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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Oct 08, 1949

Page

6

Unclear Sydney Bet Scandal After Postponed Race

A fragmented Sydney note reports Mr Roa Potter of North Mead winning a wager after a meeting at Randwick was postponed from Wednesday to Thursday. The telegram from bookmaker Tren Powell asks for bet confirmation and outlines a potential 308 pounds payout amid confusion and incomplete wording.

Sydney Friagy Roa. Potter Northmead L Ucky Guerin Randwick Tren Powell Fonter Miia Powell

Petrol Ration Date Not Fixed Yet in Sydney

In Sydney no definite date was set for the resumption of petrol rationing. Minister for Grand Fuel and Senator Ashley stated the system would resemble the pre year setup, requiring motorists to declare the petrol taps they hold. The Prices Minister said the state would enforce the law and penalties for noncompliance, while inspectors investigated a complaint about gouging. Garage closures and delayed supply were noted, with operations expected to resume after October 25 or November 16 for some services.

Sydney Ashley Astley Fineany Motor Trailers’ “Association Me ‘Jones

Girl shot after quarrel with boyfriend in Melbourne

Beverley Hart, 15, of Brunswick, was wounded in the arm and back after a quarrel with her boyfriend near South Brunswick. Beverley and another youth followed him to a street where a chas e and shooting occurred. She was rushed to Royal Melbourne Hospital in serious condition. Police intercepted the youth, who allegedly had a revolver and sixty rounds.

Melbourne Beverly Hart Weel Brunswick Prujagrres Tenagh Danny Runmwicke Utes Bevery Frien Finn Aili la Haven Iskag Aix Bulleur Stancys Beverley Ethe Mather Sway Royatelbowne Hospital Heim

Labour Expected To Win By-Elections In Sydney Race

In Sydney two by-elections are anticipated to favor Labour. K Dyer, an Alderman, faces Mitch H Pidcock independent, while W Crook of the Northern Miners Federation opposes M Mig Tabp Communist. Elections will use existing electoral rules, not the new oral act, and begin after October 14 proclamation.

Sydney Cena Kedley Ttedern Afr K. Dyer Cuhell Mitch H. Pidcock Ind Deadhock W. Crook Lab Northern Miners Federation DY Mig. Tabp

Brood Mare Prices Rise at Newmarket Auction

The sale saw a brood mare named BYDNEY fetch 460 guineas, the highest price of the day, while another mare named Bwest was bought by trainer J Smith for 200 guineas. The bidding occurred at Newmarket with extensive interest in brood stock and farm preparation.

Bydney Serra Newmarket Atu Eax Ouen Stud Bwest Asta J Smith

Royal Canberra Golf Associates Record Note

Fragmentary OCR item listing names such as Mra. A. Gillo Day and Mra. Taylor Mia with numbers like 07-1681 101-20 81 103 and 115-30 -88. The readable text shows a roster or ledger style entry for Benglame Oe M Downen and associates. Further context unavailable.

Royal Canberra Golf Associates Benglame

Federal Golf Associates Stroke Event At Quit Club

Mrs L Austin and Iwan led a stroke event at the Federal Quit Club on Wednesday. Other players included Mrs B Luton and Mrs W Ware, with scores ranging from zero to forty three as the field returned from recent matches.

Federal Golf Associates Mrw. L. Austin Iwan Pil Theederal Clualex Mra B. Luton Mira W. J. Ware Mra &. Thompson A’ Slade Waltord

Racing Entries and Stakes Listing Compilation

The document lists a long roster of horse names and race titles including Canonbury Stakes Aristocrat Navigate suoriarty and Widen Stakes Magic Carpet Lassie White. It also references Clibbers Handicap Chitral Coracan and trials like Randwick Plate Carbon Copy Proctor. Various entries mention Kingransom Waverley Mandicap and other horses across multiple events with noted handicaps and placings.

Canonbury Aristocrat Navigate Suoriarty Widen Magic Carpet Lassie White Clibbers Chitral Coracan Lela Boy Chester Phat Caruma Acquittal Carbon Copy Proctor Iking

Gates By National In Canberra Nfl Season

Gate takings set a record for the Canberra National football season, despite heavy rain. Attendance topped four figures, far above forecasts, with officials noting around 3,000 would have attended in fair weather. The Canberra League president urged the Department of the Interior to erect a scoring board at Manuka Oval, while the Shefton Club received departmental approval for a bridge at York Park.

Canberra Canberra League CA. Donnelly Inter Akring Fervieerior Yoerset York Park Manuka Oval

State Lottery Sydney Priday Draws Major Prizes

The 1987 State Lottery Sydney draw lists major prize winners and syndicates. Prizes include No. 6753 Vir al prize syndicate in Inyndicate J Hinkinbein and Dene ne Street Wort Tamworth. Record prize No. anes to Alana Ayndiania LG Lonke Paddington. Third prize No. 68148 Four Fiver syndicate Mrn W E Ti seume Monkeral via Steud Ra Dungog. Fourth prize No. 79605 Elu atyo syndicate J Me Alpin. Fifth prize No. SABE A Div Ola City Markets Sydney. Draw Hatin No. 4928 will be drawn on.

Sydney Priday J. Hinkinbein Denene Street Wort Tamworth Alana Ayndiania LG Lonke Oaily Road Paddington Mrm W. E. Tiseume Monkeral Steud Ra Dungog Pris Eluatyo J. Me Alpin Kengaron Point Road Bylvania Sabe A. Divola City Markets Hatin

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