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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Oct 21, 1950

Page

2

Murder charge against Albert Bellwood in Illawarra trial

Albert Bellwood, 47, a migrant labourer from England who arrived 18 months ago, was committed for trial today on a murder charge. He is accused of killing Walter Henry Mock, 48, of Crin Willa, in September after a confrontation on Ray Fort Street. A remand was granted.

Ollongong Albert Bellwood Australia England Walter Henry Mock Crin- Willa Ohare Ray Fort Fhiliy Aeros Murer

New Outlook Needed for Production Says Mr Casey

In a national appeal for a production drive following a basic wage rise, Minister for National Development Mr Casey warned of shortages in coal, coke, steel, timber, and rail transport. He urged higher local output and new capital investment to boost capacity and ease shortages across industry.

Casey Onney Brivie Commonwealth Nsw Governmenta Theoint America Austratio

Boxing Bouts Announced for Next Friday at Ded Hall

Preliminary bouts headline the Merv Bennett versus Chet Noonan lightweight title clash at the Southern Tabs fonda Ded Hall next Friday. Eight rounder Billy Hay 117 of Canberra meets Doug Warren 110 of Sydney. Also scheduled are four rounders Bob McCarthy 104 Canberra versus Bobby Bennett 104 Sydney and a pair between Vic Howden, Berra and Jackie Willian, Sydney, and Ron Taylor, Sydney, with Vince Blake 712 Sydney. Bennett and Noonan near top form for the title bout with expected ring entries around 8.6 and up to 8.6 respectively.

Merv Bennett Chet Noonan Plonchin Soutthern Sydney Ron Taylo Vince Blake Bob McCarthy Canberra Bobby Bennett Bob Bennett Noonan Tima

Eight fishing inspectors named in Commonwealth Gazette ACT appointments

The Commonwealth Gazette lists eight ACT fishing inspectors appointed this week. Most appointees have previously served as fishing inspectors. Names include James Oswald Woodger Wyuna Flats Braddon George Campbell Cotter Road Wallace Appleford Beard Mulwata House Harry Pemmell Kendall Queanbeyan Kenneth John Prowse Limestone Avenue Amalie Richard John Prowne Kuree Street Heid Harold John Maddigan Acton Donald Patrick Carrucan Acton.

A.C.T Commonwealth Gasette Ins Pectora James Oswald Woodger Wyuna Flats Braddon George Campbell Cotter Road Wallace Appleford Beard Mulwata ‘ House Harry Pemmell Kendall Queanbeyan Kenneth John Prowse Limestone Avenue Amalie Richard John Prown

Firewood Should Be Ordered Now

Canberra residents may be unable to obtain wood next winter unless they order it now says C W Gregory president of the Canberra Wood and Fur Merchants Association. He urges homeowners to stock up during summer while paddocks are passable and carters have work. The Interior Department may not supply wood next winter, so those ordering now would secure better wood.

Canberra C. W. Gregory Gregory Canberra Wood and Fur Merchants Department of the Interior

State Lottery Sydney Draw List With Prize Winners

State Lottery No. 2161 drawn Friday lists major prizes to Mirai Prize syndicate at Bardwell Park R Larnach. Change One syndicate Mrs Waldron Glebe. Week Off syndicate Joyce v a Nock Kirby Pty Ltd 47 George Street Sydney. Me Syndicate FJ Ken Rose Ivan Road. Holiday Syndicate Mrs Mathews Breyne. Lottery No. 2102 to be drawn tomorrow.

Sydney R. Larnach Swell Road Bardwell Park Waldron Bridge Road George Street Ken Rose Ivan Firth Holiday” Syndicate Mra R. Mathews Breyne Man ‘Lottery

Stock Sale at Queanbeyan Saleyards Details Prices

Woodger and Calthorpe Lini Ned s and W J Gibbs and Co offered 2 000 sheep and fat cattle at the monthly sale. Fattening cows reached £27 15 1, lambs to £8, woolly merino wethers and ewes with lambs showed strong demand. Prices in all sections were comparable to previous rates.

Woodger Calthorpe Lini- Ned S W. J. Gibbs and Co Queanbeyan Mheara

Hairdressing Prices To Rise For Women In Canberra

Prices for all women’s hairdressing in Canberra will rise from next Monday. A salon owner said permanent waves may cost up to two shillings more and wet sets by sixpence, driven by higher freight, freight charges, and material costs. Men’s hairdressers had not heard of price increases.

Canberra Aix Pene Hgher

Second Pasture Competition in the ACT Begins Soon

Judging in the second pasture competition in the ACT will start at month end and finish by November 3. The event awards the Interior Shield, last won by F. Bouthwell. Judge is B D Ament of the NW Department of Agriculture. Entries rise, with a base of locally grown wool and engraved shields for winners. Further entries are sought by secretary A L Brown of the P and A Association.

A.C.T Department of the Interior Shield F. Bouthwell B.D. Ament N.8.w Department of ‘Agriculture Alt A. Aanciation Brown

Beadman Retains Amateur Billiards Title in Poor Weather

In a rain disrupted event, W Beadman defeated W Foulkes in the final to secure the amateur billiards championship. Beadman opened with an 81 14 display, Foulkes recovered to 61 34 in the second, and Beadman clinched the last frame 68 0 aided by a 30 break. J Bower failed to show his usual class.

Biliards W. Beadman J. Bower Sprotatori W. Foulkes Beadman Foulkes Inge Boodman

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