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Newspaper

Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Sep 08, 1949

Page

3

Traffic Breaches and Fines Reported in August

A sequence of traffic offenses and penalties is recorded. Names such as Ronald Glover and John Edward Grame appear alongside charges for failing to give way, driving without license, negligent operation, and alcohol-related breaches. Court citations list dates in August and fines with costs, reflecting minor local offenses and vehicle infractions.

Fia Pedre Iceman Ronald Glover George Henry Grave Perne Defendath i al Ra Tout Nour Tere John Edwart Grame Jardine Street Mingaton Trac Poe In Higor John McCoupail Mubvale John ‘Robert Tawne Fantlake Wiliam Hang Kimber Suttor Aimalis Aix Aialle Augie Igor Mere Aye Murphy Belmore Gerdens Barton Duntroon Road

Rampaging shooter fatally wounds in chemist shop

A gunman opened fire with a 45 caliber automatic, entering a chemist shop and fatally injuring Maurice Cohan and his family. He fled into the street firing on bystanders, killing a driver and wounding others before disappearing. The attacker then rammed a house and assaulted residents before escape.

Thadi Fey Neekin Anrun Tor Maurice Cohan Cohen Mia Fsrom M House

Wool Market Run With Mixed Quality At Brisbane Sale

A rough report notes steady wool values with only minor changes from the Brisbane sale. Buyers showed demand for fine wools while weaker lots and mid quality grades underperformed. Prices hinted at regional differences and session volatility.

Brigbane Brisbane A Foyle Ince Tully Elon

Canberra housing blocks released in private sector bid

Department announces release of seven blocks in the O’Connor and Limestone Avenue area with covenants and prices from £3,009 to 63,300. Additional blocks in section 25 facing Bonneynd Cowper streets to follow. officials say more sites available but private residential development on the south side remains limited.

Rivate Arthur David and Bol Garwood O'Connor Molongio River Limestone Avenue Angua and Cowper Reefs Bonneynd Cowper Streets Lother Narrabundah Canberra

Northbourne and Meld in pennant playoff entries

In the pennant competition schedule Batt day afternoon features Northbourne versus Meld in division 3 Alzally Ainalle second match Yerralimle at Mt Barton Northtern Club lists include B Mixed 1 and B Mixed 2 teams with numerous players like D Gourlay F Ro er and M Kent among others battling for top positions.

Northbourne Alzally Ainalle Yerralimle Mt Barton Northtern D. Gourlay F. Roer Mime L. Mahoney Misahard Mes. Droop Mrs. Kent Ladien Miane M. Kent A. Kent M. Gouriay D. Brophy Plindere H. Burden Kingey Mra. Dawes Kinkiey C. Witt M. May Mra. Wilde Mra Schulte R. Besley Hammond Mire M. Hilton J. Hlingeworth Hilton Bennett

Melbourne crisis prompts school closures and health alerts

A Melbourne report notes immediate closures of kindergarten services and ongoing public health measures following an outbreak. Officials including Mrs Brett and Miss Borg coordinate responses as fatalities rise to 31 with a total of 488 affected. The situation triggers urgent government action and community warnings.

Barton A Frege Me Ayter Eae Rey Be Bylaw Mere Melbourne A. Wralbe Bcheolx Mra Brett P. Borg Mise N. Brace

Ennis Draws Mixed Entries in Local Meet

The record shows a list of participants across mixed and ladies events including names like Buckmaster Farman Roberts and Pope Buckmaster. Several entries such as J. Peynolits and Crawley appear among various divisions with multiple Mrs and Miss titles noted.

Convine A. Bell Mire Pope Mra Buckmaster Esengor

Social Tennis Teams Compete Across Venues

readable OCR lists players and clubs for social tennis matches at Yarralumia and other venues. The fragment names players by team and participants across multiple divisions including A, B, and C events with various surnames.

Sutfarralumia Schurdt Winders Meikle Ed J. Johnson G. Wilde Yarralumia J. Hammond B. Bennett R. Besley Hilton J Mendeme Mageyamin Ett

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