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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Oct 08, 1946

Page

3

Tennis final played under electric light in ACT championship

The ACT tennis finals endured under electric lights with notable fatigue and cramps among finalists. Taylor reached two finals amid a grueling day, while Brogan upset him to claim the men’s singles title. Cannon and Hunt won the men's doubles, and Southwell led the ladies’ events as Morphett and Nicholle topped for junior titles.

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Second vehicle Wil Bs

Unable to determine the event due to garbled source text. This item appears to report a second vehicle, possibly involving Wil Bs, but specifics, dates, and context are missing.

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104 Arrested in Betting Raids on South Coast

GYONTY Monday report says the Species Mobile police squad raided the South Coast area in the afternoon, detaining 104 men on betting charges. Other raids reached Gherimal and Thurroul, with most detainees aged between seventeen and twenty.

South Coast Gyonty Wambling Falda Gherimal Thurroul

Victarte winner involved in fatal waterworks car crash

Report from Wollongong describes a touring car collision on a Saturday near Waterfall. Victarte winner, drivers Mr Baker and a passenger, were killed or injured. Police remanded a suspect until Tuesday. Movember 19 ballot noted with £100 fine referenced.

Wollongong Sondsy Jonn Sackeon Victarte Hia Ee Eves Satan Margen Arore

Amateur Foursomes Win At Royal Sydney Golf Dome

Amateur foursomes Emd erby and Tanner Aydney win the AMA Championship at the Royal Sydney Golf Dome. Mid rounds include a 72 and 20 for key players. Dory Hattersley leads the Open Title race with notable rounds, while Wattaraan and Tekworth post strong scores.

Emderby Tanner Aydney K. En T. Tannee Eeralie Royal Sydney Golf Dome Dory Hattersley Frig Wattaraan Fun Sapie Tekworth Oped Guabion

Davis Cup hopefuls push in tough quarterfinals

Davis Cup hopefuls contend in a hard fought quarterfinal at the Metropolitan Minglee. Brodie defeats Bidwell in a lengthy men’s singles clash, other results include Gilchrist over Walker and Dart beating Howe, with Brodie and Sidwell meeting in later rounds and Rocaver t Kirby advancing in doubles.

Vaso BS Eto Eta Billy Bidwell Minglee Bidwell Elinen Mattara Brodie Brodie Fon Frente Crawford Gilchrist Fe mcCarthy K Walker Dart R. Howe L. Brodie W. Sidwell Dy Rocavert N Kirby J Gilehniat Rregarthy SM Ceiwrora Amd

Greyhound Racing Evening Wins Narrow Finals at Canberra

A late night programme of 1 events decided by Canberra District coursing judges saw emus win three tight finishes from 470 yard races. Patera Equal and Iron shared wins with close margins, time scores around 28 seconds, while Premium Tevena dominated the 350 yard sprint. The meeting featured several divisions of 470 and 700 yard races with multiple contenders like Lady Cotter, Mine Appes, and Pacific Victory, each delivering close calls and neck or length margins.

Queanbeyan Emus Teince Elberra Biskea Premium Tevena Nick's Pride Dore Breas Canberra Blake Rowton Achaeevanai Patera Court Again Wenn System Aml A Y van Bescon Beck Canberra Stake Bright Return Aix Canberra Tegmuter Lady Cotter Ledom Pacific Victory Emerelt Mercury Mianaheiko Enti Canberra Bakes Rock Mart Ladom G. Gtarley Canberra Brawen Nick's

Actor by accident lands role in Australian film tale

A 26 year old incidentally became an actor after theatre work at Minerva and a makeup tweak led to a Hollywood casting breakthrough. He soon heads for America with Mollywood intent, starred opposite Muriel Stein and John Desa in a major Australian radio theatre program, with performances at civic Theatre and Capitol venues.

Kant Ron Mandel Mollywood Peter Acti Saliia Minerva ‘Theatre Byda Fealywood Lee Smatardom Meriaty Acreen America Ang Te Civic Te Capitol

Ram Services Restored in New South Wales Railways

Rail authorities plan features to improve coal position as train services resume in New South Wales. Beams indicate carriages and engines availability has increased though crews are stretched with limited small junctions and ongoing adjustments.

RAM Wew South Wales Greeant Ied

Faster Time by Trains from Sydney to Newcastle

Sydney officials announce plans to speed rail travel to Newcastle with major upgrades and new lines. Premier McKell outlines total investment around £8.424 million, funding track upgrades, duplication of lines, and remodelling projects in the western suburbs and Strathfield to Hornsby corridor.

Sydney Newcastle Strathfeld-Horneby Bidgney

NSW Railways to House Fettelers

NSW premiers reveal plans for a railway housing program including 44200 cottages and city country services on a modern system. The initiative aims to accommodate rising railway traffic with locomotives, upgraded bridges, and heavier duties while expanding staff housing through state funds.

Sydney Sno Naw Tallaya Ettiers Bynes Hilt Bate McKellt Toxday Trafic. Eaviey Ang Pamtinger

Typist Grade Ib Position Advertised by Commonwealth Service

Job listing seeks a Senior Typist for the Council for Scientific and Industrial Research at Black Mountain ACT with typing speed 120 wpm and secretarial experience. Salary £281 98 with potential advancement. probation may be required. applications due by 10 October 1946 to Acting Sector Clerical OMGEF CALA Canberra Box 108. Also notes for domestic help and youth recruitment in Times pages.

Council Mountain Commonwealth Public Service CPB Clerica P.O Canberra Beauchamp House

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