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Newspaper

Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

May 16, 1950

Page

6

Melbourne Grammar Defeats Canberra in Australian Rules Practice Match

Melbourne Grammar easily defeated Canberra in a practice match at Manuka Oval during a tour to prepare for a Melbourne fixture next month. Grammar built leads with long kicks and scorers included K Mitchell and M A Webb, while Canberra struggled with accuracy and discipline.

Melbourne Grammar Canberrs Manuka Oval Melbourne Rompatiton Duntroom Ula Grammar Canberra Queanbeyan K. Thornton Gearmmnar KK. Mitchell Finger J. Lawrence Calterra Koain Grama Atl M.A. Webb Davie Gawlk Panherra Honey Pe Thurban

Acton and Others Face Formal Hearing On Alleged Misconduct

Reported details indicate Ainslie Acton and Keeen Ainslie on charges of wanton conduct with H New Acton also charged with misconduct. Names of involved players listed for a tribunal hearing set for Friday. One name linked to a third incident in a prior altercation was not reported.

P Thurbons Ainelle-Acton Pinvera Aionicra C. Axeihy Acton Chatter J Keeeen Ainslie H. New ‘Acton Seibuna

Mullane To Ride Sydney Horses At Yass

Sydney trainer Harry Dorwen will race three horses at the Ynna meeting on Wednesday. Thunderer My Porter and Prenero will be ridden by T Mullane at Yass with the Sydney contingent set to compete.

Mullane Sydney Yass Mondey Harry Dorwen Wesdnelay Thunderer My Porter Prenero T. Mullane

Selwood to Ride at Scone in New South Wales

Racing notes from AYDY indicate Selwood will ride at Scone with tentative entries including Bear Snineae, Guineas contenders and a mix of horses such as Frida, Captain Bon Vanrage, and Lord Awynford. Additional likely starters include May and Shania with a crowded field across the meeting.

Freyberg Eligive Bon Voyeur Wenile Pritt Tatrope Ttl Marans Coo Dusky Dee Ren Blue Din Fonte Cloton Pulkky Gen Theo Unveil

Unclear fragmentary headline from historical clipping

The readable text is garbled with missing words and names, offering no clear event, date, or entities to summarize into a factual card. No identifiable persons, organizations, or locations are present to anchor a coherent summary.

Ortiz Outpoints Hassan In Stadium Upset

Sydney, Monday. Mexican boxer Ortiz outpointed Hassan in a stadium upset, using a steady attack with rights and lefts to dominate the later rounds. Hassan fought back but Ortiz controlled the center, while Hassan reportedly battled a hand issue and a facial cut from an earlier clash, with the crowd reacting strongly as Ortiz pressed the momentum in the mid rounds.

Huwen Ortiz RW Sruis Wall Hassan Couwe Jaye Eyiind Utne Tink tHanwen Archie Kemp Ken Smith Hansen Ramages Erin McQuillan Smitty Alan M Aiiton Hannen

Australians Win in Germany

Australians Geof Brown and Aucklwell completed a 1 0 sweep in Hamburg on Monday. They defeated Von Cram and Kent to anchor a 1 0 victory as Midwell fell. The report notes continued success in the band and a sequence of wins across the trip.

Hamburg Geof Brown Aucklwell Tonnin Imatet Bnand Vor Cram Kent Von

Mt Ainslie erosion to be inspected

Acting Director of Works to present at a city council meeting an inspection plan for Mt Ainslie erosion. Officials noted rising erosion risk and potential stabilization measures may be discussed at the session, with project timing and responsible agencies to be clarified.

Mt. Ainslie Mt Amatio Anit My. Dot Tim Hig Hanaing Janey Coiuncil BN Ilcesmeate Weanien Ives

Man and wife clash over death charges in Melbourne case

Coroner cites husband’s death as possible self harm while wife faces charges of murdering her spouse by blunt exposure and alleged tampering. Fringe details from the Melbourne inquiry include unclear notes about weapons and a potential ambush, with testimonies describing the husband’s wounds and a disputed sequence of events leading to his death.

Burke Cheon Ifs Primpeiotn Kitaa Singapore Bill Bydney Ted Harper Johor Maron Aineapore Benang Biowapey Rey Bren Goltberg Pearce Penrer Favre

Three New Australians Named For Canberra Kos Championships

Three new Australians Te nenel J Gdowaki and D Olbry Ehtawine join the Canberra team for the Australian Championships at Kos dhasa in August. Captain K G Hytes and Ingram describe the squad as the strongest ever. Training pace will quicken with Balmain Cup on August 12 to 15. Experience from WILH and winter trainings boosts confidence for events.

Teenéel J. Gdowaki D. Olbry Ehtawine Canberra Kos‘dha K. G Hytes Pmwmt T. Ingram Alpine Club Mederstrom Flere Aki B.C Twan Petivionm Biniegin

Gamblers Losses in USA Reported as Huge Toll

In Warrington on Monday a report estimates Americans lose around 900 million dollars annually to gambling. The text notes further losses, suggesting another 1,000 million dollars across various activities. The piece mentions the American public and allied agencies connected to private gambling and related rackets.

Warrington Armericans Slat Marine Amerlon Tomy Palinenl Bovial Ormantantinn

Groom Set For Doomben Ten Thousand In July

Sydney racing notes announce trainer J Mitchell plans Fae Groom for the Doomben Ten Thousand in July. The horse has not raced since winning at Randwick and is listed with riderJohnny Res. no final decision on jockeys or weights yet.

Sydney J. Mitchell Randwick Joviny Johnny Res Decison Han Mae Setirmer

State Lottery Sydney Monlay Lottery No 2068 Peated

Sydney lottery draw results list first prize second prize and several captions and names in a damaged OCR passage. It names Arthur Tharbirn Ruel and Sydney Becani among others, with references to prizes and dates but legibility is limited and several words are garbled.

Sydney Monlay Ilrawsl Peatercity Firat Spoenal Ayniicaty Arthur ‘Tharbirn Oie Ruel Sydney Becani Pritten Synynonts FE Law Bed ‘Thivi Rie Oppo Jon Bundente BYU Pine D Muar Avent Metso Mint Raete Norton

England v Monaro League Match Plans at Manuka Oval

Plans for the England versus Monaro Rugby League match at Manuka Oval on May 24 are outlined by officials. NSW and Queensland inter-state security measures are discussed with Canberra officials and the Australian Roads Control noted. Ted Dawson is proposed for Monaro. NSW objections arise, with trains and crowd safety highlighted and preparations by Canberran and ACCRA officials noted.

Sperial Cartingen V Express Goulburn Wesern Manuka Oval Preaktent J. Kevana Sydney Me Evans Ante Moat Aed Canberra Thuety Nsw Queeninland Security Fenewe Ted Dawson W. Aftar Poorthien Y Mintoh Thevsn Yeacnane

Championship Week Bowl Finals Reach NSW Winners

Fragmented report of Championship Week in NSW bowls with singles and pair rounds. Results include Lang Tamworth versus Scholz Al- Durgh, and Campbell and Martin versus Williameon, plus several second round and quarterfinal pairings across cities like Orange and Mound.

Sydney Nsw Baw Gene Haves Winnap Nor Sydney Bugden and Meehan Bouth Lismore Mound Broster Stewart Campbell Mar Morris Byles West Wynlone Evans Mitchell Wollongong Grove Halley Singleton Deed Melon Kondall Gheanhegan Metewandott Jayckor Ant Pryor

Stock Market Trends Highlight Modest Gains and Slumps

Market recap notes a mixed session with modest gains in some sectors while others falter. Traders cite cautious momentum as investors weigh economic data and company results amid ongoing volatility.

Five doctors prove this plan breaks the laxative habit

Five doctors prove this plan breaks the laxative habit though the text is garbled and incomplete. The readable parts mention doctors and a plan related to reducing laxative use, with fragmented foreign and misspelled terms interspersed.

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