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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
May 24, 1949
Page
4
Mr W H Tyler general manager told the Full Bench of the Australian Commission that Captain's Flat will resume production in about three weeks. He said the plant would reach 12 000 tons a month then, with a target of 16 000 tons monthly within 12 months. Hearing adjourned for tomorrow.
In the ACT Supreme Court yesterday Justice Mimipeon granted a decree nisi returnable in one month for the dissolution of a marriage with Myra Joan Jordan. The couple wed in July 1980 at Crookwell and custody of two children was awarded. Adjournments were granted in related petitions involving desertion and restitution of conjugal rights. Continuous petitions mention other dissolutions and permissions for service, with notices to respondents in England and Tasmania.
The Canberra Guild of Archers reports several new members and ongoing Sunday practice shoots at Park. Clebt and target shooting attract public interest as the group prepares for an invitation to join the Sweden Archery Association international mall tournament in June. Top scorers on Sunday were Memra, Wein, Burrmighs, and Riley. The guild seeks more members to build a target house near the shooting ground.
The Liquid Fuel Control Authority stated yesterday that ration tickets for June will be available at all post offices from Monday. Tickets for May will cease at the close of business on Sunday.
A Supreme Court acquitted a woman on a murder charge while a related case saw a man tried for murder after a magistrate’s decision. The Crown faced challenges, and judge criticism centered on trial acting and jury rights. In a separate incident three women faced bank fraud charges related to a Rural Bank heist, with two given terms and a potential short release.
In Prague Monday guards are posted around main buildings during the Congress of the Communist Party. The text notes expected tightening control, purges, and measures targeting church influence and party members.
Monday Morman J. van Monaghan 26 married was crushed beneath a heavy tip-lorry at Lidadale open cut colliery. Witnesses say a released valve caused the lorry to fail, inflicting internal injuries. Workmates comfort the widow and provide six months’ pay.
The market for cattle advanced modestly with prices 0-3 percent higher than May 5 rates. Buyers reported satisfactory demand and a broad selection of well-grown specimens from Britain and the Continent, with strong competition and good support from notable sellers.
Melbourne detectives report arrests in a case involving stolen property valued at 2000 pounds. A car, pistols, and ammunition were recovered following raids tied to a ring linked to university laboratories. Several suspects, including three members said to have originated from Sydney, are under investigation for related robberies and material thefts.
Aynney Monday the AWC committee lifted five year suspensions on trainer Ces Brown and two years on Upright the horse. The committee found evidence a drug may have been used but could not identify by whom or where. The owner A B C Dutelett did not appeal the Upkat disqualification in the Dampare Mixed Stake and the suspensions were confirmed.
Rain kept many riflemen away but early arrivals found ideal conditions. Fourra led with a high score of 15 bullseyes, McIntosh registered 14, and Hudson 12 as follow-up shooters posted strong totals among a crowded field at the Canberra club event.
A chaotic report describes a golfer named Gordon Ames from AIBUFY hitting a 200 yard drive that accidentally pocketed his friend Lloyd Young in WanKn. The ball remained unseen until it was found in Young's pocket as players searched the area.
Canberra seniors travel to Mania Quai for Grilp Fuent intertown clash against Captain's Flat on Sunday. Sperring Norgrove Hammond O'Reilly Bryman Newman Olive Harrington Noonam Barrington Freckleton Boyle Roushwell Almond Hadedgrove Harras Melanea listed among players. Training set for Man uka Oval tonight and Thursday. absentees risk missing national selection.
The Manat Lottery No 18t was drawn today with top prizes including First prize No 4299 Ginger Moyes Syndicate M.A Davin Taylor Street Lakemba second prize No 2086 Feit Syndicate Min Colling Hinkel third prize No ASANO Little Red Prize Syndicate Mia Maitter Hotel Arcadia Sydney fourth prize No 8014 Oh Gang Syndicate Mr B M Cuil ver Military Road Bower Heights. Final prize No BORIS Bio Syndicate Mr D de Onim FEO Bydniy. Lottery New AZ will be drawn on Wednesday.
Fragmented OCR text mentions catarrhal symptoms and hearing loss and a prescription trial. References to fear and confusion suggest a medical discussion about auditory issues and possible treatment. No clear person, date, or organization is identified.
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