Ambulance Delayed by Motorist in Piet Today
Ambulance officers severely criticized a motorist who refused to yield right of way to a Central District ambulance racing to an accident in Piet today. The victim, Colin Everingham Forty seven, of Parramatta, suffered hand injuries and the crew fought through a crowd of about 200 to reach him despite four minutes of delay. Police who tried to clear the way were opposed by onlookers.
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Bydney
Moterial
Central District
Piet
Colin Campbellveringham
Parratram
Everingham
British sapper Butterworth cleared in murder charge
A British court martial found Sapper Butterworth not guilty of murdering a Russian lieutenant. The defense argued he did not intend to kill and that the evidence did not prove a murder charge beyond reasonable doubt.
Foundry Workers Reject Court Decision in Melbourne
A mass meeting of Ironworkers Union members in Melbourne rejected Judge O Mara s wage increase denial. An ultimatum to employers with seven days to seek a court offer was set. if not, union committee may strike employ slow tactics or ban overtime. The secretary Mr B Flannagan warned a lock out likely.
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Melbourne
Judge O'Mara
B. Flannagan
Two-up Raid Disrupts Rookwood Cemetery Gambling Den
Police raided a midnight two-up game among graves at Rookwood Cemetery in Sydney. About 80 men were present. 12 were caught and charged with gaming, the others escaped. The site was lit by acetylene and kerosene heaters for warmth.
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Sydney
Rookwood
Burwood
Plane to be used in spray tests against grasshoppers
Locust awards in Tamworth and Coonabarabran will be sprayed from an RAAF plane this week with a 696 mixture containing densine hexachloride. The Minister of Agriculture announced cooperation with the Victorian Department and RSASAF. Original tests by Victoria showed winged swarms. tests now target hopper swarms before they become winged. If a plane cannot reach swarms in timber belts, swarms in pea country will be located and sprayed dusted and baited.
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Sydney
Tamworth
Coonabarabran
R.A.A.F
Minter of Agriculture
Graham
Rsasaf
State Lottery Drawn Numbers Report Mixed at Sydney
Lottery No. 1301 drawn today shows first prize 61834 Hopper 90 City Road Sydney. Second prize 96258 Cropley Blue Street agency. Third prize 87047 St Treasa syndicate E Webb 29 Agar Marrickville. Fourth prize 77351 Short syndicate Mim Bloomfield 14 80 Reservoir Sydney.
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Bydney
T. Hopper
City Road
Sydney
Econd
Cropley
Blue Street
Aganey
Mim J. Bloomfield
Reservoir Street
Mosquito Planes Set New Records Between Towns
In Townsville on Wednesday reports say the Mosquito plane, after a Tuesday Mancot to Archerfield 87 minutes record, flew Archerfield to Garbutt in 2 hours 274 minutes. Australians lose 40 to NTL Hailto.
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Townsville
Mancot
Archerfield
Garbutt
NTL
Hailto
Dogs Arrive by Air for Canberra Sheep Dog Trials
Canberra Kennel Club hosts the sheep dog trials at Manuka Oval on October 1. Secretary G Westcott notes large entries and air arrivals from Melbourne and Sydney to speed judging, with 12 dogs from Melbourne and 20 from Sydney expected. Notable entries include Douglas of Clarence and Rollo of Warwick.
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Alr
Canberra
Kenic
Manuks Oval
G. Westcott
Mnp
Arthur Collin
Ot” Bouth
Australia
Bonnet
Bungendore
Gueenaland
C. Smith
Bt. George
Nelling
Malbourne
Sydney
Douglas of
Clarence
Traloop
C. Milward
Melbourne
A. J. Carter
Whch
Atevent
Rollo
Warwick
W. G. Spitfield
Twnet
America
Clothing gifts from Canberra for UNRRA relief
More than 17 pairs and ten bags of unwanted clothing were donated to the Canberra branch of UNRRA for overseas relief. Volunteers sorted and packed the garments for dispatch, with seventy percent to China and the rest to Europe. The items were mostly in good condition, including suits hats and children’s clothing, with an old flowing Petticoat among the oldest pieces.
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Canberra
UAN
RRLA
China
Europe
Mula
Derekeberly
Goodnena
Albaon
New Nine Hole Course Planned for Federal Golf Club
The Federal Golf Club will open a new nine hole course at Red Hill after Interior Department surveyors approved minor plan adjustments. Two holes from Ambered country were altered and relocated to clear land, with completion anticipated in the near future.
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Federal Golf Club
Red Hill
Department of the Interior
Photographic Society Holds Annual Meeting and Awards
The Photographic Society met at the 2CA Theatrette to judge the year’s best pictures in senior and beginner sections. C B Christian’s Gun Valley won senior and W Howe’s Bubbles won in the beginner. Officers elected included President H Mackinnon and Secretary K Carnall. The annual report showed a credit balance of about 5. A colour programme closed the evening.
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2CA
Christian
R. Stevenson
K. ‘Carnall
W. Howe
Menara
K. Whitney
K. Dinnervill
J. Benjamin
Cooper
K. Dinnerville
U S Davis Cup Players May Miss State Titles
The article warns the American Davis Cup team risks entering Melbourne without practice if delayed until December. It notes Australian contenders like state champion Suion and Bromwich partner Reese in rounds that may define the national team and Melbourne schedule.
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U.S
Sydney
Melbourne
Australia
Suion
Reese
Wingles
Bromwich
Asters' Quarters at Community Hospital Progress
Work continues on new quarters at Community Hospital. The hospital board has long planned expanded accommodation and is making every effort to complete the embedding of the upgraded facilities.
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Asters
To Exaberre
Grand finals set for Grimm on Saturday in A Grade
The women's hockey grand finals will be played at Grimm on Saturday afternoon at 3:15 PM. Teams listed include Pail and Wurrest with players J Kenai and Sebenal mentioned among participants.
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Grimm
Pher
Sebenal
Kenai
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Photographic Society
Rm” Lone
Woolworths
Kingston
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