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Newspaper

Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

May 31, 1949

Page

4

Bank Bankruptcy Case Notes From Sydney Court

A claim for 72 9401 pounds and related sums is before the Vice Court in Sydney. Harold Joseph Price is declared bankrupt on November VAT. The Official Receiver Mr A Y Richardson seeks recovery of payments made by the Bank to Price and seeks orders against the Bankrupt and the Receiver to restore funds totalling 72 245 14 pounds. proceedings to be heard before Mr Justice Clyne on August.

Sydney Confer Banking Co A. Y. Righardson Harold Joseph Price Sitima Justice Clyne

Retired Servant Charged With Manslaughter

Retired public servant William Duddford Bailey, 58, was charged with manslaughter at Campale Court. He allegedly drove into a cyclist, Frederick Coxheart, 40 yards and overturned, killing him instantly. Bailey was remanded on negligent driving and driving under the influence charges.

Byoney Willliam Duddford Bailey Campale Court Waring Bailey Frederick Coxheart Cragg Street Banks Fullien Lund

Miss Corry Canberra's Glider Pilot

Miss Corry, Canberra's glider pilot, earned the A certificate on Sunday aboard the Currawong, a Canberra China airplane recently fitted with new tailfinage designed by M. Warner of the Sydney Boaring Club. Canberra enthusiasts anticipate improved performances next summer.

Corry Carverra Canberra M. Warner Sydney Cantberra

Shot In Leg While Shooting at Mt G Morgan Property

James Henry Hawke, 16, of 19 Causeway, was wounded while adopting on Mt G Morgan property near Daroo. He stood with Leonard Boothman, 15, near the river bank when the shot fired, Hawke admitted to Canberra Hospital. Police are noting notices.

James Henry Hawke Causeway Mt. G. Morgan Gundaroo Leonard John Boothman Fynbyick Hawke Canberra Hapita Yuan

Infant narrowly escapes injury after fall under lorry

Carl Andrew Weinridt, 18 months, of Seventh Street, fell into the path of a hawker's lorry yesterday. The truck, driven by A. J. Kormey of Aialir, toppled from the gutter edge and rolled over the child, pinning him beneath the wheel. He escaped with severe injuries to a limb and was admitted to hospital. his condition last night was not officially reported.

Carl Andrew Weinridt Beventh Street Ary Rabundah A. J. Kormey Aialir Theehiis Savere Srexiona Megan

Morse's Indian Root Pills Praised by Satisfied Family

Mrs Annie Lakinen of Garfield Vieweiter reports Dr Morse's Indian Root Pills greatly improved family health. She notes her father aged 99 and another family member aged 73 used them for years, saying they remain essential, effective, and without need for other medicines.

Morse Annie Lakinen Garfield

Piceworth Wins Quinlan Golf at Yerongpilly Links

Bribbane report shows Piceworth closing with five under par led by 20/11, capturing the Quinlan golf event. Nagle, Walker, Bremin, and Heraed among others, with Bremin placing fourth as final scores show Williams and Takworts in contention.

Bribbane Pokworth Tatternalls Yerongpilly Fen Nagle Meray Walker Cuoenalmed Bremin Pickworts Heraed

Canberra Rifle Club Cup Shooters Dominate Monthly Meeting

Canberra Rifle Club held the monthly meeting with top scores from Melaton Webb H. Calls and G. Pitt each at 46 rachi. Top trophy went to R. Propp and McKivenie. Patronage includes detailed book scores and reminders for practice at 400 and 200 yards with roving at 700 yards. entrants urged to arrive early for the move in.

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Unlawful Assault Case Dropped Over Missing Witness

Harold Ritward Walon, 40, a laborer, was struck by a blow during an incident at Capitol Hill on a Sunday afternoon. Patrick Kin DiGonnor faced a charge of unlawful assault, but the case was dropped when the key witness O'Connor could not be located.

Asauttoy Harold Ritward Walon Thorpe Patrick Kinet DiGonnor Capitol Hill Tut Patice O'Connor

Fence Planning Sparks Debate in Welty Meeting

A disrupted OCR fragment notes a proposal to replace edges with wooden fences in Welty to enclose areas for residents. The text mentions discussions, insufficient plans, and upcoming hearings or meetings to resolve fencing and tree placement concerns.

Man Charged With Arson In Camperdown Case

Walter Arthur Greenewod, 21, a labourer, was charged with arson at Brigge Street Camperdown. He allegedly set fire to Cecil Frederick Rubsferd's home on April 30. Greenwood was remanded to June 6 with bail set at £109.

Sydrey Mongay Newtown Court Antes Walter Arthur Greemevod Cecil Frederick Rubsferd Tibberd Brigge Street Camperdown Greenwood

Night car service for Canberra HI Cap group trial

After a trial of a night car service for the Canberra HI Cap Proprietors Association, President J Kinane reports satisfactory operation. Cars were used on the south and Aver side for early hours work to ease petrol shortages, with numbers listed for available vehicles.

Iswetele Canberra HI Cap Proprietors’ Association J. Kinane

Eastwood to Playsere At Week End

Eastwood to play at Canberra this week for the AGT Rugby Union break. Eastwood, “baby” of the Sydney club, recently beat Parramatta and aims to maintain form. Navy’s secretary outlined contingency plans for ground availability and possible changes to Saturday fixtures including reserve grades and an escalation match at Duntroon Oval.

Canberra Rugby Union Easteuod Syi|ney Rat Prude Clube Parramatts End Maurie Bestwood Sre Lions Brosdhewl Western But Tree N.B Navy Websters Bundey RaatWoot Eastwood Wood Arata ORACE Military College Hworthern Suture Duntroon Oval Pam J. Hi Mackay ALC

National Football League Meeting Sparks Canberra Interest

National football players will discuss the adoption of the National Football League on Wednesday night. A Canberra match at Masulis Gyal on Saturday features the unbeaten Mamuiea facing Mastiakee, with high interest and expected attendance around 3,000. Remaining games include Timer versus Queanbeyan and Ainslie versus Acton at Northbourne Oval.

aEanuke Canberra Matenie Sundiay Queanbeyan Ainslie Ppowe Acton St Northbourne Oval

Canberra Aero Club Seeks Subsidy for Training Role

The Canberra Aero Club seeks government subsidy for operating costs and to fund training of pilots at Canberra Airport. Officials argue the club meets criteria for defense readiness and could provide emergency aviation support if funded. Public interest payments face cost concerns amid ACT high living costs.

Canberra Aero Club EtMl Aviation Deakeund Royal

Fettler Charged With Murder in Central Court

Sydney report states a 19 year old fettier with a fractured pine was ordered into strict custody under the Lunacy Act. Robert Thurman appeared on a stretcher, pled not guilty, after arrest on November 28. Thomas charged with murdering Bruce Muirland Prior near Lisarow Gosford on November 25, who died December 1.

Fettler Sydney Jane the Dwyer Central Criminal Court Robert Mt ‘Thurman Vane Rot Thomas Wan Bruce Muitland Prior Lisarow Eur Gosford

Poultry Club Holds Quality Exhibits and Awards

The Poultry Club staged a series of shows Sunday featuring numerous breeds and entries. Awards went to several exhibitors including Brenner's Minoros for best female and multiple prizes across breeds such as Australorp, Indian Game, White Leghorn, and Bantam divisions with winners like J O'Sullivan, G Budd, and H Johnston among others.

Vanseris Poultry Club Syed Wantema Dierd Fede EC Dahmeven Lee Brenner Minoros O'Brien Andahuaian Stair Tnt Muda Emate Gaylard Budd Australorp Cochevel Inland Ind. H Jonnaton Hen Johnston C Johnaton Brown Brown Leghorn Mary F O'Brich K. O'Brien O'Brian Prinoren A. Bleaner Johnman Jobim Duane Taam Sussex A. Jonnaos Jamneson Wyndatte Jonnton Awerda Bennet L. Vane A. Johan J. O'Bullivan J. ‘O'Bulliven Jonneon Wyndotte A. Dunhe

Canberra Guild of Archers Targets York Park Practice

Canberra Guild of Archers reports progress at York Park with an Olympapple round of 15 and 30 yard marks. Scores cited include Wein 42 Nejtacm 48 Riley 17 Flinn 157 and Sathiowon. Next Sunday two targets will be set for advanced and beginner archers with free instruction for new members.

York Park Moron Wein Nejtacm Riley Flinn

Dairy Industry Officials Debate Water Use and Standards

In Sydney on Monday dairy factory managers and the Minister for Agriculture Mr. Graham discussed water sources for dairying near Snowy River and the Murrumbidgee and Murray rivers. The minister said amendments to the Dairy Industry Act will be made at the next Parliament session to modernize and strengthen quality control.

SyDney Necratarion Graham Murrumbidgee Murray Jamendmenta Dairy ‘Industry

Three youths found missing hikers near Newnes, police report

In Lithgow Monday, three youths and a fourth person were found at dawn by police at the foot of a slope near Newnes. The group named Leslie Pottbury 18 and June Biein 16 both of Newnes, with Robert 0 of Newnes and Raymond Pikiy 44 of Grenfell. The party had been holidaying with a local family when they were located after a long search.

Lithgow Newnes Bint Aim Kore Leslie Pottbury Newnes June Biein Hiobert Raymond Pikiy Grenfell Abetan Tamly Polige Borgester

WAKES Pint OF BEST Ce EMEEY BAYES WOEY MEERTO

Fragmented OCR text mentions Shuiker acting and a group Co 'am ety tha EERE with unclear meaning. No coherent events or clear parties identified.

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