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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

May 10, 1950

Page

2

Canberra Boxers Fight Ends In Close Decision

In Sydney Leichhardt Stadium a 12 round lightweight bout saw Canberra’s Merv Bennett edged by Pat Oxley 9.71 to a narrow victory after a tense match. Ostey was warned for glove fouls while Bennett dominated early rounds, then Ostey rallied in mid rounds before Bennett recovered. Both fighters tired by the final stretch.

Sydney Canberra Merv Bennett Pat Oxley Leichhardt Stadium Art Muwson Ostey

Fragmented OCR Overflows Melted Hall Scene

Unclear OCR text shows scattered phrases about heating liquids and items like water and brine. Mentions of names and actions are garbled, offering no coherent event or identifiable entities to form a meaningful summary.

Davis Cup Team Confident for Sydney Victory

Davis Cup captain Turnday Roe says Australia is confident to defend the cup in Sydney. Coach Harry Hopton and players Sedgeman McGregor expect strong support and cooperation, aiming to beat the Davis Cup rival with Benemenos, Sonny Szomeien, and George Workington on the flight to compete tomorrow night.

Sydney Roe Mtr Harry Hopton Toeday Avatemla Hhummna Rank Sedgenson Ben Mechegor Meltourne Benemenos Sonny Szomeien George Workington Betana Hopman Sedgemaan McGregor Australia

Ballot for Corner Shop at O'Connor contesting seats

Six of 35 applicants for the O'Connor corner shop will contest the ballot at the electoral office in Civic Centre tomorrow afternoon in the presence of servicemen's organisations Chamber of Commerce and the Press. The shop will be the third to be allotted by ballot in Canberra.

O'Conner Civic Canc Commonwealth Electoral Ordeer V. Turner Sarimental Chamber of Commerce Biliot Canberra Ainslie Weal Weatrige Grintxpat Fe Department of the Interior Marr England Pondon Pac Mastro Jackle Marr Saas Kazetter Lekal Mar Pacin

Italy Takes 2 1 Lead Over Britain In Cup Doubles

Italy established a two to one lead over Britain in the Davis Cup by winning the doubles. Gianni Cucell and Marcello Del ello defeated Tony Mottram and Geoffrey Paish of Britain 9 7 0 2 6 4. Saturday saw each country win a singles match. remaining singles to be played today.

Italy Britain London Gianni Cucell Marcello del Ello Tony ‘Mottram Geoffrey Paish

Transport authority to discuss feeder service for Westridge

Transport officials will approach Yurrulumlu Progress Tore Association to provide an hourly feeder run for Westridge. An association member said the district has grown in six months beyond existing services and a feeder service would be economical. Officials inspected condo and services last week and asked for views on improved facilities.

Transport Authoritie Ers Yurrulumlu Progress Association Westridge Cano Ciation

State Lottery Sydney Draws Today

Lottery 2055 drawn today with major prizes listed for Figs Prize No 61032 Pay Day syndicate Mrs South Mute Bridge Lake Curgellign Second Prize No 20543 Real Good Mac Syndicate M Mc Mahon Castlereagh Street Sysr ey Third Prize 2600 Lucky Nummer Syntients Mira O Leary Trundle Fourth Prize No 1091 Anniversary Syndicate W Wor thington Bombaderry First Prize No 70660 lay Gift Bynificate Mrs College Street Balai Lottery No 2050 will be drawn tomorrow Birth Hooper WOODS GREAT PEPPERMINT CURE Famous for Tafluenga Col

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Man In Kitchen Tried To Bite Dog Police Say

Washington report says a 23 year old man was found in his kitchen attempting to bite a dog. Police removed him to a hospital for observation. The man claimed the dog bit him first and insisted he wanted to bite back.

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