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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
May 28, 1951
Page
5
A morning accident on a Campbell street left multiple people injured when a motorcyclist collided with a car near an 8 parking area. Investigators name Me Hiwke of Campbell and others involved as authorities assess damage and medical status.
A three day meeting organized by the League for Economic Unity discusses closers of the Commonwealth and Europe. Delegates from labor unions and politicians advocate prosperity and freedom for neighbors in Western Europe and the central regions amid interdependence issues.
Canberra dominated the District Challenge Cup match against Goulburn, led by Van Veen and Sholl as bright backs and forwards. Goulburn drew level with a Ward penalty, but Canberra Responded with goals by Van Veen and Beymensich, finishing 4 1 to Canberra. Best for Canberra were Sholl, Van Voort, and Zaraszeke. Ward, Murray, and Kelly starred for Goulburn.
Police lead search for a man missing for a fortnight around W A Phath Runday and station men with a lying doctor plane watching Bessie Sta near Meekathiers. Items belonging to Dobbin AO M RF have been found scattered, but no sign of the missing person detected.
North Canberra edged Captain's Flat by a point in a hard fought game at North Canberra Oval. The match featured key plays from Healey, Beale, and Rankin, with Captain's Flat scoring late but failing to convert. Ainslie under 18 also defeated Captain's Flat 23 to 2, showing strong backline work and early initiative.
Canberra City bowling team lost the State pairs final 22 to 13 to Concord on Batthday. Captain L Leth remains seriously ill in Sydney hospital. teammates Lee and Brass Nelson were also listed as runners.
Neville Cantum fired 30 straight bullseyes from 500 yards to set a Canberra record at the Filma on Saturday. The event filled the Lape Trophy and the first stage of the Yim McIntow Trophy while competitors posted varied scores and standings including Trovy, Rew, Karri, and McNally among others.
Sydney reports a dramatic incident where a man climbed high voltage lines up to 70 feet above a railway viaduct. Police attempted restraint, fire engines arrived with ladders, and the man eventually retreated to a safer area before being charged with drunkenness later that morning. A separate stray puppy report and a brief consumer utility notice follow, with reward notices for missing items and a local street inquiry.
Monthly meeting to night relia Ballaekans A Sea Beviwuaey date June 24 196. Presentation of President s Annual Report and Financial Statement. Legion legacy club monthly meeting at Lady Dowrie Services Club today at 6 o clock with speaker Mr E W Sally. youth leadership course preliminary meeting announced. repairs and home visits offered by Charles Mile Ainslie Hostel and Smith 40 Tuesdayan.
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