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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Sep 19, 1950
Page
2
Reported theft spree in Forrest Red Hill leads to juveniles and a girl appearing in the Children’s Court on Thursday. Police note many burglaries involve youths working in groups and in some cases home owners are reluctant to release names of residents.
London authorities report a civil action against Fairlent Ltd owners of the airliner that crashed near Vanda Glamorgan on March 12. The summons allege airworthiness contravention in the worst air disaster in the world, with only three passengers surviving from a flight carrying 74 Welsh supporters from Belfast to an international match.
Draft programme for Canberra Jubilee submitted to Director General F H Berryman by ACT Jones Committee outlines main Commonwealth programme and local events. It proposes church led intro on Sunday December 1 and festivities on Commonwealth Day January 1, Australia Day January 26, Canberra Day March 12, and Empire Day May 4 with arts, exhibitions, school programs, and national unity themes across Canberra and the ACT.
A 25-year-old Brighton clerk, Morris Sutton Ramaden Brewer, appeared in the Criminal Court charged with murdering Carmen Walters at East Brighton on May 1. The Crown alleged Brewer, who had been engaged to Walters, killed her after a breakup, describing a moment of escalating violence leading to her death.
In Sydney a sabotage probe emerges with officials noting possible sabotage at Bunnerong near Bunnerang. Acting SA Gilet reports uncertainty over an attempted act while investigators pursue leads and assess impact on industrial operations and efficiency claims.
In Maitland on Monday farmer Patrick ONeill of East Maitland won first prize with the ticket named New Hope. The same day other prizes were drawn for the 2139 series including Second Prize 11674 at Annandale and Fourth Prize 11252 in Burnney G.P.O. Troubles from a February fire were noted in the area.
John Watron was fined £2 and given a short prison term after pleading guilty to drunkenness and drunk and disorderly conduct. He was arrested Saturday night, released on bail hours later, and taken into custody again Sunday morning after a disturbance on a bus.
Passengers aboard the migrant ship New Australia report crowded conditions but assert care and consideration for travelers. The 22,500 ton liner, formerly Monarch of Bermuda, was refitted for a South American run and used as a troop transport before arriving in Sydney with about 400 migrants, mainly bricklayers carpenters and plumbers. Early arrivals include many children destined for jobs at the British migrant centre in Bathurst where they will be allocated.
Rain in Los Angeles yesterday postponed the final between Frank Sedgman and Ted Schroeder for the Pacific Southwest singles title.
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