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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Oct 10, 1950

Page

6

NSW court hears poisoning plot linked to family

Thirty five pages of testimony unfold in Sydney’s Windsor court as details emerge of a planned poisoning involving a box of chemicals and a family feud. Key witness Albert Ward Windsor testifies about chloroform and attempted murder, naming associates and discussing alleged involvement with a firm.

Nymqan Nyngan Nyrgan Abot Bying Dashes Geith Delsenen Bergrant Albert Idward Windsor S Sydney Atrychaine Windsor Remon Dorothy Correll He Linderrtont Anton Penvimuy Dmnery Det Wind Inne Bart Repli Thair Incidhour Olin Windant

Currey Leads In King's Carnival Across Eras Sporting Day

Currey dominates the King's Carnival meet with a strong 148 total in the David Omin match, aided by Munsay and Mosman in Wollongong events. Murphy shows consistent scoring for Concord, with a standout 66 in the early rounds and rising totals through the Parramatta shoot. Other performers include Coble and Blstch contributing steady points as teams vie for high honors in a dense program full of local shooters and relays.

Bydniey Kiama Riffeman Carey Eepeart Anne Gane Wiih Naranty MarDermott Mosman Currey David Omin J . Munsay Wollongong W. Murphy Murphy Awaiening Ippuland Han Ainem

Crocodile Hunt At Wee Waa

A stray news note describes a crocodile hunt in Wee Waa District New South Wales with a 100 reward offer. The report mentions attempts to capture a crocodile near Wee Waa and cautions about dangers of running crocodiles in the area.

Wee Waa Bydney Maalatroe Nort Weat Tata

Jockeys Picked For Cup Favorites In Melbourne Carnival

Leading Sydney jockeys eye Melbourne Cup rides as Saville Row nears favoured status behind Conductor and Politian. Trainer Dan Lewis weighs two rides for Ave ta Melbourne while Delta and other contenders withdraw or shuffle riders. Ellwood free to accept mounts as Delta is restored in cup discussions with bookmakers rating Delta equal favourite with Bir Falcon. carnival plans and entry scratchings per Metropalitan and AJC details.

Sydney Appsee Saville Sayunday Selkiin Saville Row Conductor Politan Dan’ Lewis Melbourne Fire Edie Delta Fram Caulfield Cp N. Aellwood Basser Delta Melbourne Tim Favolinie Bayking Delta Furiones Motmer Valley Tahoe BA Biller GarnerLinns Metropalitan Cwndurlor Melebourne Cup Wil Rocks Mls Metropalitan Melhourne Tredhorn Fernoavilye Enterteratchings AJC Eeratchinges Melbourne. Cup. Vaxabond Aitting Pratty Amico T Ragaizen Pontine Beau Ching Gallant Roger Siadllan Custom Red Seen Toalman Hiocidtteam Feeedbin Garden Party Phil Joan Poitiers Caulferd Ragusa Foxami Chigi Pontiac Vagabond iBowetcea Freedom Emai Inal Tnt Vandnon Crown & Atréet Crown & Atréet, “Donvmal, Brita, Phil F 'Preon Mumntine Top Poilioes Boa Chinn Watertmant

Sydney doubles for the Cups in Melbourne news

Melbourne report details betting, bids, and horse entries including Indian Chief with Playboy for £400,000 and Berwalo for £100,000. W Cook to ride Indian Chief in Caulilott Cup while Benvato targets the Methourne Cup. Commissions flag betting activity around Burney souble Thracktn Lis with Turnbull Braken results and ensuing favorites.

Melbourne Mominy Om Byaney Playboy W. Cook Chiet Benvator Turnbull Sunbright Wuppart Sydney Hanler Nian Blenvel Zhiee Phaynoy Mom Gourt Ary Tan Aliater Imamanis Penemanis Bhutan Spoltman

Sheep and cattle demand noted at Premiery market yard

Report from the Premiery market yard notes demand for sheep and cattle, with supplies up and prices mostly down due to declining value. Lambs and sheep see reductions 2d to 6d per head, while wethers and bulls show mixed moves. quotes include lambs 18d to 17d, bullocks 9s6d to 10s, and various per 100s rates.

Feporia

Ringing-in of Greyhound 15 Alleged Conspiracy Case

Proceedings at Grafton Quarter Sessions cover claims of a conspiracy to ring in a greyhound at country race events. Charion Sheather 38 and Frank Phipps 44 face conspiracy charges. witnesses note a dog named Ran away Jos allegedly used as cover. The case includes mention of Terry's Best and Brindle Havoc in connection with a planned fare at Grefton. Hearing adjourned to later in the week.

Orarton Crome Grafton Charion Bheather Gundagal Frank Phipps Grenville Uwe Hells Aefraud Gratton Greyhound Racing Club Crown Witnenndt URAC Greyhnvind Ranaway Jos Puue Taaniorn Pepearyaf Bein Ale Mayne Terry Bheather Grefton Phinpa

Thompson to Appeal on Friday in Interference Case

Sydney report states jockey A Thomson lodged an appeal today against a two month suspension for interference at the Canonbury Stakes at Randwick. The appeal will be heard by the committee on Friday. Green, trainer of Conductor, will wait until after the appeal before nominating a rider for Conductor in the Melbourne Cup.

Sydney Moony A. Thomson Randwick Ette Green Conductor Wid Etter Chanying

4UNRO TO RIDE SUMYLE IN DERBY

Rumyle, runner-up in the ALC Derby, is set to be ridden by 4A Munro in the Victoria Derby. Apprentice T Sullivan rode Rumyle previously, while trainer H Derwan predicted the colt would win in the Caulged Quinean next Saturday with stable apprentice I Ikremmer aboard.

Sydnex Monany Umyle Soluen 4A Munro Rumyle Alister T. Sullane H. Derwan Eald I. Ikremmer

Greebing mare sought for Foxami racing bid

Paris Monday report notes owner ay seeks a mare to mate with Foxami to produce another Melbourne Cup winner. Details mention Tandeme’s win at Longchamp and a costly bidding scene with Mir Robinson and Shay cited as too expensive, Foxami hoped to repeat Cup success.

Paris Auote Sige Mfray Mart Foxeaml Bratarday Tandeme Rarupe Longchampye Rabingen United States England Jan Kurpe Ietval-Granc Trach Taramua

Bidwell Appeals On Friday In Unclear Proceedings

Fragmented text references Bidwell appealing on Friday with mention of Jeckey K Beith and others, unclear legal context, possible involvement of VAILC, and counsel. Names and details are garbled. no clear outcome or jurisdiction is established.

New York Vase Sale Prompted by Elena Case

Fragmentary item notes a New York event linked to Elena with vague reference to a vase. Details are unreadable but suggest a public or exhibition context. Further readable text is required to confirm participants, venue, and outcome.

Jowling Clus on Licence Adjourned in Canberra Court

In Canberra South Hawing the licensing case was further adjourned by Mr B C P Keane. He inspected the premises after the matter was issued last week. The adjournment was ordered as the premises were not completed. The hearing date was set for October 10.

Canberra B.C. P. Keane Act Kleenaing Court Keane

Snake killed on golf course near third hole

A four foot Brin snake was killed near the third hole on Sunday by Mr. C Tatford, President of the Federal Quiz Club. Golfer reports another snake seen earlier that day. two snakes were noted in the vicinity on Sunday morning.

A. Blole Anuie Federal C. Tatford Tecour Althany Matford Atons Chueh Sabiay

Trotting Leader's Sudden Death

Ayoney Monday reports the sudden death of a leading trotting figure, identified as Mr EB A Ireland, chairman of the NAW Trotting Club. The obituary notes his long service, over thirty years, and his prominent role in the sport.

Ayoney EB. A. Ireland NAW Chub Treland Fe Ee

Sheffield Shield Team Chosen in Brisbane Match Forecast

The chosen Sheffield Shield squad, including Moree as captain, lists Burks Benaud Zoumey Davie Rohnaton Lindwall Mil ser Morcury Bagesra and Walker. The 8-8.W. Rhomeld Shield team will meet Queensland in Brisbane on October 0 with no hostilities or divisions reported.

Sydney Severite Volamonte Courey Townight W. Rhomeld Queensland Brisbane Hhotke A. Moree Burks J. Benaud J Zoumey A. Davie F. Rohnaton Re Lindwall Milser

State Lottery Draw Details At Moribund Town

A damaged OCR reads prize numbers and names from a state lottery list. It mentions multiple prize categories and individuals such as Mrs Webb and F Pettit, with garbled city and date fragments. The text is incomplete but indicates a listing of first second and third prizes and associated signatories.

Milan Athlete Sets 440 Yards Hurdles World Record

A Milan athlete set a world record in the 440 yards hurdles yesterday with a time of 522 seconds, surpassing the previous mark of 522 seconds set in 1042 by A Cochrane of the United Kingdom.

Milan

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