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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
May 23, 1951
Page
3
Sydney artist Charles Macre was today awarded by the Supreme Court jury the sum of 800 pounds in a case summarized by the Courier. The ruling follows a dispute described in the report as centered on art and payment, with the court delivering the verdict in favor of the artist.
An OCR glimpsed notice advertises optical services at a Kingston pharmacy with eye tests offered on May 24 25 and 38. An appointment is suggested with Witmer Seests in FLO, referencing a Poe XII location.
Police listed a string of traffic offences including negligent driving at 76, 12/6 costs, and fines for careless driving. Offenders named include Crawford 25, Holbrook 25, Bielski 53, and Breet 20, with incidents on Canberra Avenue, North Douglas Avenue, and Franklin Street intersections. Other cases note driving without a licence and speeding, with penalties ranging from fines to costs and one injury-free accident.
Market for merino fleece and skirting remained firm while shorter bales with heavy Durr saw restricted demand. Principal buyers included Great Britain, the Continent, and Australia. About 8,700 bales were cleared with top price at 8s 0d for BC.W branded fleece from Swifts Creek. crossbred fleece from Hinds averaged around 21s 4d per hundredweight.
Brisbane traders reported broad competition with Australian and American buyers pushing values higher. Continental interest and currency factors supported purchases as prices moved to show buying strength.
A fragmented review details a Canberra performance featuring Dormtny Moore Nick Parkinson Nancy Kee non White and Albert Johnson in a piece pairing military policing with domestic drama. Credits list Adrian Borsell Vi Forstmann Tribegers None Biller Drek Phippard Jock Crans ick Vingtin Riordan Geoff Critic John Buteard among others. The piece praises Johnapn’s timing and notes the production’s modern comedic edge.
Faint readable fragments indicate Bailey and Slay plans, with mentions of Sydney and a boxing context. Harry Miller and Alle RS or Sanayi are referenced as participants or observers. The text is fragmentary and uncertain about exact actions, dates, or outcomes.
Melbourne report states lightweight champion Jark Hessen is ordered to defend the title against challenger Nia. doctor notes Rein for eight, facing Frage Plannery of Vict ora in Byviney on June 11.
The doubles competition of the Public Service Board Tabla Fennia Club concluded with Mr P Manton and Mr D Robertson declared winners. Each received an engraved silver mat tray. Runners up were J Crowes and ira with McEwen and S Ray tied for third place, W Withers and Wo Graham also noted. A next series and other events planned.
STATE LOTTERY SYDNEY. Tuesday. Lottery No. 2900 warning. Various syndicates and draw numbers listed including 004 and 1634. Names such as Donkin and Cloonan appear with addresses. Lottery No. 300 will be drawn tomorrow.
Wyong Turf Club announces the meet延期 due to persistent rain. Original Thursday schedule moved to the next available day as weather clears, with all events subject to track conditions. Trainers and owners await official revised times and field entries.
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