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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
May 11, 1948
Page
3
Fragmentary text suggests Dooland may play for Lancashire with references to Adelatin Meaniay and Bruce Dowland amid unclear bids and a February timeframe. Limited readable names and places.
A YMCA notes item lists 32 members joining a club event and entering inter town matches at Recreation Centre. It mentions team entries from Lanbernm and TL Bron, with Daly Dawson as manager. The party will travel Friday and aims to form a YMCA team for inter-town competition beginning soon. A practice for YMCA members will be held at Recreation Centre on Tuesday.
A garbled report from Sydney wool sales references Hyde and Mumiy Yor with unclear pricing and quality notes. The text mentions Bulls Waterers, archiweye themes, and various place names including Aekibne Vie, Titer Meere, and Jesmond, but details are unreadable and no clear outcomes or figures emerge.
Charles Hall aged 27 appeared before Canberra Court charged with indecent assault on a woman after an incident on Saturday night. Aubrey Maxwell Thomas aged 19 was also brought before the court in a related case involving appropriation of funds from a department cashier. The court noted a cash payment of £1410 and a separate allowance of £30 in a separate matter. Thomas was remanded on Thursday for further steps.
Eviction notices served on Braund and Braund Sydney Monty in Yiopumi Huai Beverly Miltn prompt a government inquiry. Braund says he and his wife and family may need to vacate, seeking new accommodation in a building where he previously worked as a dormitory keeper. He states he will not continue cancer treatment amid uncertainty.
The text outlines a cup in which Cane te City challenges Can 'a molders with matches at Braddon on Saturday and at Yorrent on Sunday. It lists numerous players and teams, including Troyhall Amend Pulteisenjou Leapey and Wetherly, with several other names like Laverty Bale and Hartia.
A court session discussed Higgins seeking an injunction to restrain a club from actions amid a show cause. Mr Ly Roper presided as judge while earlier motions to restrain by Potter and others were noted. The hearing questioned the validity of the committee’s determinations and the need to investigate the alleged conduct at issue.
The American boxing scene reports that a U S fighter will not compete in Melbourne due to disagreements with the Melbourne brass reserve Budd Jennings. Jennings advised Mickey Tollis during the night, Tollis won on points and was twice cautioned for arguing with the referee.
A garbled health note warns of liver dysfunction causing dizziness and fatigue. It promotes a dubious remedy, Indian Bock Pulin, and Dr. Macan's ladle Root Fille, claiming fast relief but offering no credible medical guidance.
Mandey Achwols of nabruction for pls outlines July sessions at Hawkesbury Agricultural College. Mr Graham, head of Agriculture, says the program covers pig production with one course issued for those engaged in chow. Preference given to candidates approved for training under the Corsmom Wealth Reconstruction Training Scheme and Eyiney Technical College correspondence. Public notice includes travel to Manly and Northbound Sydney services with various departures.
Classified snippet lists dinner items, gents clothing, a kitchen table, address details, and various odd items for sale. Includes references to Boldrewood Terrace, 40 Houngaineilie Street and purchasing terms or prices. Names and locations suggest a local sale page fragment with multiple small ads.
The Diver, a former Queensland horse owned by A. Wolfensberger, is back in training with Mel preparing for a Brisbane start on June 5 at Randwick. The planned Roxhill appearance on May 72 was postponed due to heavy rain, and its Brisbane Doomben £10,000 on July 3 or Sydney Winter Handicap at Rodehill on July 34 remain under review. Proc tor, £6,000 cup at Rabenill also back in work for STC.
Lottery results from Sydney show the Wednesday draw with principal prize numbers and syndicate entries. Fourth and fifth prize numbers are listed with associated names and addresses in Cremorne Glebe Drummayne and Will be denws fan Weanerday.
Local billiards enthusiasts in Canberra gathered for an amateur event held at a club venue. Players competed across tables with transport and schedule details noted, as residents anticipate further clashes and a potential statewide league tie.
A Melbourne police constable faces a guilty plea in One Criminal Court after allegedly abusing his wife at home. Juror Burd, 44 of Ballarat, stands charged with attempted grievous bodily harm in an offense dated between April 3, 1947 and March 1, 1948. An absent charge against him is to be heard tomorrow.
Preston Avery Glazebrook Ex Vick of Farerade Pak Liverpool was sentenced to two years gaol at Parranette Quarter Bessions for forging tram tickets intended for sale. Judge Shortland noted the tickets appeared best possible forgeries. Balick pleaded guilty and a tram conductor was considered in the case. Del Sergeant W W Thomp is reported in relation to the investigation.
A brief notice mentions Dignited and Raverent Funerale Canberra Funeral Directors in connection with a service or arrangement. The fragment outlines associated entities and locations, indicating a funeral related matter handled by Canberra firms.
The Australian Institute of Agricultural Science presents a talk by Burdock, Director General, on international aspects of agriculture at the university’s Canberra venue. Visitors are welcome and a musicale is noted for the Albert Hall ante-room tonight with a reminder to members.
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