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Newspaper

Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Oct 29, 1946

Page

4

Man Shot Himself to Delay Trial in Crown Case

Jannmarey Welsh, a laborer born abn 8 fet, failed to appear at the Quarter Sessions in Hawara on charges of theft and false pretence. The Crown alleged he shot himself in the leg to delay the trial. police found powder smell and scorched clothes. Walsh denied the charges, bail was refused, and the hearing was adjourned with Walsh brought into court by detectives.

Jannmarey Ahawar P.M. Roach Walsh Wr. Mooney Crown Walan Holt

Wrestling draw in Sydney as Atkina and Ketan tie

In Sydney at the stadium Fred Atkina, 17.5, wrestled a draw with John Ketan, 17.1, in a controlled tonight match. Both athletes posted low scoring sequences and the bout ended without a winner.

Sydney Fred Atkina John Ketan

Bernborough Scratched From Melbourne Cup

Bernborough withdrawn from the Melbourne Cup after trainer Plant called it the hardest decision of his career. The move shifts wagering, with Monmouth Bold Beau Russia and Cherie Marie among top market favorites. Other scratches include Victory Lad Titan and Bruin, while Bernborough did not appear to work well at Caulfield.

Melbourne Bernborough WRC Plant Bersborough Astrange Barnborough Monmouth Bold Beau Russia Cherie Marie Little Tich Leonard Magnificent Fairy Concerto Spain Duke Proctor Brown Titan L. Bloom Bruin Darby Brealey Caulfield Heta

Scratchings from Melbourne Cup and Hotham Handicap

Melbourne Cup entries show Bernborough Victory Lad Brown Titian and Gay Lad with The Birdar among scratches and Hotham Handicap notes list Victory Lad Cantala taking Prince Standard. Details are fragmentary and names appear with limited context.

Bernborough Victory Cantala Prince Standard

Rogers' Century in Bright Spot in Sheffield Match

Brisbane reports a Sheffield match where New South Wales failed to chase after early dismissals. McCool stood out with 3/80 as Pettiford, Lindwall, and teammates bowled well. NSW totals 192, with Carmody and Morris not out in the second innings, while Peters and Beath contributed.

Rogers Sheffield Brisbane Tas Promis Big Acre Ap Peri Trane Guewalnnats New South Wales McCool Pettiford Lindwall Nik de Nad Wales Salntise Biest Morris Carmody Tilis Johnson Christ McCoo

Hamilton Seeks Bout With Burns In Mixed Signals

The report notes Hamilton actively pursuing a fight with Burns, with trainer Ambrose Palmer involved. It mentions Hamilton winning a match and references Les Bloen in the context of the bout sequence.

Hamilton Burns Ambrose Palmer Les Bloen

Bradman Form Encouraging for the Tests

The article reviews Bradman’s return to form in a South Australia match, noting his 16 runs as a sign of revived quality and determination. It highlights his ability to stabilize the innings, discuss England’s steadier bowling, and suggests Hammond and the team expect him to be pivotal in forthcoming Tests.

South Australia Hammmce Bradman Thome Uming Ridingwig Hutton Peter Smith Australia Acs Weith Austral Tamcore Silt Tan Hammond England Sim Smith Ith Boos Etre Felding Waa Hammond i Tiaatch Hau

South Australia Bowled Out In Narrow Fate

Mann and Langridge starred as Noblest prepared for a bold chase while Pollan took 1/88 and Seaith 5/98. Erich bowled 0/37 and Langridge 2/87 as South Australia faced a tough bowling spell with Thin oat noted.

Mann Langridge Pollan Erich Seaith Thin

Wagering Bold on James Patrick Fight in Sydney

A Sydney syndicate led by Vic Patrick’s manager Eva McQuillan has been authorised to place a 1000 pound bet on the result of the Ronnie James versus Vic Patrick lightweight bout. The same party previously backed Burns to beat Patrick in the welter title clash with bookmakers.

Bydney Vic Patrick Eva McQuillan Ronnie james-Vic_ Patrick Jueenaland Y Burns Patrick

Owner Refuses 2000 Pounds for Dog in Parkes Race

Ms J Johns of Parkes rejects a 2000 pound bid from Sydney enthusiasts for a champion dog tied to Cultawoo. A Parkes challenge race is planned with a separate 200 bid to race Besu Moges Neslost Mir W Brown's dog. Event slated for Geamock on Saturday night.

Parkes Ms. J. Johns Haa Sydney Aportswan Cultavoo W. Brown Bos. Iim Geamock Ceeeaaet Ata

Plan to End the Up On Waterfront

A round-table conference convened by the Minister for Supply and Shipping, Senator Ashley, agrees on plans to clear the large congestion on the Sydney waterfront. Tk Wan decides interstate ships be manned in two shifts from 8 am to 11 pm.

Sydney

Imebush Stock Sales Sydney Market Report

Monday market activity with oats and lambs in demand. Prime wethers and lambs fetched limited prices, with heavy cattle and cows more prevalent. Prices trended lower than Thursday, with prime steers to 17 pounds and prime cows to 18 pounds 10 shillings. prime beef to 58 shillings and butter to 6? per hundred.

Sydney Fiemington Calayarte Armet Tartency Bayara

Postal Institute Cricket Scores Brief

Goulburn posted 63 with Ward taking 3 for 24 and 4 for 29, then 67. Canberra replied to 173 led by Murphy 70 Quigg 40 retired Carpenter 94 retired.

Goulburn Woodward Canberra Murphy Quigg Carpenter

Divorce order details obscure names and dates

Fragmentary OCR text records a divorce order involving Lacy and a spouse named Gamma or Pearl in a marriage on an unclear date. The brief mentions children and a tentative return of custody terms but contains multiple garbled names and phrases making precise facts unreliable.

Rawiondie Lacy Jeanes Jamo Ana Eta

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