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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Sep 30, 1947

Page

3

Canberra Rifle Club Opens New Quarter Shooting Meet

The Canberra Rifle Club reports results from the first shoot of the new quarter. Competitors include McNally 42-6.4-09 and Loyd Hoy 57.75-448 with marks such as 41-05-40 and 44-4.20. Other shooters listed are Pattis, F Webb, WW Prime, Fairwilt, Sean, LHe, and Noakes amid mixed scores.

McNally Youre Loyd Hoy Pattis F. Webb WW. Prime Fairwilt Wae Sean 1A Lhe Noakes

Royal Commission on Disposals Inquiries Mentioned In Senate

The Royal Commission on Disposals faces irregularities and a call for inquiry in the Senate. Senator Ashley discussed potential hearings while noting Mr Beale’s position and not being the first to push politics from the Disposals Commission. The discussion referenced a notable Australian prime minister.

Benate Press Army Alpen Benator Ashley Beale Jobine Australia

Prokum Seer Bottle Used in Assault

In Sydney a man allegedly assaulted Harry Miller during a quarrel using a broken beet bottle. Police cited that 27 stitches were needed for wounds to Miller’s face and body. The accused, Wijiama, was remanded until October 10.

Sydney

Wool sale report notes strong competition and high clearances

A partial wool sale summary from Sydney reports eight bales sold with good prices and firm demand. Competition came from the Continent, Yorkshire, and local buyers, with private sales and catalogued lots totaling a large clearance across nine or more districts, including Mudgee and Dalewares.

Sydney Monaay Valven Ann Ani Yorkshire

American boxers to leave bydyney and return home

Freddy Dawson and Eddie Marcus plan to depart Sydney by Monday. Dawson, facing an apparent incarceration issue, will return to America within two months as a substitute foe for Date? Denyon. Marcus also opts to go home due to an injury and will not be ready.

Bydney Freddy Dawson Eddie Marcus Dawson America Miller Denyon Willams

Two Boys Remanded After Walking Tour Employment Search

Police said Henry Prot ton and William Patterson, on a walking tour seeking work, faced questions and were remanded after being towed in for questioning. Authorities attributed their actions to poor upbringing.

Henry Protton William Patterson Costes Bergwant Moreia Tae Boye

Canberra Police Target Drinking at Dance Halls

The Canberra police continued their weekend crackdown on drinking near dance halls visiting the Hfall dance on Friday. They took the names of seven offenders but no arrests were made.

Canberra

Seven Days Gaol For Nudist

Presence of women and children prompts minister to seven days in gaol for nudism. Blair argues the need to calm fears from the skin disease scare and the public’s concern over nudity. The notice reflects a period attitude toward decency and social order in a small community.

Blair Min-Tan

Homebush stock sales report with mixed prices and steady market

Fragmented report notes 31,837 head offered at Homebush. Heavy lambs sold at about 1 shilling cheaper, while other lines remained near prior levels. Prices for best cattle varied, with some under 190 shillings per head. Competition tight but market generally unchanged. quality cattle described as juicy, with prime bullocks highlighted.

Ion Anleyerds

Canberra College Lunch and extraordinary share meeting notices

Mr Gaven Long to lunch at Canberra University College on Tuesday October 7. Extraordinary General Meeting of Canberra Broadcasters Limited to discuss capital reduction from 680000 to 381090 and related resolutions to be held at 136-138 Arrest on October 7 at 10 80 am. Secretarial notice by A W Wilson. Also assorted classified ads for furniture and timber in Queanbeyan and Kingston areas.

Gaven Long Sistas Canberra University College Canberra Broadcasters Baturda Torenoon Txsonalder Peas Uve Phillip Street Sydney Eng A.W. Wilson

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