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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Sep 29, 1949

Page

3

Gun Runner Pignatorie Sentenced In Central Court

James Pignatorie known as Jimmy the Yank Pignatorie was jailed in the Central Court for possession of cannabis and cocaine. He received 12 months for marijuana and 3 months for cocaine with sentences concurrent. Police intercepted him near Victoria and King Street on September 12, with notice of appeal filed.

Kydney Wednraday Hey James Gape Layer Vitoria Brest Linghurat Jimmy the Yank King's Ordan Hawkins LB. Gaskill Bafer Victoria William Etreeth King's Crome Pagnataria Wannoarehed Uta Yates

Carpenter Charged Over Alleged Illegal Possession Goods

A carpenter was arrested yesterday at Narratinann and charged with illegal possession of a quantity of black corrugated iron suspected in a theft. He was released on a 10 pound bail to appear on October 5.

Narratinann Tnis Iran

Sydney Wool Market Sees Strong Competition in Auction Day

Sydney wool market under strong demand advanced with firmer prices. Merlin firece sold to Bold for five bales of CWR Pine Hill Forbes. Brokers report 19 764 bales on offer representing 74 percent sold. Private notes from previous catalogs total 476 bales and 1 286 bales of akin Wool were disposed.

Sydney Neller Merlin Firece Bold CWR Pine Hill Forbes

Melbourne sales firm reports strong wad sale volume

Melbourne Wemenday reports three selling brokers submitted 9 300 bales for the second series sale today with about 45 percent merino and 55 percent cross-breed wool. Bales were firmer than yesterday and competition was lively. Total clearance achieved.

Melbourne

Twilight Homes Committee Plans Aged Ainslie Dwellings

The Twilight Homes Committee met to request Deputy Director D E Limburg examine plans for aged housing at Ainslie. The scheme aims to house 20 married couples and 1 single person in initial stages with variations for single and married units facing Bonney Street. Discussions covered heating options and verandah shelter from winds.

Merning D. E. Limburg Ainslie Crawford Mes A Bietot Thomas Memra L. Rogers P. Hammond A. Rayment W. McGregor B. Moore H. K Joyce Nd K. Oliphant Bonney Street MarArmur IusLiroonyana Riley Hhenette Mir Limburg

Canberra Guild of Archers Elects Annual Officers

The Canberra Guild of Archers held its annual meeting electing Patron Mesata and officers including President Dr L W Nott Vice president Lia and hon treasurer A N Hunter. The report notes increased membership and finances while planning additions to equipment and a women's program. The club aims to complete the Target House at York Park and host junior and mail tournaments with interstate and overseas clubs.

Canberra Guild of Archers Mesata Elbridge A. D. Fraser W._ A. McLaren L. Morris TA. Brith Wearne M. Flinn T. Longstadt Norris Eld Cayfain FL Nielsen Burroughsiaison Ofcer M. Wein Growidaman R. Croce Hart Bern Amet Couran Ttia York Park

New P.M.G. Works For Canberra And Adjacent District

A report details PMG plans for Canberra and nearby areas with an 18 channel olograph system. Officials Mr G T Caippin and Mr Chippindal discuss expansion of line facilities serving Canberra Sydney and Melbourne and outline the first step in the broader program.

P.M.G Canberra Uaerearoa Eagle Bae Ot Telegraphs G. T. Caippin

Consular Official Questioned Over Advances to High Official

Mr Spender pressed Dr Evatt in Parliament over alleged advances totalling 10 500 pounds used by a consul general in New York and other consular officers without authority. Evatt said he would have questions answered promptly and that no improper conduct was found by a consul general or any consulate. The affair concerns government funds tied to a fund to the New York committee and seven advances of 1000 dollars, 2000 dollars, and 1300 dollars up to March this year.

Spender Warringaheed Faves Alan ‘Consulor Mcvnlin New York Olen Harictans Govlaya Spender Pornihad Evatt Dr. Evatt

High School Sports Highlight at Canberra Meet

Readable portions show Peter Barnard dominating events with 45 inch broad jump 7 feet 2 inches record, plus 100 yards and 230 yards titles. Barbara Thompson wins girls championship. Denman wins boys house title with Lyona second Gowrie third Fisher fourth. Junior results list Joan Limpert and others in multiple events.

Canberra Waasa Peter Barnard Alyle Barnard Barbara Thompson Denman Gowrie Fisher Lyona Joan Limpert Brian Morris Cin Barnaed Reniits Sunior D. Browne Shalker I. Hunt J. Bradley Pees Daview Kent B. Thompson A Halt Grangell and Unwin Browning Hust Sack Rowe Cameron J. Hunt Uae Stevenaam Fyi Wilgon Dawson Har Fer Bodie Rat- Tord Morton McLeay Kimber Barard McCarty Tug O' Wal Denman Reiny Denant Gowrin Marathon Sawrie Nova Witmal Bealls Ange Thea Mortin Wiley Cor Svana Morris Wimot Merrin Wilmot Ack’ Rece Warni Garda Morria An Jeelt Gh Fump Armatrong Aogeli Morris Jammaman Gare Weigley Macafee

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