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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Oct 09, 1947

Page

6

Bonhams Murder Suicide Shock Bathurst Household Tragedy

Police say Richard Sidney Bonham 87 shot his wife Evangeline and then killed himself after a bitter months long quarrel. Maureen Bonham found them in bed with blood on the sheets, while younger children were sent to a neighbour. Hilton Bonham heard a thud around 10 pm as the tragedy unfolded.

Bathurst Richard Sidney Bonham Evangeline Bonham Sonam Denide Wiis Uhrer

New South Wales Builders Labourers Urge Nationwide Action

Secretary of the Builders Labourers Federation F. Thomas said 6,000 NSW labourers would strike on Wednesday, with up to 40,000 modern workers expected to join by Thursday. Wages demands and improved conditions were discussed as a nationwide stoppage loomed, leaving many trades unable to work without builders labourers. The meeting urged similar action across states.

Badern Wederal Aulldern Labourers’ Federation F. Thomas Una New South Wales Goreng Staten

ACL Terms For Two Gangsters At Central Criminal Court

Sentencing two men in the Central Criminal Court to twenty and eight years in gaol respectively for crimes linked to gang violence. The Crown alleged Moore and Miller were involved in a traveling fraction over stolen electric motors and framed an innocent man, Smith, leading to a brutal attack. The judge warned Hungstere faces heavy sentences for past assaults.

Bydney Central Criminal Court Se Ce Et Arts Inn Malcolm Moore Jerry Driver Richard India Brith Tito Tri Rugat Tawaon Miller Imuniotan Moore Miller Tosde Smith Smith Rint Hungstere

Ganserran Golfers to Visit Sydney for Championship

The tangent team of golfers representing Canberra will visit Sydney for the country championship October 20 to 25. Players include M. Lucas L. Colt Doddrell J. Moroney P. Marne J. Mollington R. White KL Grimta R Crombie J. McGuinnear. Qualifying rounds at Manly with semi finals and finals at Lake North courses. Canberra expected to fare well in the team match. A 28 event programme has been arranged for wamucermalal Thy prownt Canberra champion 4. Cole and past champion odarelt.

Canberra Sydney M. Lucas L. Colt Doddrell J. Moroney P. Marne J. Mollington R. White KL Grimta R Crombie J. McGuinnear Taunton Manly Laken UN

Fire Officers On Strike In Sydney Meeting Planned

The Board of Fire Commissioners will meet with the Chief Secretary to discuss the fire officers strike. The aim is to resolve delays and establish new duty hours with a proposed payment of eight shillings, and a mass meeting will be called to present proposals.

Sydney Board of Fire Commissioners Mr. Baddeley

Snowy River Diversion Could Power Australia Says Official

Sydney reports Mr Uricna director of Rural Development in Canberra told the Millions Club that diverting the Snowy River to the Murray would yield electricity equal to 1.25 million tons of coal and water in excess of one million feet per year. The plan could boost hydroelectricity and link railway electrification projects from Sydney to Monaro, with the Murray scheme valued at about £117 million from water and power sales versus £7 million for the Murrumbidgee diversion.

Sydney Uricna Omoe of Wo Development Canberra Millions Club Snowy Murray Australia Bydiney-Goulburn-Cooran Boga Valley

Life's Minor Ills Can Become Serious If Left Neglected

The text warns that small health issues in organs like the liver, stomach, and bowels can escalate into serious problems if ignored. It urges prompt care to restore balance and prevent greater suffering.

Americans Refused Leave In Sydney War Memoir

American soldiers in the Solomons were refused leave in Sydney due to the marriage of two soldiers from Guadalcanal and another from the Solomon Islands. Troops on leave in Sydney and Townsville were recalled and sent back to the Aristreans.

Sydney The Solomons A.W.L Guadsicanal Wo Byuney Gira Townsville Aristuteans

Greach of Faith in Davis Cup Team

Fragmentary report on Davis Cup thoughts with names such as Bromwich Brown Pulte Long Cowling and references to Bidwell and Payls Cup tour. Unclear motives and factions mentioned with conjecture on selection and team unity.

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Randwick Race Results Pamaraia Handicap

The Randwick meeting reports results from the Pamaraia Handicap over seven furlongs. Notable finishes include LAD. 14/100, NIZAM RING, and NEW CASHMERE among others with partial times and betting returns listed, reflecting a dense field and varied outcomes.

Pamaraia Rover Gaya Court Moore Diavolo Fag Moore T. Mullane Bhuding Thompann Willame Gwynne Suesnne Nizams Ring W. Cook Ted Geadar Russia Meconmaleyit Tieters Was Gotter Kurerbi UF. Williams Snes el Senor

Aint Captain and First Mate at Vieweria Docks Explosion

Justice Bisinpere presided over a Melbourne hearing about a deadly explosion at Vieweria Docks in which 10 men died. Readings show unsafe work on deck with dangerous cargo, questionable permissions, and alleged blame on several workers and a raster named J. W. Hatt for the disaster.

Melbourne Wednunday Bisinpere Auruat

Taxi Driver Robbery In Melbourne Captures Bandit

A Melbourne taxi driver, Albert Waller, wrestled with a robber who demanded money and fled after the struggle. The incident involved a man described as American and occurred on a Wednesday. Police search continues for the suspect who dropped a gin bottle during the hold-up.

Melbourne Mika Albert Waller

Unclear case report from Gundagal court hearing

A garbled court note records a jury dismissing a panic charge without defense. Senior-Constable RB Lewis, in the Quarter Bevaions, allegedly aided Archibald 68, as he approached Ballyworth, and Lewin took him to the police station where a truck blew.

Gundagal Lewis Geman Abbeet Archibald Hal Ballyw Hte Naw Lewin

PROGRAMME FOR FILM CENTRE

Programme for the Film Centre at the Evil Theatre lists films selected with farm and grazing organizations. From North America Soll for Tomorrow and Farm Ing Takes Ski from the United later. from England Pedigree Cattle and Stomach Worms in Sheep. and one general interest Soviet Union piece Revival of Organisms in which dead beings are revived.

eWvil Sundy Farmore Graziera North Amarica Toomorrow Canada

Tennis championship at Manuka draws local interest

Residents show limited enthusiasm for the tennis championships at Manuka. Officials report few official communications from Ga For the month amid questions about match formats, playing conditions, and the new draw system to be discussed at the upcoming committee meeting.

Crash Investigated After Monoplane Wreck Near Beal Rocka

Inspectors will examine the crashed monoplane that wrecked on landing twelve miles from Beal Rocka north of Newcastle to determine the cause. Pilot Jama Whiteman reported the Beal Rocka lighthouse to help locate the wreckage.

Sydney Weanopiay Eivil Aviation Beal Rocka Newcastle Jama Whiteman Tully

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