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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Oct 04, 1948

Page

3

Rain Redraws ACT Tennis After Wet Start

Tennis competition in Canberra faced rain delays with redraws on Saturday. Notable results include junior players from Sydney and Dubbo advancing, while Penrose and Mussell faced upsets in singles and mixed doubles. Local contenders Morphett and Penrose showed strong performances amid challenging conditions.

Rem Ube Imlen Wateven Bydney A. Afla C. Ep Dubbo Bim Morphett Junior Chaii Penrost Damon

Child Run Over by Vehicle Outside Hospital

A child was struck by a car near a hospital after the driver reportedly backed into a yard. Neighbors described a familiar pet and house, with the incident occurring in the evening hours as bystander accounts emerged.

Ent's Hospital Owen Bellevie Patricia Non Harvey Carian Stevet Chikore

Rugby League Result At University Oval Kennington

United won 18 to 14 in a match at University Oval Kennington. The report notes rising minor outputs during June to September, reaching 300,726 tons, the highest since the war.

Ay United University Oval Yeaterdan Kennington Unites Ainaule Ninna Klin

Fishermen Lost as Sea Storm Capsizes Boats

Five men aboard two boats were swept into the sea when a large wave struck during a fishing voyage. Rescue efforts were mounted but the men, including the captain Matherwon, were not found in the turbulent waters.

Matherwon

Truck overturns on bridge. woman killed in Sydney incident

Fragmented copy reports a truck left the roadway on a Gratten-Woot bridge in Sydney and overturned, pinning Mrs Hannaford beneath. Mr Masnaford was injured. The details are unclear due to damaged text.

Sydney Baith Peart Hannaford Hannaford Masnaford

Migrant’s Body Brought to Canberra

A migrant youth’s body was brought to Canberra following a fatal incident on Friday afternoon. Police report the death occurred during vigil in a Canberra suburb, with the body transported to Canberra Cemetery for further proceedings.

Canberra Te Boy Norma Wil Pulley Riah Rage Nwar

Davies in serious condition after Deep Creek Reserve picnic accident

Pater Davies, 18, remained in Manly Hospital in a serious condition after a fall at Deep Creek Reserve Nerreebeen while picnicking with a group of youths. The accident left one person injured and under investigation.

Wunaay Pater Davos

Funeral of Air Crash Victims Near Lord Howe Island

A funeral was held yesterday for victims of a charter air crash near Lord Howe Island. Officials and family members attended the service at the coastal town, honoring the seven people aboard the flight. Investigators prepared to release details as the inquiry continues.

Bydney Catalion Lord Howe Taland Andrew L Dismer Hunt Poteet Iecona

Meat Release From Cold Stores Sparks Local Shortage Watch

Sydney authorities consider releasing a large stock of beet and other meats from cold stores to address threatened shortages for local needs. The Labour and Industry ministry warns of possible price control reimposition if price rises are evident, with state powers awaiting Commonwealth support to intervene when foods are withdrawn from consumers.

Sydney Labour and Industry Fanaa Bref Finnan

Stop-Work Orders Tighten Up Regulations

A damaged note reports stop-work orders to tighten regulations. Authorities threaten fines and enforcement, targeting builders who refuse to comply, with ministerial oversight mentioned and unclear procedural details due to transcription errors.

Sydnty Mr. W. Dickson

Canberra Court Delays Bond After Assault Arrest

Mable Osborne faced charges following an assault on police during an arrest execution. Judge Rhodes granted time to pay fines as police say Davie broke from duty and caused further trouble at Canberra Court on Saturday.

Mable Osborne Mmn Rhodes GM Canberra Davie

Jan Injured in Street Attack Emerges in City Report

Fragmentary OCR recalls a violent street incident resulting in facial and chest injuries to a person named Jan. The report mentions a Burrows figure, another night of danger, and subsequent alleged assaults leading to charges against two men and a woman, with references to a doctor and a hospital.

Aga Facia Ata Howee Burrows Howe Chargidd 4 Dacey

Body of Phematuse Child Found in Harbour

A partly decomposed infant body was found floating in the harbour near the Domain Gath Lo-lay. Jordan McCauley of Palmer was walking when he discovered it. The parcel was tied with twine and showed no signs of injury.

Atoney Lo-lay Jordan McCauley Palmer Payee Ratte

Evening events and cancellations at local venues noted

A fragmented notice lists a film and art discussion at the COMMONWEALTH NATIONAL LIBRARY, library hours from 3:30 to 4:30 pm, a MONDAY meeting for the Building Workers Union of Australia on 1 October, cancellations affecting a town journey and railway timetable, and an Andrews Orchestra ball with a bus schedule from Civic Centre for those attending.

Bourne Avenue Forrest Anna Tharw.s Anderson Civicertte Pn Ealave Parcculars

Man Runs Amok At Children’s Party Incident Report

Fragments describe a disturbance at a children's party in Sydney. A man attacked attendees with a weapon, injuries reported, and a suspect dressed only in undergarments was apprehended nearby. Police investigation continues with unclear motives and multiple witnesses.

Man Girla Nias Sydney Psn Casianian Fortabie Ri Pee

Narooma Moraye Women Edge Canberra In Tight Hockey Match

Narooma Moraye women’s hockey team narrowly defeated Canberra with strong defense in a zero to zero first half and a late breakthrough. Peggy Bros capitalized on a precise pass to score, as Narooma Moraye extended the lead with decisive center-threshold play.

Neroomm-Moraye Canberra Seconid Syed Narooma-My Rays Fekwork Haig Spee Yenchaunt Secieture Gules Eugene le Feet Peggy Bros

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