Canberra Rugby Match Report with Injuries and Close Finish
Canberra schools and clubs faced a rugged rugby day with injuries and a tight finish. Key players from Canberra Grammar and Knox College stood out as Brerm and Newman scored while Brereton and Peachey contributed for Sydney schools in a high tempo regional clash.
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Canbera Lnherien
Piace
Meshal
Canberra
Sieh
Hogrke & Key
Newman
Pratt
Mel Geal
Unc
Brodsnarel
Pullhack
FMC
Sydney
Bohol
Buntroon’ Oval
Brig Tay
SLAC
Mumitaa
Sydney Sehoola
Brerm
Ualog
Pone McCredin
Lemercieres
Brodie
Bnd Goodall
Matale
Bato
Nie
Uier
Knox College
Grammer
Act
Fichoole
Ko Noonan
Hiner
Dannelly T McKavanagh
Ly ‘Aaiwente
Clift
Gertar
McEwen
Barks
Pride Stare
Ebootaia
Merking
Robertaat
Exhibition Golf Exh prods Brilliance at Manly event
A fragmented report covers an exhibition golf outing at Manly with players including Alem Wolarmin and Letts Bolt. The text hints at rounds completed and notable efforts, though details are incomplete in the OCR copy.
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Manly
Loutay
Brie Crem
Fant
Alem Wolarmin
Bolt Pal
Coal Board faces penalties over miners stoppages
A confused report details the Coal Board and Industry Tribunal proposing penalties to miners for unauthorised stoppages. It notes turnout effects, potential job impact, and debates in Parliament about enforcing orders and accountability amid ongoing industry tensions.
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Ate Gaul
Atiners’ Federation
Joint
Cal Board
Fony
Newde of
Ain Uv Community
Joint Coal Board
Miners’ Federation
Conem
Tne
Coml Industry ‘Tribunal
Hex
Minera’ Federation
Coal
Coat Industry Tribunal
Albiney-General
Death of Mr George Fitzpatrick
George Fitzpatrick, noted philanthropist with long service to charitable works and the Darwood Home for Children, died after a brief illness aged about 60. He worked for 30 years as a clerk for the G.P.O. and later supported Sir Chase’s work and youth charities. He leaves a widow and several daughters and sons.
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Weil
Women's hockey result and standings summary
A garbled report shows a women’s hockey match where a team defeated rivals 3 to 2. Names and places are unreadable, but the item notes local university teams and scores, with references to coaches and players unclear due to OCR errors.
Old Broken Hill Resident's Death
The obituary notes the death of an elderly Broken Hill resident. It mentions a long life and ties to Lebanon and Australia, with unclear spelling and fragmented wording. The piece preserves the basic fact of a local death and ethnic links without graphic detail.
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Broken Hill
Planes Shown At New York Airport Opening
Items at the New York airport opening feature the Surya Mery and Sekar Bas planes with wartime service history. Remarks by President Truman highlight economic growth and the airport as a symbol of faith in the nation’s future, while Dewey counters the president’s view.
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N.Y
Martin
New York
Squadron 34
Tamoua Bpitiine
Darwin
Atx
RAF
Vampira
Asiatic Promag
Washington
Sriea
Truman
Arnerton
Aeros
Venir Dewey
Presi Gemey
Pees
Royal Canberra Golf Club Finalists Edge in Tight Cup Fight
Royal Canberra golfers battle through a tight final with key plays by A. E. and Doddrel as both sides push for a decisive finish. The match features near misses, long drives, and sharp putting from competitors including Wallace and Pikey, leaving the Cup outcome uncertain until the last holes.
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Y Royal Camberra
Sorndreit
Aso
Tre Deat
Fami Nonin
Wallace
Sean
Pikey
Man Found Dead in CSLR Building
A man was found dead in the CSLR building after apparently being deceased for several hours. Police say there are no immediate signs of foul play and investigations are ongoing.
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CSLR
CEA
Roe
Police Sergeant Shot In Corowa Sunday
Fragmentary report states a police sergeant was found shot near Corowa on Sunday with a bullet wound. He was taken to the police station and admitted in hospital. details are unclear amid references to personal police anxiety and worry.
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Corowa
Mister Bean
Toeli
Autiey
Canherra Forecast From the Meteorological Page
The forecast notes cloud cover and light north west winds as mentioned by the observer, with remarks on the overall weather pattern for the period.
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Canherra
Sayles
Observer criticizes wartime trials in Japan verdicts
A reader opinion contends that postwar war crimes trials in Japan failed to deliver justice. It questions Tojo's culpability and suggests Allied actions did not fully expose or deter aggression. The piece cites General MacArthur and references ongoing debates over evidentiary strength and accountability.
Test Flights Of Tadpole Wing In Two Months
A clipping describes planned test flights for a new Tadpole Wing within two months. It notes Commonwealth oil ministry involvement, a CAR in charge, and Aeronautical Research bureau discussions about a new wing type offering structural advantages and potential power-plant integration.
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Commonwealth Oil- Minion
Algcraft
Minkater
My. Dedman
New Regulations for Motor Trucks In Sydney
New regulations aim to curb truck accidents in metro Sydney. Heavy vehicles over 21 tons face speeds up to 15 mph, with limits reducing to 20 mph where roads are built up. Trucks over six tons must travel slower in built up areas. Three ton loads face stricter limits in built up zones, with 30 mph in cities and higher elsewhere. The Australian Transport Advisory Board urges compliance.
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Sydney
Cleiaine Teomrber
Ene Biate
Metro- Bolan
Lae
Lous
Leas
Penrae
Aged Couple Escape Death By Gas Trigger Incident
Sydney reports an aged couple narrowly escaped a gas disaster after a gas meter and supply caused a dangerous blast. Jack Hughes, 73, collapsed and Kicked at his door to summon help as the pipe pressure surged. Paramedics rushed them to St Vincent's Hospital where their condition was monitored.
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Sydney
Jack Hughes
Axczin
YMCA Meeting and Club Notices in Dallas Hall
The city club announces the Scitiucky Beaming Club will meet as usual in Dallas Hall on Thursday night at 738. The HY Club meets on rising time in the Dill at 30 minutes past. Saturday morning the badminton session begins with the nat tractote event.
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Scitiucky Beaming Club
Dall Hall
International water polo and fencing results report
The sports page lists water polo results with Sweden beating Belgium and other nations, Argentina defeating Chile, and Yugoslavia edging Australia. In fencing, France tops the men’s events with 3 wins, Belgium and the United States also placing, and individual bouts showing Garrard and Fahey among winners.
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Wivares Wai Raal
Godel
Johan
Grant Britain
Mweden
Beet
Tay
Hungary
Oresee
Chile
Spain
Yugonavia
Australia
Beltel
Egypt
Tance
Arioa
Belgium
Uri Az L Pisin
Amt Battery
Raypl
France
Aly
Belgum
United Mealen
Melbourne case for Olympic Games
Melbourne officials led by Lara Mayor forecast optimism at a June conference about Melbourne hosting the Olympic Games. The report mentions Raymond and Detroit, UB A, as Melbourne’s leading Olympic venue prospects and notes a hunger-related protest linked to a Danish gift. Five hundred sandwiches are planned to be flown to London in response to a perceived slight from Copenhagen.
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Ale Maymind Danin Se Ielly
Lara
Melbourne
Anld
Prem
Cate Lam
Jamea
Raymond
Detroit
UB A
Copenhagen
Bundsy
London
Country League Appeals for Support in Player Development Plan
The Country League seeks funds from country leagues to finance coaching visits and junior programs to strengthen country representation. Coaches like Burge and Stent plan to tour the regions, lecture at schools, and demonstrate skills while identifying local talents. The league argues profits from representative games should fund rural players, noting the kangaroo tour to England will feature country men and that the Australian Board has allocated funds for talent development.
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Baby Langue
Arvan
Poppe
Bydary
Country Langue
Lacs Ture
Ora
Bethers
Proip
Kiving
Deschcal
Fe Burge
Ray Stent
Locke
England
Wain
Australian Board of Control
Spen
Sean Groom
Country League
Newcastly Clan
Ersatanion
Aenid
Zeninna Uring
Melbourne police raid crackdown on betting venues
Police raided betting shops hotels and street games netting more than 10000 pounds in takings plus numerous betting slips and silent numbers phones. Plain clothes officers mingled with players at rear lane and urban sites as two-up games were disrupted and two men were charged in connection with common gaming.
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Melbourne
Aburban
Hares
Kensington
Rellway
Ber
Oter Palies
Ahare
Nowra
Agonising Ride By Youths With Petrol Burns
A pair of youths suffered severe burns after a petrol ignition incident during a three mile ride. Tomar McAppion, 35, and Rundle McAppion, both severely burned, fled the scene and sought hospital care. They attempted to douse flames as their clothing ignited, ultimately rolling on the ground to extinguish the fires.
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Tomar McAppion
Compwny
Ant
Nee Fasen
Canberra
City Bowling Club Annual Meeting Highlights Election and Reforms
The City Bowling Club held its annual meeting at the Elu home with strong attendance. WF Turner was elected president and life member, with a large vote for changes including a new triannual year starting July 1. Membership rose to 3 life members, 9 socket members, 120 full members and 10 waiting. New officers include Pats Rom President J A James, secretary W G Cholla, treasurer W A Hive, and committee members L. Tickner, W. Nelison, G. Medland. Voting approved tie membership for V F Taher and several constitution changes. The greenkeeper noted the new green opens in October.
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Elu
WF Turner
Ate
Iurge
Mpoberani
Rne
Patsrom
J. A James
M. W. Turner
J. Brack
VF. Tuner
V. Monat
Yo Yaventt
Ana Fa Amith
G. Cholla
W. Co. Carrott
Me. W. A Hive
W. Netlaon
W. Bhalespeare
Arlegaten
D.bla
Mowers
W. T. Turner
BG. Challon
Pew
Jeeunersup
Groom
Alder
B. Biyles
Clay Han
Aivape
Angie A. Te Lam
Pun
Shersup
Monspaiva
Erie Fon
Be Fox Ramperup
Styles
W. Neilson
Laecom Pan Shividrink
Meas
Bradanave
Meshing
Steven
J. C
Pny
Banks
Aremocrally
Canberra Bowling Club Socials and Officers Named
The Canberra Bowling Club held a Friday meeting with over 190 attendees and followed by a social function. W. Bale was life member for 11 years of service. Officers listed include immediate past president GC A Crimse vice presidents 31, F S Heyes HW, M Beats, J Laws, C P Smith secretary W Hi Pierson Kennaker, B Pryer assistant secretary LF Bain, and committee members W M Adamson A W Welsh RE Renbinson J Cooper cB Potter.
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Nnn
Imcebeateth
Bile
GC. A. Crimse
Heyes HW
M. Beats
B.J . Coggan
LF. Latl
Gary Giraffe Born at Sydney Zoo
A baby giraffe, six feet tall and weighing about 300 pounds, was born today at Sydney Zoo. Valued at more than £1,000, the female calf is expected to be named Augustina, daughter of the mate Benuta. Both mother and baby are doing well.
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Sydney
Augustina
Africa
I. J. Sa Strom
Hind River
Cabinet Meeting Sets Malayan Aid and Finance Review
The cabinet plans a Wednesday meeting to discuss Malaya aid and financial matters. Ministers will examine communist activity, government revenue, and potential tax cuts to support Chifley's production drive, with a broader plan to increase pensions and child endowment pending. A parliamentary late party session is expected on August 26.
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Wallin
Malaya
Cabinat
Callon
Yar Chifley
Chifleys
Our Party
Man Swims River With Severed Hand In Tragic Incident
A man with a severed hand attempted to swim across the Brintane River near Murranroes after a blast from a minefriend caused a fatal explosion. He suffered a punctured wound and other injuries, then crawled a mile to a telephone exchange before collapsing. Four young children were present on the riverbank during the incident.
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Cartes Foikantine
Brintane
Murranroes
Warn McCurral
Loth
Pita Motkentine
Australia Triumphs Over Glamorgan In Swansea Test
An error-strewn summary from a Swansea match reports Australia defeating Glamorgan in the first day of a test, with strong bowling by Kelly Ric k and notable strokes by Hassett and Barnes. The article details opening partnerships, key dismissals, and the slow start by Glamorgan as Australia gained the upper hand.
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Swansea
Bwanbea
Australia
Jone
Glamorgan
Rick Australis
Eamanhidade
Acura
Tecurae Towing Monde
Queene Vanier
Alstralia
Atompe Hassett
Benes
Relny
County Cricket Scores and Mixed Results From London Runde
A garbled report details county cricket results with Kent, Hampshire, Yorkshire, and Nottinghamshire among scorers and bowlers. Notable entries include Davies, Webster, and Burridge figures, while several team summaries appear fragmented and unclear.
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County Cricket
London
Runde
Sealer
Kent
Dev
Amen
Verfentind
Davies
Cruch
Hampahire
Nunnex
C Cakes
Martiett
Midian
Yorkshire
Chylien
Tasnonahi
Royahire
Rott
Je ‘Gloucester Amire
Bernet If Het
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Royal Canberra Golf
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Orient
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Botin
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City Bowling Club
Gary Giraffe
Sydney Zoo
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