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Newspaper

Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Oct 24, 1950

Page

6

Court hears Birtle murder case with police evidence

In a court session Birtle faced charges for the murder of two girls. Humphries testified of conversations with Birtle and police notes, including an exercise book claimed as a record. Birtle admitted involvement but vowed to fight the case, insisting on proving his innocence.

Birtle Humphries Birtle Wa Afaiti Gael Wyong Humphrien Humphelon Bil X. Moray

Freighter Lost With All Hands Off Newfoundland

A freighter with all aboard is missing after radioing distress 46 miles off Newfoundland Monday. Five ships searched the area but found no trace. Rescue efforts have been abandoned as unlikely, and the fate of the crew is unknown.

St, John's Newroustland Marine Ofeiais Abe Digtrear Newfoundland

JAP DENIS SHARE IN WAR MURDERS

A report from Los Negros notes allegations of war crimes by Japanese forces during the Timor campaign. It cites claims of executions and mass killings in the jungle, with references to a junior officer and a drunken incident near a wartime carnival setting.

Denis Los Negros Jorge Wenn Hijikura Eaderyian Dutch Timor Canberra Pater Agenet Osce Bytvey Dung Dapande Cote Coors Anne James Sutherland

Playboy In Melbourne Cup Ride Sparks Sydney Backing

Melbourne Cup talks center on Playboy with Munro set to ride Sydney stayer in Canberra. jockeys, trainers, and Caulfield Cup favorite Grey Boots figure in the day’s racing scene. Saxony and Conductor loom as Cup contenders amid heavy betting and lineup shuffles.

Munro Playboy Moore Cowa Woore Melbourne Pam Court Vost Hétardey Fengart Qwyn’ Nursery Tia Cooper Saxony Jask Purtell Preston Serica Williamson Rian Weld Mary Sne Flem Compton Conductor Metropolitan Wiliamson Stan Lamond Xsaldevile Bellwood Chitral Fair Falcon Alister Benvolo Peerless Fox Butver "Bass Dark Fidmene Bhutan Reasigien Way Ruin Ran’ Duile Told John Dashing Bonn Scienvue Londonderry Lakky

MCC Dominates West Australia In Perth First Innings

Touring MCC led by Douglas Wright's seven for 30.8 overs as West Australia collapsed to 85 in 0/85 before MCC declared at 0/484. Langdon 80 and Carmody 58 stood out for WA, with Wright tearing through the innings. First innings score 484 declared.

Perth M.C.C. Tomagain Ina Ring West Australia MCC Ley Sion Douglas Wright M.C.C Langdon Carmody Amstralia D. Carmody Bedner Charlewworth Close Wright R. Franklan Besner Hiwards Wes

Queensland Follows On In Shield Match

Queensland trails by 292 runs after NSW 232 in first innings as Alan Davidson dominates with 7/49 from 19 overs. NSW 0/29 at stumps with Johnston 1/4 and Burke 0/11. Queensland’s batsmen struggle amid variable pitch conditions and Coventry paralysed batting.

Queensland Brisbane Alan Davidson Nu B.W Davidson Talten Ltt Johnson Sgures Eeualand Eorea Nsw Johnston Burke Miller James

Critical views of road work at Hotel Canberra rear

At an ACT Advisory Council meeting Mr J B Fraser contrasted rear Hotel Canberra road repairs and lighting with Westlake neglect. He urged directing labour to paths and lighting near populated areas and suggested a river north side swimming pool as a better use of funds.

Canberra Westlake J. B. Fraser ACT Advisory Council Fraser Hotel Canberra Weatlake Francr Hotel Willom Smore Tea & Back Street Bruser

Ten injured in New York area auto crash chain

Twelve persons were injured in a track collision of ten motor vehicles in Kearny New Jersey yesterday. The chain began when a car broke down and was struck in its gear by three others. A fifth car pulled up to assist but rammed into it. The bus, in turn, rammed three more cars.

New York Mon Kearny New Jersey Forey

Ainslie Resident Wins Lottery Prize

Ainslie resident wins a lottery prize with prizes including No. 05.136 first prize from the Two of Kind Syndicate, F. Madley of Cobar. No. 6,248 second prize from Lucky Meeting Syndicate, Ima Mulford of G.P.O. Sydney. No. 16.708 third prize involving Loltey Mc.

Dee Ee Coonan F. Madley Cobar Ima Mulford G.P.O Sydney

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