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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Sep 03, 1954
Page
6
A fragmented report describes a radio service dispute over a refused repair. The text mentions long experience, regional coverage including Amenies and Emgiand, plus the Continent, and notes four years in Australis. The tone implies frustration at a delay or denial of service.
Norths confident they can defeat Royals after three seasons without a win over the Bluey. Strong pack led by John Goodwin and Erle Pecab, with Evans brothers and Wally West providing goal-kicking. Royals reshuffle with Bert Veal out and Bill Bodie in, backline led by Weirsel at full-back. Canberra Royal and ACT teams prepare for notable fixtures as Country Week context looms.
The Australian Council of Trade Unions plans an early reopening of the margins case, seeking broader wage relief. Prime Minister Mon ties stated the federal government will not be represented at the inquiry, in reply to Deputy Leader Calwell. ACTU president Monk announced state Labour governments will intervene, including Victoria, Tasmania, New South Wales and Western Australia.
In Central Court to day Mr Meagher fined 35 farmers for tax evasion linked to their hemp crop income. Chief taxing officer EH McGrath said investigations uncovered widespread omissions and concealments from 1948 to 1950, with losses to public revenue totaling about £15,282. Farmers named Lockhart Osborne Tint Milwalm and surrounding area were implicated.
Reported incident involved a driver charged in connection with a confrontation near Nave Avenue. Details indicate a fireman was affected and the event drew local police attention. Authorities interviewed witnesses and set initial timelines for court appearance.
Sydney Thursday lottery results list First prize 78,002 won by Mrs A Wil nonty and several syndicates including Chapman and Barry's Motors at Camperdown, Mt Rowe and Vaucluse. Second prize to Phy and Patayndi. Fourth prize 842. Drawn numbers include 61 and 24 with tickets from Woolongong and Lakemba. Officials note Arnel, Laviory No. 204 as drawn for to-morrow.
Barton vs Waratah sets the hockey grand final with Waratah edging Barton by one goal to nil in a tight match. Johnny Barnes for Barton and Keith Harding for Waratah were key, while Gordon Pike and Don Johnson anchored the Waratah defense. Northern Suburbs and Old Canberrans fail to reach the final as Uni students and Norths also clash for Reserve and K Grade titles with Griffith and Patrick’s in late rounds.
The Junior Union knockout race ends tomorrow with the Knockout Cup final in the 6st division. Royals, the holders, seek to defend their title despite several regulars missing. Promising players from Grammar and Arnstie will tour Ye Belding, while Northern Bubukha and Royals loom as strong challengers under try rules.
The badminton championships draw lists matchups including Bun Ellen against Genge and Ky McCloskey versus Osmand with scheduled play from 7:40 PM to 10:20 PM. Notable pairings feature Murty Le Renert and McCloskey, with several local players like O Sullivan, Hunter, and Gange in key slots.
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