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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Apr 06, 1939
Page
3
A young sailor named Wally Caphtown recovered jewels valued at 2700 pounds, previously stolen from a cabin. The thief dropped a chained jewel in his pocket and Mac Cain of Hong Kong aided in the recovery during a Manila voyage.
Police investigate a string of break ins and robberies in the Laverys and Jackson area. Stolen items include a large cash sum and a watch. No arrests have been made, and inquiries continue.
Fragmented clippings report jobs and sales including a housemaid ad, firewood for sale at 2600 tons with good burning, and canvassing references. Also listed are Canberra area sports mentions including Easter holiday games with Rose Bay, Queanbeyan, and city matches plus player names and match details.
A brief report notes the marriage of General Blamey in Melbourne with scarce readable details. The fragment hints at a formal ceremony and attendance, emphasizing the event without adding uncertain dates or extra names.
Anecdotal notes praise Dr Morse's Indian root remedies for indigestion. The tale mentions a Montu author and a boasted method, with references to diet and immediate relief. Disjointed phrases hint at a historical sales or medical column lacking coherent structure.
Fragmented notice lists dates and venues for performances in April with names like Albert Hall and Sil ver Greys. It mentions orchestra, pianist, and dancers, plus box numbers, stamps, and contact hints, reflecting a busy cultural schedule with multiple acts and hours.
Public notice from the Federal Capital Press of Australia Limited detailing an order in the Supreme Court of the Australian Capital Territory concerning a lease variant under Real Property Ordinance W25-1988. It outlines permitted use, personnel limits, and substitutions, with dates, parties, and solicitor notices.
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