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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Oct 12, 1948
Page
3
A disjointed report from Stoney Hill notes a tennis venue attracting around 800 attendees. It mentions full bench decisions, cancellation of profits, shifting admission prices, and various tied figures, with references to specific names and times, though many phrases are garbled.
A garbled notice discusses potential reforms to emergency service staffing and funding. It mentions social workers, full-time staff questions, and interviews tied to a department and council member, with unclear references to a Mrs Malley and visiting United domains.
Police report a tangle in Civic Park with James Edger Lilyman, 34, charged with offensive behavior after confrontation with officers. John William Kane, 17, and Aubrey Saeyll Thaimaie, 38, detained on lesser counts for alleged thefts and public disturbance during the same episode.
Three former service camps are being reconditioned by Commenscalta for families of displaced persons. The centres will be at the old Tatmurst and Cowra camps and at RA.AM camp near Ura, about ninety miles from Wages.
A fragmented note describes stock sales at Homebush in Sydney with prices for prime wethers and ewes, lambs, and bulls. It notes steady demand with a generally firm market, some slight price movements, and mixed quotations across prime cattle and beef.
Woman accused in a serious crime appeared in court today with her husband William Crofts present. The defendant, Mrs. Crofts Poland, was remanded until mid winter. The hearing was held at McLean & M. court, with the defense requesting further time.
Mrs Elsie Josephine Daiier, 41, admitted stabbing her husband Daniel Roland Daiier after he expressed affection for another woman. The couple, who had been drinking at home in Surry Bill, faced the Central Policy Court hearing. Bail set at £20 as she awaited trial on malicious wounding charges.
Alfred Raymond Mattick of Randwick told Bankruptcy Court today that a supposed punter had backed him for a £20000 win while his brother in law Michael Dann faced bankruptcy on May 1. Mattick admitted owing about £1900 but claimed £7860 largely from his late father's estate. a creditor's receiver questioned the estate value and Mattick's racing claims appear unlikely to settle.
A chaotic clipping reports a government official, MF Cahill, discussing subsidies for electricity and works programs. The text mentions the Minister for Works and Local Government and hints at financial allocations and project timing, but many words are garbled, leaving key details unclear.
A garbled OCR passage references a religious service and agricultural association under a leadership group. It mentions a presentation or event in November and a planned appearance or invitation related to an organizational gathering. Names and many words are unclear or distorted.
At Sydney wool sales today the merino market showed price gains with higher values noted for merino lines. The Winchcombe Garson report cites increased prices for crombreds and related wool types, with figures showing raised per cent values and specific lots achieving higher bids despite some broken lots and lower entries.
Padding the Court heard that a young woman abducted a boy on September 20 and has since become the guardian of the child Glox Moston. Domestic charged with abducting David Hughes through the Weare Welders count.
An expelled AR member seeks court appeal after being barred from questions and forced statements. The incident centers on a disputed five to one arbitration vote and alleged obstruction by officials in Moscow.
Lottery No. 1731 was drawn with principal prizes awarded. First prize went to Valerie Charlier of Parramatta Road, Burwood. A rate prize went to Mrs. Ouster, Oederetlie. Thirty first prize went to the Thirty First Nine syndicate.
Accounts describe a violent incident on the Genos night involving A Karmtla and a clash on board the ship Kanimbla. Two sailors killed and about 20 wounded as shots were fired amid chaotic rioting. Police and officials provided unclear statements. no molestation of women was reported. A London sailor Gordon Fleming died from a fatal gunshot.
In a brief note, 28 year old Dixone Grumby returns to her parental home in South Australia on the eve of her Army duty.
A misty morning greeted a large turnout for a rifle shooting event representing Pact State and other teams. Scores show several ties and a division of prizes among top marksmen, with competitors from Canberra, Parramatta, and other regions.
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