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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Sep 21, 1948

Page

4

Canberra Rifle Club Saturday rifle meet results reveal top scores

Canberra shooters dominated the club event with Neville Cenwmane and George Ps leading the top aggregate and individual scores. The day featured handicap and quarterly aggregates, with awards announced for Milipa, Hudeong, Haslam, and F. Bich, among others, as Bundey and Marulan teams competed in the Southern match.

Ares Neville George Ps Acore Iaaham iNoa Sa L Blewitt Menton Darling Lowen Husery J. Peleatley Kershaw F. Bich Milipa Hudeong L. Haslam

National Sheep Dog Trials Entries Close

Entries close for the national sheep dog trials with emphasis on the meeting of the New Ban land champion. Mentions of exhibitors, show performances, and inspection of dogs on benches are noted, with details on entry procedures and spectator access forthcoming.

Malynd Ince

Fire gutted top floor of Pitt Street building in Sydney

A major blaze on Pitt Street gutted the top floor of a city building housing a footwear store and a restaurant. Fire crews from seven brigades fought the flames for over an hour to prevent spread to adjacent structures between Market and Park Streets. A mother, daughters, two men and others escaped amidst heavy smoke. Damages estimated at up to 80,000. Fire investigators later examined the scene.

Sydney Pitt Street Hagardone Market Park B Traets Graph Squad Avene

Orchardist held unit to plead in murder attempt case

Giovanni Agostino a 42 year old orchardist was found unfit to plead to charges of attempting to murder two policemen in Sydney. Judge Holden ordered custody under the Lunacy Act as medical evidence described his deteriorating mental state and delusions involving insects.

Sydney Giovanni Agostino Holden Agostino Yond Robert Laxton Peter Donoghie Rievens Viraard Viera Agustino Laxton

Armidale and Sydney golfers chase country title at Manly

Armidale golfer B and a suburban player tied for top in the country championship at Manly with two over par. Viattota showed strong form as district competition gathered pace with OTB from Wamara and Behringer leading in the handicap rounds. Notable scores include Behringer 7 and players from Cumberland and Canberra among others.

Sydney Armidale Manly Viattota Hunter Tures Marroning Wamara Wan Behringer Chas Ang AL Kensington Hebringer Cumberland

S OXER REMANDED ON ASSAULT CHARGE SYDNEY

A man described as a boxer, 38, was remanded at Paddington Court on Monday after being charged with assaulting two men and two women at Rose Bay on September 3. Named victims include Herbert Dell and Anthony Wawn, plus Mrs Amy Flacrence Dell and Florence Wawn. Remanded until September 30 with a 500 pound bail.

Sydney Boxer Big Paddington Court Rose Bay Robert Peters Herbert del Anthony Wawn Amy Flacrence Dell Wawn Florence Wawn Mir. Cookson Peter

Rep. Ca Loses Roles and Funds Amid Crisis

Stoney, Monday. A fractured report details Rep. Ca losing roles and funds as the MEPC.A founders faced demotion. President Hageston notes patronage withdrawal by Gov. Northcott, while party figures lament leadership and funding cuts. State finances show strain from legacy sources, risking society activities and the university’s work.

Stoney Mepc.a Ite J. Hageston Himaalton Fia Northcott Adda Luernselvon Masoitum Legacina

Holbrook to Meet Acton Club in Saturday Match

Negotiations proceed for a Saturday football clash between Holbrook and Acton. Holbrook is described as a strong southern district side, with Acton expected to reinforce with players from other clubs. The season opener is set for Canberra with Narrandera also mentioned in plans.

Joawean Acton Holbrook Actom Acton Canberra Vinther Narrandera

Wool Show Declines Mark Sydney Sale

Wool sales fell with Merino descriptions lower across the board. Yorkshire buyers led activity with Continental support as greasy merino fetched lower bids. Of 102 bales offered, 23 sold at auction, signaling reduced demand and weaker prices for the session.

Sydney Sonaay Yorkshire Buyera TOG Nix Dalva Miong Adaminary Cooma

Flemington Stock Sale Report at Flemington Yard

Buyers at Flemington yards faced a mixed sale with 17 080 head in livestock and strong competition. Prime ewes to 63 68, prime cattle including steers to 23 and bullocks to 65, cows to 48, wide quality ranges, good inquiry for 1760 head offered. Medium to heavy weights dearer by about 20s while other classes were firmer to 0.

Sydney Flemington Ale Rime Wethern Nam

Australian business drive and British imports noted in Canberran talk

The article records Mr Brow and Mrs Bow returning from England with observations on clothing and woollen goods supply, British demand, and rising Australian capital inflows. It notes unemployment being low, food production improving, and widespread interest in Australia as a future refuge for investors and potential visitors from England and France. Mr Bow cites plans, contacts, and a wish from Mr Winston to move to Australia in the future.

We-Cpmret Sendin Woods BR Soow Dusinesaman Onglend Wea Borra England Brow Canberra Fem Anaioua Bann Austra Mans Australie Poodetutte Bow Bering Australia France Austra

State lottery Wynney Monday draw results and prizes

Lottery number 1721 drawn today with first prize no 0201 Going Home indicated by Charl Paul Osher Granville. Second prize no 3430 June indicated by 8.8 Davidsen Brook. Third prize no Taos June indicated by Mirm Maui Seymour 79 At Thomas Street Clovelly. Fourth prize no M4666 Side alas indicated by A B White Sydney. Special tomorrow Miss Arden's representative Miss Brightwell provides Elizabeth Arden preparations.

Wydney Mr. Charl Paul Osher Granville Davidsen Brook Taos Mirm Maui Seymour White A.bo Sydney Finch Wean Street Green

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