with Minute women already settled in hostels while ex servicemen struggle for space.

Haid Inn Australia

Toweel Offers to Defend Title in Australia

World bantamweight champion Vic Toweel offered to defend his title in Australia. A. Bidsiuma Ltd said they would make a substantial offer to bring Toweel here with his father and two brothers. Stadium manager Br H Miller said directors would discuss terms. a cable to Toweel was expected Friday. Toweel won the title by outpointing Ortiz in Johannesburg last May.

Sydney Vic Toweel Haa Australia Bisdiums, Ltd Mookeaman Tower Biadiuma, Ltd Bennett-Carruthers Burney Stadium Alf. Gallagher Africa Towel Torweel Alan Jim Br. H. Mi Jer Toweel Gallagher Miller Hia Manuel Ortiz Johannenburg

Ken Bailey to Fight Alfie Clay at Sydney Stadium May 28

Welterweight contender Ken Prisley has been matched with Alfie Clay at Sydney Stadium on May 28. Clay recently returned from a three month layoff and has moved up from lightweight to welterweight. Lightweight champion Jack Hastings will defend his title against Frank Flannery in June.

Sydney Ken Prisley Alfe Clay Sydney Stadium Clay Clon Curry Jack Htasnen Hia Frank Flannery

Turpin Stops De Bruin in Sixth Round at Coventry

London report says Turpin fought below form and was knocked down twice by De Bruin before delivering knockout in the sixth round. Gands, defending the same title later this year, scored a points victory over De Bruin. The Dutchman showed strong resistance with several knockdowns.

London 911 Bruin Coventry Turpin de Brulin Bie Gands de Bruin le Brin Eno

Murals Planned for New South Wales Trains

Australian artists commissioned by the New South Wales Railways Department will paint murals on new trains including the Northern Tablelands express. About 38 murals are planned per train with works by well known Sydney painters such as Douglas Pratt and B. Man tel.

Sydney N.S.W. Railways Department New Uranna Department Aid Northern Tablelands

Nuns Suffer Cathedral Fire Loss

A convent fire early today destroyed a building valued at over £100,000. The cause is unknown and no injuries are reported.

Jonaph Jllin

Melbourne Olympic Games Plans Highlight November Start

Plans for the Melbourne Olympic Games indicate a late November start. The Amtray Committee vice chairman notes the challenge of quarantine for horses and aims to overcome this hurdle to hold competitions in Australia.

Melbourne Air Australia

Faulty Diet and Children's Health Scheme Discussion

Dr. W Wearne addressed the West Children’s Health Scheme conference describing diet faults observed in schoolchildren. He cited breakfast choices of bread and jam and concerns over lunch proteins as part of broader health guidance.

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