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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Oct 14, 1958
Page
2
A Canberra runner, a senior or junior, posted the fastest mile time. The fragment notes a rapid pace and the athlete’s standout performance in a local track context.
Report lists multiple events and placings from a Goulburn meet. Sanile of Souths and A Roberta of Highland score in sprints and hurdles, with J Lopez and E Si noted in field events. Highland and Qbn teams show relay, high jump, and distance marks. junior and sub junior athletes named with varied placements.
A jury acquitted Somerville Smith of obtaining a portable typewriter while an undischarged bankrupt. Key witnesses included Stanley East for the defense and Pyne for the Crown, with Canney of the Commonwealth Investigation Service presenting the audit document. Smith claimed he bought the machine for his wife who had multiple sclerosis, and said he believed the matter settled after paying the balance.
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