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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Aug 02, 1947
Page
2
Fragmentary OCR text describes a dated advertised service about laundry and washing costs. It mentions Australia, Melbourne, and a distributor with references to prices and placement, but the readable portion is garbled and lacks a coherent report of event, date, or responsible organization.
Fragmentary OCR text mentions agents, finperes, and an auction. Partial names and places appear scattered with uncertain context. The readable portions reference Canberra Funeral Directors and a sale or inquiry into house sales or travel services, but details are missing and entities are fragmented.
Deganiaera and Gilbert woe Bulli present Cirates at Pen ance with ten additional copies needed for Aug 10 in Yuse and Aug 15 in Coo bers Avery. Canberra Mule Singers and the Gontiniad Church Choir have been rehearsing separately for three weeks while Mul juiik rehearsals of 7 Voices advance.
A crowded service marked the funeral of Sir Joseph Cook, former prime minister, as contemporaries from Cane Tony and nearby regions gathered. Officials and racing committee members planned entries for upcoming events while discussions touched on southern districts and a forthcoming championship in New South Wales.
The readable text provides no coherent event, names, places, or dates. It appears as garbled OCR fragments with stray phrases and no identifiable action or outcome to summarize.
Fragmented OCR notes report a Sydney lottery draw with principal results unclear. Names like J Beth 4 Cleventon Teams Mauiatwathe and Mayfield appear, plus third prize No S117 SHAN. Mentions of Syndicats and Mrs Gladys Reynolds, Buckland Street, Five Dock, with a Tuesday draw date likely in 1890.
Fragmentary OCR notes describe a person nicknamed Monty heading to England from Sydney and Melbourne, with unclear place names and stray phrases about travels and plans. The text lacks coherent dates, destinations, or identifying details to confirm events or individuals.
Early notes describe the Australian National University’s Canberra project with a small staff in the Department of the National University inquiry. Key figures Sir Howard Florey and Professor Raymon Soares are cited with discussions on site, staffing, and planning for future training and research at the national university.
Greek guerrillas withdraw after attacking the port of Alexandria as reported from London by Reuters correspondent Chowry Tomes.
Intense prewar rivalry marks the afternoon program at Manuka Oval with Queanbeyan facing off against a youthful RALC side and five Tigers absent at the carnival. Games include Ainslie versus Eastlake at Turner and a likely clash at York Park while Manuka hosts York Park and other venues.
The article outlines ongoing rugby league games with teams Norths and Hall among others. It lists selections by Northy for Teall at University oval and notes officials including E McCullah Thawke Armstrong and others.
A committee led by Mr Chitley plans to advise on scientific defence matters. Key figures include the head of the CBN LF WG and professors from Melbourne University and the University of Worcester. The latest event in Christchurch is noted with attendance and roles among academicians and defense experts.
Fragmented OCR text mentions a wrestler performing in the United States and Australia. It names Sydney and Phoenix with references to venues and dates. Details are garbled but suggest a biographical note on athletic success abroad and a planned appearance at a stadium event in May.
Tokyo report states Dr Evatt plans to depart Japan today after meeting General Mawarue. The party will board the Australian Cometh bound for Yokohama.
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