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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Sep 23, 1950
Page
2
A burnt body believed to be a migrant man identified as Eric Gordon Atoms, 40, employed by the Interior Department, was found weeks after disappearance. Police and an assistant scientist provided evidence. an inquest is expected within roughly two weeks.
Hollywood plans to sponsor a Miss Australia tour in New York. The event involves a company funding travel and expenses for a sixteen to twenty thousand dollar sponsorship over an eight week European trip, with duties covering visas. A spokesman cites Hochimele Productions as coordinating the sponsorship and details of payments.
The Minister for Mines said an oil exploration license has been granted to DG Le Kilto of Milbourne in County Grey. He announced an immediate start for scout boring and Major field operations would follow if results warranted.
Sydney court refused A Goaford's bid for a new trial in the Ferguson murder case after 15 years. Chief Justice and colleagues ruled the application out of time and not appointing new evidence. Ferguson remains sentenced to death. prison release not granted.
Sydney report details the discharge of quadruplets from a local hospital this week. Authorities confirm care was provided in the nursery and a nurse involved in the birth will visit soon. The story notes excitement among family members and the community over the newborns.
Joey Brown defeated Australian lightweight champion Jack Hansen in the tenth round of a twelve round bout at Wear Melbourne Stadium. The match ended with Brown delivering a knockout blow, while Hopson Alt did not win and the bout left both fighters even on the night.
Dispute among wool buyers and farmers cooperative leaders ends with agreed postponement of Goulburn wool sales. J Kelly of Farmers Grakiers Cooperative Insurance Ch details transport arrangements for shipments from Can M Tir Meetly water. Wool sales set for October 4 and 5.
Traders at Albury concede after a quarrel over freight charges for wool moving to the seaboard. Buyers had pressed to shift costs, citing delivery delays and space shortages at selling centers, while Seaboard centers handle Australian clips more smoothly amid rising costs.
A Canberra Aero Club plane on loan to Sydney will be retained for Sydney exhibition work. Secretary Le Thompson says the Canberra club will return a Sydney inspected aircraft. The second Canberra plane is undergoing repairs in Sydney and not yet airworthy.
Students at Canberra Technical College showcased a wide range of work attracting a larger crowd than expected. Highlights included an electrical section with an oscilloscope and vacuum triode, a photorelectric cell, and art, pottery, carpentry, woodwork, dressmaking, and major mechanics displays.
The Empire Gladstone wreck, a British freighter grounded near Mayataca Red five miles south of Merimbula, was sold. The tender from Th and M Buckland of Merimbula was accepted by the Underwriters, but the price remains undisclosed.
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