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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
May 28, 1946
Page
4
In London on Monday Sweden advanced toward the European Cup semi finals by defeating an unnamed opponent. France also pressed toward a semi spot as Switzerland and Belgium joined China in competition for early round progress.
The report surveys diverse sports outcomes from Paris and London to Montreal. Manuel Ortin edged Kenny Lindaay by technical knockout in the international bantamweight clash, while Re no Harris captured the Prix de la Victoire by 12.4 seconds for the final 200 metres. Lacking full coherence, the note also mentions Horace Lindrum’s billiards break, Joan Rigland’s batting averages, and various tournament results from Oxford and West German events.
Police honor the memory of Constable Sydney Jackson buried at North Sydney after he died from a gunshot wound found at his home on Saturday. The tribute also referenced Constable Jackman, who was found wounded and died hours later, with the events noted Monday.
Judge Shortland at Parramatta Quarter Sessions refused a 20 year ban on holding a driver license for Kinnear Hyde 42 labourer Concant Road Strathgeld after convicting him of driving White under the influence and being unlicensed The judge noted he would have disqualified him for life but upheld a 20 year limit and reduced the jail term by removing a £100 fine from the sentence
Brisbane reports Bernborough remained the top pick after a slight mishap on Saturday when he struck a fetlock while galloping at Doomben. He is expected to start at a short price, with possible withdrawal from the Doomben Cup and revival for the El Alamein Stakes on June 10. Preferences list Bernborough ahead of Mag Lesh Medal Deling Flight Reperto Victory Lad.
Canberra High School principal Mr FI Wootten denied claims of a football slight toward visiting Collingwood junior players. He said the school with 430 enrolled pupils cannot support broader football programs while rugby remains the preferred code. He noted past attempts to arrange matches and insisted there is no prejudice against Australian rules football.
Lottery officials reported Monday draw results for Sydney Lottery No 1330. First prize winner No 7424 the tiny toot ticket issued to W Todd Cn R Whiley West Kogarah. Second prize No 14408 eight for syndicate to Mrs Tower Abermain. Third prize No 1282 Mrs Harvey Charmwood Short Street. Fourth prize No 22478 D A Atkina Luna Park. Next draw Lottery No 1240 scheduled for Wednesday.
Army horses sold at a Defence Department auction in Brisbane. Draught horses brought £21 and £122, while saddle horses sold from £4 to £20.
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