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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Oct 25, 1949
Page
4
An armed man wearing a head covering threatened Mr Walker and his wife in their home before attempting to force entry to the Commonwealth Ravines Bank vault. After a lengthy standoff using two keys, police searched the area but found no sign of the intruder.
Postal-style excerpt lists numerous students with instrument names and scores in piano violin and other categories. The piece notes various grades from seventh through preliminary and mentions multiple students by name with partial scores and statuses such as credit pass or honours. The text reflects a school music examination result list with individual performances and percentages.
In Murwillumbah one of three Indian brothers, Kiscon Singh, 44, died after weeks in a hut where the others claimed an evil spirit possessed him. Lal Singh, 80, and the others refused to leave, and police said malnutrition and arcaemia likely caused Kiscon Singh’s death amid strange wall markings meant to ward off the spirit.
A man, John Sutherland aged 21 of Walboley Wood Lindfield, died after a car crashed into a telegraph pole at Blacktown while returning to Sydney from Lithgow. Three other men were seriously injured Herbert Arthur Hunt 20 of Lindfield, Sydney Byamabers 40 of Tarra Toure Davidson Avenue, Tarra Toure, and Keith William Jacqu er 20 of Boularong Road Prime. Police said the party had attended a cricket match at Lithgow and were returning home when the crash occurred.
Chief Little Wolf faces Benny Muir in a Friday night wrestling match at the Drill Hall. Muir, light heavy champion of Australia, will weigh in light and may use a wide range of holds to offset the weight handicap. Wolf, a colorful personality, has been disqualified in several matches and is billed as the sport’s bad man as he plans a return to America after the Canberra bout.
A reader testimonial extols De Morea Trdian Foot Pills as the only medicine needed for laxative relief. The writer highlights mild effects, painless action, and recommends them for those in need, noting family members are satisfied.
Sydney report shows a group of waiters fined 36 pounds for an alleged sale or service violation at Lanadowne Inn Liverpool. Details are fragmented with misread names and places, but the incident centers on licensing and conduct at the Lanadowne establishment. The report mentions Herbert Ligne and Becher in connection with the case, with unclear amounts and dates.
A garbled report outlines a local gathering in Queanbeyan with a parade or market along Monaro Street and nearby Monare Street. Officials including Alderman WC Taylor are named for oversight while novelty stalls are to operate in the sheltered section.
The Marqubra Junction branch of the AJP suspended Mr. Falatema MP after a letter resigning from the party and signaling support for a rival. State Secretary Brewert claimed Faltein had pledged not to oppose the chosen candidate weeks earlier.
Overseas scientists have nearly found a drug to cure disease, says Health Minister Mr Kelly at Health Week luncheon. He stresses progress in preventive medicine over decades and notes excitement about a potential new drug, while urging early detection and screening to curb outbreaks.
A libel case resulted in the plaintiff farmer being awarded £1,955 in damages plus legal costs from Arthur Pheenay, a rival farmer from South Wolumia. The action concerned claims of libel and noted a disputed sum originally alleged at £2,000.
In London and continental wool markets, demand was keen for merino and crossbred descriptions. Prices rose for all types with greasy merino fleece showing gains as buyers sought burry wool. Nerrangun and Yam Guming lots were among featured lots in the trading.
Donald James Ewart 10 Ia tourer of the Federal Highway was remanded by Mr C Green at Canbarrm Court on two theft charges including petrol tank cap and car tyre gauge. Bail set at £10. A separate indecent language charge and other thefts were noted. A witness described a weapon use in a manner leading to medical treatment and eventual death. A man named George Auguatual was fined for unrelated offences.
Monday reports say American seamen Robert Thomas Smitt and Roland Mankina were deported after pleading guilty to being prohibited immigrants. They failed a French language test and asked to return to a canal vessel. the captain reportedly refused to take men with such status.
A Warwick youth and several men faced court on charges of robbery and assault. Names listed include Allan Walter Yinara, Kevin Kore, Jon Teonach Thorn, William Mattock, and Charles Jamies Anderson among others. Detention Barracks detainee Lane McMumar and two others linked to the incidents were also mentioned.
Report from Ayengy describes migrants aboard the Saltan steamer Castelblanch being brought to the hospital. Children and young women were taken by ambulance suffering from illnesses while other migrants travel in family groups. Unclear details due to damaged text.
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