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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
May 10, 1950
Page
3
Winnipeg battles the Red River flood as thousands labor to reinforce dikes and drain channels. Air Force personnel arrived from eastern cities to clear obstructions, hospitals limit admissions to emergencies, and water pressure is reduced to ease the burden on sewers and drainage systems.
Central Court hears Henry Robert Seaton Anderson name William Mears as the man who fired a Tommy gun near Mort's Dock on February 3. Anderson, a traveller from Cremorna, says two bullets chipped the roadway a few feet away as Mears allegedly acted.
A chaotic Country Rugby League match involving Dawson and Grookwell stirred Group 4 reactions over selection conflicts. Dawson was sent off in a disputed contest that triggered further hearings, with Team plans and intergroup trials set for April 30 as injuries and withdrawals reshape rosters.
Canberra court records detail a postal department employee's termination following a mail parcel incident and multiple driving cases. Several motorists face fines for negligent driving and related offenses, with charges including assault and liquor breaches across Canberra and Queanbeyan.
A collision near Darwin airport left two men dead after their tanker truck ignited. Survivors include Alan Barker with a broken leg and Slater Shirley Whelan with minor injuries. The crash involved a furry loaded with petrol and oil, with bystanders attempting to smother the fire as the two deceased were unable to escape.
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