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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Oct 02, 1946

Page

2

Acton Football Trophies Presented At York Park

More than 100 members attended the Acton Football Club social at York Park. The Civic Trophy went to Merv Lee for the best and fairest. Former winner Stan Douglas was recognized with a replica. Other awards included most improved, most serviceable, best club man N Edwards, and certificates for ten years of service to R Betton and B M Rogers. Life membership was given to R Watson and M Rogers. Musical items by G Shaw, J Prendergast, G Bain and C Axelby.

Acton Foot[ball Club York Park Merv. Lee Stan Dougles Det Berry B. Rabin N. Edwards R Ibeton BM. Rogers Relubt

Navy Officer Jap Cruelties Reported By Interrogator

The officer said Coussos faced harsh conditions and severe neglect in Bunka camp. Prisoners lacked water, received half rations, and were denied basic movement until requests were made. Commandant Uno was described as treacherous and brutal, with supplies stolen and threats of execution daily.

Coussos Sanat Mae Cient Rick Atten Cousens Henshaw Uno Bunka Cousen Mian Falaho

Rowville Camp Commandant Relieved of Duties

Melbourne report states Justice Bimpoon Jon found conditions at Rowville prisoner of war camp. the investigation likely not public. The former Commandant Captain Waterson has been relieved and reassigned to army duties elsewhere.

Melbourne Justice Bimpoon Rowville

Atomic energy could unlock new Australian mine fields

At Bendigo annual meeting Sir Herbert Gepp, president of Deborah Gold Mine, said atomic energy might open mining in the outback. He noted Australia holds significant undeveloped deposits beyond known ones and urged further survey work and geological research to improve deep prospecting methods.

Melbourne Tusstay Selda Outback Deborah Herbert Gepp Bendigo Australia Prevent Murvey

YMCA Camp Site Preparations Near Canberra Junction

Seven Canberra YMCA members began clearing the camp site at the Molonglo and Murrumbidgee rivers junction. Working bees are planned each weekend. Permanent shelters will be built first to reduce fire risk, with sanctioned camps or club meetings to minimize hazards.

Canberra

State Lottery Sydney Draws Notable Prizes Reported

Lottery No 1204 drawn with first prize No B8498 tied to the Barker Again Syndicate and E Brewerson of Commonwealth Bank Barrack Street. Fourth prize listed as No 88438 linked to Ad. Dey of Lowpertrot Campate. A separate collision at Randwick left John Hickey injured, rider hurled 30 feet but survived with minor injuries.

Sydney Barker E. Brewerson Monwealth Bank Barrack Street Railway Parade Kogarai Way Parse Ad. Dey Tomorro Colin Quinn Randwick John Hickey

Bank executive Joseph Ewing to retire after 54 years

Joseph Ewing general manager in Australia for Engilah Besatta the Atatranan Bani EAs since 1987 will retire on November 30 after almost 54 years of service in the bank.

Sydney Joseph Ewing Australia Engilah Besatta Atatranan Bani Eas

Brady jailed for manslaughter in Waterton quarrel

Sydney central court dealt with Leslie Terrence Brady aged 23 who was sentenced to ten years hard labour for the manslaughter of Kenneth Hutchinson at Waterton on July 27. Judge Owen stated no leniency to a man who drew a knife in a quarrel.

Sydney Leslie Terrence Brady Central Court Kenneth | Hutchinson Waterton Fatie' Santis Owen

Fresh Move In James Patrick Fight London

Local item reports a Tuesday incident in London with Patrick involved in a reported fight. Details are unclear due to broken OCR text.

James Patrick

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