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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
May 18, 1951
Page
6
Malley to ride in Singapore for the Jubilee Cup at Great World. Shaw owns about 30 f on recogn. AJC indicates Monday return from near-term assignment.
A garbled report notes Purtell performing strongly with two more winners billed during the event. The text references Viewmon and a late racing card but lacks clear details on dates locations or specific results.
Australia jockeys won three races in Britain with Brienley tallying a double for a second straight day and W Cookslay riding a winning effort at Salisbury yesterday in a tight program of racing action.
Sydney reports that plans to bring heavyweight Toweel to England and Australia are faltering due to high costs and required guarantees. Stadiums Ltd faces airfare for Toweel and his family plus a substantial guarantee. Australian and English soccer officials reached a tour agreement on ball type for matches, while government plans to counter counter-centre points proceed.
MELBOURNE, Thurs. The Commonwealth Government should immediately obtain a full tour of the new type of railway wall enabling freight trucks to cross the break of gauge between France and Spain. An Premier of Victoria to-night.
The Senate yesterday passed a bill authorizing a two million ton food loan to India. After amendments the shipment is to be provided on a loan basis and funded through U S wheat program resources. The measure aims to support India amid agricultural needs.
Yesterday the Commonwealth Jubilee Radio Serial Competition announced three entrants: Mr B. Moberworth, ABC Director of Talks, Mr H. J. Oliver, English lecturer at Sydney University, and novelist Flora Kidderishaw. The contest closes in June.
The Electricity Commission led by Mr. R. H. Bunt warned today that the landust would bring chaos to the city if not controlled. The warning underscores fears of widespread disruption to power supply and public safety.
The report notes Brice eectoworker and the sodree were among the entries. Jan Bar won the Novice Handicap at seven furlongs in L314, beating Coronation See with ease, while Handicap contenders show potential for the Belmore Handicap.
Sydney authorities cleared racehorse owner Leonard Exn wat Walmaby today of doping charges after an AJC Committee review. The decision followed a district appeal over alleged negligence costing a stake. a two year suspension was reduced to one year standing. The owner, residing in Queensland, faced fines and questioned practices by associates amid a public inquiry into swab testing findings.
Minister for the Interior Mr Kent Hughes announced a plan in Western Australia allocating 31 ferruto ec servicemen to oversee home tobacco growth. About 3,500 acres will be subdivided with development costs estimated at £125,000.
Sydney reports a gas strike by 90 employees at the AURA and Light Company yard near Portine. Signs suggested a settlement by tomorrow with rationing possible if the strike continues. AG L Co provided most gas, with rationing already in effect as six key workers walked out yesterday.
A Sydney report notes a person with a guilty conscience paid into the Taxation Department for income tax. The deputy commissioner confirms the payments were received regularly, about every two weeks, ranging from a few shillings to several pounds.
Fragmentary OCR hints a local notice or brief about a person named Bytony sought in connection with a mystery event at a place called Ma Syteey-y Eeneet. Readable fragments provide no clear date, location, or agency.
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