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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Oct 28, 1949

Page

3

District Horses in Freiuieg for Racing Circuit opening Dec

Local trainers prepare Southern Tablelands horses for the circuit of the Southern District Racing Association season with a meeting planned at Queanbeyan on December 8. Owners and riders include N. Mefnnis and L. Sherd with Branaway and Sea Lord, Be rembrie trained by C. Phillips, FR. Jetts’ horses, and a Mildura filly in the mix.

Southern Tablelands Queanbeyan N. Mefnnis L. Sherd Branaway Newcastle Goulburn Berembrie Titen al ‘Tunnit FW. Hughes T. O'Connor C. Phillips FR. Jetts Milex 8. Bennet Syd Hay R. Belling Tan Miles Frank Dalton Leyte Rum Punch Spear Coin Express RA Stewart Colin Mia Kent Beau Fon Mitest Layee New South Walea Oakleigh P. Walan F Iyten Chastie City

Morro Replaces Muiran Wrestling At Drill Hall

Realian will replace Muiran in the main event at the Canberra Drill Hall. Referee Harold Norman arranged Morro to make the trip after Bull informed Bim Ine had been injured while refereeing a bout between Chief Little Walt and Dick Raines at Melbourne Stadium Wednesday night. Fisher, manager of Keith Bennett, says Morro will claim the A.C. Wright championship for Bennett Noonan in the main boxing port.

Realian Muir Little Wolf Lin Canberra Hall Harold Norman Morro Bull Bim Ine Little Walt Dick Raines Melbourne Stadium George Penche Letchhardt Stadium C. Fisher Keith Bennett A.C. Ughtwright Bennett Chrissie Noonan Fisher

Miss Borthwick ElimInated In Golf

Wellington Thursday report that Mize M Bishop of Western Australia defeated Australian champion Clas Pat Borthwick two and one to win the Wellington provincial women’s golf championship. Cire Smith became the first New Zealander to beat a tour participant by defeating team manager Mies B Kernat at the 19th hole.

Wellington Mize M. Bishop W.A Clas Pat Borthwick Mise Cire Smith Mies B. Kernat

Experts Differ Identification in Court Conspiracy Case

In Sydney on Thursday two racing dogs from different states disputed the dog’s identity in a Quarter Sessions Court conspiracy case. Runaway Joe allegedly raced as Brindle Havoc at Lismore on February 26. Leonard West and Roy Greig offered conflicting identifications, adjournment set for tomorrow.

Sydney Queensland Joe Lismore Brindle Havoc Leonard West National Coursing Association Dar Roy Greig Linmore

Old Canberrans Lead After First Round In Junior Cricket

Old Canberrans top the under 14 league after an outright win over Turner 2. Asnaile failed to convert a one run advantage, securing a flat inning victory. Tomorrow's draw features Old Canberrana versus Raptil 1 at Limatone with other matches across Yorkrene Northbourne Turner Limestone 2 and Tener 2 versus Rapit 2. Teams include Daly Penny Lowry Mcdowald Ell Lewis Mills Thumpoon Davidson Regan Turner 2 Hudson Paynter Kirkup Reid Harry Lee Freebody Sella Barshall Pryor Cater Adams Barnard Fleischer Holt Jeston Kemsley Limbert Mahoney Martin Tully Whitbread and Whitbread.

Canberrans Turner Baptist Asnaile Old Canberrana Raptil Limatone Grammar Manuka York Rene Northbourne Amalie Wuatridge Limes Stone Tener Raptiet Daly Penny Yen Lowry Mcdowald Lewis Mills

Australian petrol crisis sparks political sparks in Canberra

A Canberra radio broadcast reveals rising petrol shortages and national debates on price, wages, and defense amid cross party criticism. Sir Hartley Shawcross urges lower car prices as imports surge, while Liberal voices accuse Labour plans of national bankruptcy and socialistic trends.

Mina Roberta Gallagher Liberal Party Itnicy Committee Canberra Addeeos Inge Kingston Manuka City Pam Arc Pricon Valus Penuty Mort Vatra Labor Party

Sharpley On Call In Royal Commission Proceedings

Melbourne Thursday reports Cecil Sharpley to be released from being on call by Monday if no outstanding applications delay him. He alleges Noel Counthan’s art study funded by a donor fund and claims Laurence St. Vincent Mercer is a party member, which Mercer denies.

Melbourne Cron Cecil Sharpley Royal Commission Justice Lave Sharpley Sharpiey HA. Laurie Communist Party Noel Counthan Broad Counthan Collectiona Jate Lawrence St. Vincent Mercer Fraxation Department Union Mercier

Petrol Licences In ACT To Be Renewed For New Holders

Mr W J Mildenhall of the Liquid Fuel Control on Tuesday announced that petrol licenses will be renewed only for holders of new licenses. He stated that the renewal scheme aims to prevent misuse and will affect about 3,300 ACT drivers with new licenses required for continued access to petrol rationing.

W. J. Mildenhall N.E.W Mlldenhall A.C.T

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