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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Oct 26, 1948
Page
4
Detectives captured a man today at Newnes Junction after a chaotic pursuit tied to a survey folate toting incident. The detainee, once linked to a back and front escape, showed severe injuries and was placed under magistrate orders to be held until November with humane provisions pending further inquiries.
Brisbane the Minister for Trams told the Returned Soldiers League that if enough nominations are received the migrant ship Georgie will depart Handvary next year with 2,000 migrants. The ship will transport them to the designated states and provide instruction on emigration.
Fragmented OCR reads like a stock sale blurb with steamy tone and garbled figures. Mentions prime steel? and prices around 18/10 to 81 with scattered numbers and unclear entities.
Fragmentary account describes Whitelaw's final days and a perilous encounter with a crocodile. Tevend and John Cerifia are named among figures associated with the scene as a deadly event unfolds in dense reptile territory.
A damaged clipping reports a new swimming site at Umagra but lacks clear details. It mentions the Department of the Interior and patrols, with references to river work and weekends. Names and exact actions are unclear due to OCR errors.
Bernbrook will not compete in the VRC Derby but will start in the Derby at Flemington on Saturday. Thompson will replace G Bouigoure as jockey for Pilipinas in the Cantala Stakes.
In Newcastle at a Royal Prince Alfred Hospital, lightweight Al Lewis suffered a burst blood vessel in his head and a clot on the spine after being knocked out by Mick Antasarke. His brother Johnny Lewis faces uncertain recovery. both may not box again.
The Yarralumis Program and Welfare Association push to move Westridge Hall to a new site as the area plans a January shift to a vacation play centre. Some parents fear a 20ft drop into the bridgeyard nearby is dangerous. The association has written to authorities.
George Douglas, a carpenter, was charged yesterday in Canberra Court with three counts of assaulting Soenpeth Wlotee Hille, former conductor. Dr E W Mott testified the lip swelling suggested a blow could have caused the injury, with no other injuries found. The case cited a possible spur or bottle fragment as a cause.
The Department of the Interior is considering establishing an Edna Piscas Gata Canberra style system with civic representation on the councils. An annual grant of about £3,000 was made in 1843 for fitness activities but has been cut by the estate survey and related programs. The overall balance is believed to be around £610,000.
The article notes ACT dairymen and milk price discussions. The chairman of the federation, Be cbuy, GR Gouge, comments on feed costs and pricing, indicating tensions over the current milk market.
The ACT Industries Board announced plans to start deliberations on an agenda of about 80 items at 2.15 p.m. on Monday November 15. The season will run almost to Christmas, closing when the "close down" period begins December 20. The Shop Assistants Union is expected to push a five day work week and Saturday closer.
A damaged clipping mentions a religious group with a warden role for two years and an honorary treasurer appointment at Aidan s Missionary Church in 1944. It notes restitution payments and a judge named Markell detailing a £100 payment and plans to pay £26 monthly.
Olympic sprint champion Arthur Win plans a visit to Australia for the national championships. If Win and Marty Dillard cannot tour, Lloyd Le Beach Herb McKenley and Mel Wintheld would be invited instead.
Sydney reports an army sergeant, George Charles Clarke, 23, charged with shooting Lieutenant Harald Cittal Guyatt in the thigh with a pea rifle during a Moorebank confrontation. Clarke appeared in Liverpool Court and was remanded until November 1. Police say a series of rows preceded the incident.
Melbourne racing notes mention Dark Marne as a Cup contender in a crowded field. Srey Cup winner is cited in context of today’s event, with jockey J. Thompean listed aboard and as a likely mount in the Cup.
Twenty seven riflemen attended last Saturday’s 50 yard competition for the Ally Nish Trophy. Wind was variable as Jim Priestley led with 147 aggregate off the fifty yard belt while Faurro clinched the trophy. McCarty won the wallace handicap event with notable scores including 40 64 0.8 and 43 2.C.
Grant eyes a return to boxing prominence with a comeback plan. Canberra figures She Nin Rabie and Jimmy Grant indicate a staged revival in the capital, with preparatory bouts and talks of a floodlit tournament at Northbourne Oval in November.
The fragment discusses a North Turner suburb center allegedly moving north, with a call for adjustments in local service provision. It references daytime timing and workers in the area and hints at operational concerns affecting residents and mobility.
A brief item notes a Monday draw of the state lottery with First prize No. 20073. The fragment mentions Dou ble erandicate and HJ apergo on Street, but details are unclear. The readable portions indicate a prize result for a specific ticket number and unrelated stray text appears.
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