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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Sep 18, 1947
Page
6
The city squad schedules a Sunday training at the oval with players including Beetem McCalen James and Hawke joining Hello Clear McKay, as part of a light practice ahead of the week. Hawke and McKay are named among the main participants.
The second semifinals will be held on Saturday with Young Anglicans facing Scheme and Sr Margie and bie advancing.
More than 101 parents attended a Canberra High School visit on Tin diy, focusing on the domestic welfare room, technical studies, and singing classes. The Parents and Citizens Association discussed the "children's Charter" and “The Home and school” with interest in education methods and technical education development in Great Britain.
The Royal Canberra golf event lists players and scores from the third round with times and standings including McGinneas, Richolson, Critchley, Penglans, Clough, Jonnaton, Jef fery, Eccles, Hunt, Barwick, McGregor, Rowling, McGuiness, Crombie, Rigg, and more. The long list records scores around 10 to 13 minutes and late totals up to 2.1, with numerous participants and placements in a dense field.
Judge dismissed contempt charges against Waters editor and publisher after a hearing in the Arbitration Court. The case arose from two articles published in a newspaper. The judge found no intent to contempt and noted officials should be believed in subsequent oath-related matters.
In Auckland, during a dramatic hearing, a witness described fear of assault as a witness sobbed. The magistrate, Mr. Laxford, heard testimony alleging a man and his friends attempted to rape a woman. defenses claimed a key was planted to her home.
The winter tennis season concludes Saturday with the C Mixed Ghat event featuring Flinders WN against Alpe, as the AWCLAMIEUT club crowns the season winner by two grades, amid the Gorm Cup sponsorship from Nort hourne. The event, open to mixed teams of men and women, marks the Year 1026 donation of the Gurmamn Cup and follows a challenge format.
Nealogical survey of the ACT reports no mineral survey in the last 12 months near Paddy's Creek despite gold traces found nearby. Geologists note surveys planned by Redomints and approvals sought for mining activity near Cotter and Brindahella area.
Police opposition failed as bail was granted at £500 for Leslie Wilbet Worth an undercharged man in the case of a criminal offence on September 6. Bruderiin 21 Mos Sinn was accused of malicious wounding with intent to do grievous bodily harm. Ward was remanded to October 22.
Rev Alin Muller led a tour through New South Wales to raise funds for Brethren Overseas Mission in Cootamundra region. The mission, based on Arnhem Land, has trained natives in wordwork weaving and crafts, shaping their arts and vocations and sending trainees to the armed forces with skilled trades.
Tenms officials fear lack of accommodation may mar the annual open championships at the Eight Hour weekend. A poor response to billet visitors leaves promises uncertain as government hotel rooms may be scarce. The junior division could feature strongly as Canberra and Sydney clubs arrange billets for visiting juniors. Sydney inquiries for Friday arrivals add to logistics. Players are limited to Tour events and cannot enter doubles with different partners to avoid delays in main events.
National football article outlines Manuka versus Monake showdown in the Grand Final. Key players Aansiie and Manuka’s defenders, including Norman Taylor, are highlighted as teams plan counter strategies. Analysts note balanced midfields, pace, and anticipated TV coverage as the decisive factors in the bout.
Wednesday Lottery No. 149 drawn with principal prizes listed for several syndicates and individuals. Winners include the “Memetiit' synificate” and “Our Heln” Syndicate among others. prizes include numbers 08033 22068 and 12424. Lottery No. 1550 will be drawn tomorrow.
In Chicago Wernwsny Jack Kramer defeated Dinny Pulls Australia 7 4 in an exhibition match before 3 000 spectators at the Safle Cycle Chile College. In San Francisco Kramer and Brown beat Long and Palle in doubles 6 3 0 4, while Brown defeats Australia’s Tom Brown 6 3 47.
A man named John Jones Thomiomen, 58, of Atkinson Street, Queanbeyan, was found dead at Fairbairn aerodrome yesterday after an apparent collapse involving unidentified vehicle or equipment. Police and investigators were at the scene to determine cause.
Walter Stewart Le Coll, mink manager of Sydney, appealed to the Full Court after being convicted for leaving gold worth 108 za in his possession. McColl received a 12 month sentence for possessing the same gold.
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