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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Oct 18, 1948
Page
3
A man, described as a suspect, was detained by police after an incident at a central rail eating area. Witnesses recall a blast of land, unusual activity, and a tense confrontation. The man is connected to a prior fire and was later identified at a local station pending further details.
A mother heard a truck crash into a doorway in AUDUEN Street killing three year old Hen Silver Han lend and injuring others. The child was waiting outside a friend’s home on Mathumberland Avenue when the vehicle mounted the curb. Police charged a driver with driving while impaired as investigators assess the scene and circumstances of the fatality.
The national Tonworkers Association seeks to contest the Full Bench ruling of the Arbitration Court on politicallevying. Mr Thornton refuses to disclose details his sons knew, amid ongoing legal action and tensions within the union.
An Independent candidate, Mr J Resord, secures a Legislative Council seat in Hobart after a tight race with a Labour opponent. The other candidate was also an Independent, finishing third as counting concluded.
In Sydney a five year old boy and a teenage girl drowned at Mahyacto River while picnicking with family near National Park, a woman found dead on a railway platform, and another unidentified body located nearby. Police said a man, Anthony Warth of Beverly Hills, drowned in Lane Cove River during an outing. An electric train incident near Butherland left a fatality as authorities investigated.
The article records results from a Minders club tournament, noting matches across divisions including mixed events, with various players such as Mrs Barrett and Mrs Master, and mentions a feature of the event: a strong performance from corporate feelrat-test divisions and a two-series play format. It references losers and winners across multiple divisions and venues including St Paul’s and Northbourne.
A unique service took place at the Church of England in Alle trails with Rev. Walker surrendering the church for the day. Dr. AIlUKIne led the pulp with prayers by Maddox and Exley, hymns by Brown, and Cooper officiating as churchwardens with the collection handled by local officials.
Crombie and Penegiane led a brisk foursome round, defeating six Royal pairs by ten holes. Jordan nailed an ace on the seventh, while Hildberg Medhierg and others posted strong scores as the field struggled to par.
Local Albury dogs were withdrawn from West Maitland races after alleged doping. Investigations focus on substances found in kennels as officials review whether any dogs competed.
Rumors endure as fire broke out at Forestry School causing smoke and damage. Estimated losses reach seven hundred pounds with most areas affected. Authorities and staff assess the scene while repairs and containment efforts begin.
A racing club official considers actions to delay or invalidate a race by public appeal. Limited by months, owners, and public reaction, the move seeks to avert a potential loss while acknowledging service recognition. Prize money totals £180 previously earned.
Reported results show Hearne Tiehitér Bruched with Lancamer Grat 33 33 Hin 21 10. Names such as Pere Bi Lot Lott Den 20/807 and others appear in the damaged text with scattered scores and participants.
A distorted and garbled OCR fragment describes a gas scare in San Francisco. It mentions a sudden panic, a pungent smell, and an underwater or submarine-related event triggering fear of an explosion. Unclear details and garbled names impede precise attribution or sequence.
A set of community notices including an Australian Workers Union meeting at Tradra Hall Acton at 7.30 pm, a Canberra Institute of Anatomy talk on October 3 at 8 pm about censorship and racial conflict, a Canberra school and parent council notice, a town planning in Britain discussion for Canberra residents, a women’s housewivesイベント invite at J S Young’s on Wednesday October 5, and thanks from the Diggers Ball committee naming several contributors and sponsors.
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