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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Apr 29, 1949
Page
6
The readable fragments preserve scattered names and terms such as May, Arabian, Tom Patong, and various proper nouns. Content is fragmented with no coherent events, dates, or locations clearly identifiable for a concrete news summary.
Ambiguous text outlines a Saturday program with greyhound racing, running stakes, and multiple participants. Names like Beechs, Johnston, and Kingham appear among various clubs and universities. The fragmentary source hints at a diverse schedule including nursing and hospital teams.
A libel suit against Wis B over an article about a Jewish movement and a vice-president of Youth Aliyah was dismissed. The piece allegedly implied funding misuse and terror links, but the court found no defamatory statement.
The document lists opening round teams for Rathday across grades. It names players such as Alpatic Macks J Oirary Bloomfield Backen Curtin Connelley Burch and forwards Trembearth Mullan Thompson plus many others across B Grade and Emergencies with numerous surnames and initials indicating squad selections.
Officials report counterfeit Returned from Active Service badges found and seized. Authorities urge recipients to verify authenticity and avoid use of forged insignia.
Fragmented stock ledger mentions Prime weth to 61 and other rates with irregular pricing. The garbled text references Arm rates and irregularities in garden related values, offering no clear trades or outcomes.
Participants listed include Mrs Aitken and Mrs Fryer with downs noted. B grade names such as Mrs Hylea appear, with scores indicating four down. The fragment shows a round of play and results but lacks full context or dates.
Devonport Labour League seeks arbitration over a federal election dispute. Obstacles cited include alleged irregularities in financial backing and representation within Tasmanian branches. The claim centers on the 30 percent financial support threshold and the center state committee’s role in the annual sessions.
Fruit inspectors from the Department of Agriculture will inspect oranges sent to markets over the coming weeks to ensure maturity. The Agriculture Minister stated sales will be barred and growers prosecuted if fruit is not mature. He noted immature Valencia oranges taste wild and lack color, deterring buyers and depressing the harvest’s value until prices recover.
Minister for Agriculture Mr Graham announced plans to establish the Yanco Experimental Farm as a dedicated Irrigation College. The project aims to serve New South Wales and potentially all Australia with a focused course for fruit growing industry workers.
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