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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Aug 03, 1946
Page
6
Fragmented OCR text suggests a report about hotel glassware being cleaned by machine. The passage mentions a manager and a costly or problematic setup, with unclear details but indicating issues in the hotel laundry operation.
Fragmented OCR summarizes a state lottery drawing with prizes and entrants. Named figures include A A Hughes from Giowerater Stent and other entries such as 10. 77a and 213 Liverpool Ryanay. Waka Flats and Barton Alivot appear as locations or participants in a jumbled result list.
Forestry authorities of New South Wales and Victoria agreed at a summit to consider conditions for permanent forest protection and management along the Murray River. The decision follows recent flood impacts and aims to safeguard timber resources and open forest areas amid ongoing environmental concerns.
Fragmentary OCR note discusses British cigarettes, pricing changes, and possible availability. Mentions a new value for the dollar and inflation impact, with unclear details about market timing and consumer effects.
Northern Guburbst players agreed to meet for a Dun Troon Oval 1280 yn match. Gary Diner J Ryan Smith M Knnlsen W Hanky A Futlonger B Lynch H Gow M Ryan K White K Btnart P Dunahen Hf Nelmon F Connora R Daniel Po Kerridge J Beith Re Tone travel from Civic Post Omicr at 2.15 pm and from Kidxeton at 2.30 pm.
National football update lists Canberra changes with players Gallagher Acton Webster Noonan and Webster injured. matches set at Tamper Park Sydney and York Park. Seniors battle Queanbeyan at Kingston Field with umpire Davenport. Acton Navy clash. Intermediates Queanbeyan v Atlantic and Juniors fixtures noted with Manuka and Northbourne venues.
At the Queanbeyan Canberra branch annual meeting Major C B R Lucan was elected chairman with S Sass FN Snow A W Bootes and E Woodger as secretary. A committee of 20 members including Mestre Cavanagh Campbell Shepherd Butt Cameron Morrison Kilby Garman Wood Hyton Johnson Addimm Byrle Calthorpe McMurtrie Hanly and Datravid was elected. The next meeting of the committee will be held in Queanbeyan on the first Thursday.
Names of horses listed across multiple events including Masti Fairy's Fight Hearting Rose Strona Plats and The Birdar Genter Entin Australian Hurdig Solvent Qyrone First Aid Balaclave in divisions. Other races include Steeple High Finan Gay Shepra Leicester Bquarn Miwndah Plate Dumpler Greenaborough Welter Action Marina.
Readable fragments mention various names and places such as Hep, Div, Regal Light, Pasteur, Tim mow, Vagnus, Murs mur, Grooge river, Museen Howitt, Grepe Vina Flying, Hop Brasier, Chantilly, John Hallias BTC Hoy, Active service Turn, Aunto and other scattered terms without clear context or coherent events.
At 2:20 pm greyhound racing features the SRAiden Stakes and the Canberra Stakes in several divisions. The card lists entrants such as Iron Ranger, Exchange Again, Nick's Pride, and Ramona Cash across divisions, with names like Letty Callligan and Lambert Pearl among others.
A wreck near LaST IN TIME ADELAIDE destroyed a quantity of can and auger van yesterday. The township of Kingeonye and nearby pintions face a desperate shortage of these commodities as relief efforts begin.
In the Brighton to Glasgow road race Alf Atom of Sydney broke away and led by about a mile before a car broke down and Strom could not repair it. The mishap cost Strom the lead as Atom stretched to win.
Judge O Mara upholds employers right to reject applicants on grounds of incompatibility or prior service in arbitration. The decision centers on seniority and the authority to hire from the roster, with emphasis on employer prerogatives in employment decisions. The ruling affirms that decisions must rest on valid grounds and not be arbitrary.
Unclear text outlines Tasmanian Producers United in Launceston with fragmented notes on bidding, union actions, and regional issues. Readable elements reference forecasts, supply concerns, and local industry tensions amid unclear dates and names.
A mixed set of brief reports covers a Flying Fortress flight from New York to Burbank setting a record, a fatal crash in San Diego, Eritrean conflict casualties, and various government, sports, and court items. The items include Truman urging low public expenditure, a Davis Cup interzone postponement, a Darwin beer shipment incident, a Sydney court case on customs evasion, and Melbourne entertainment notices for children.
A list of promotions for the Canberra Police includes Sergeant 4 Powity promoted to acting role after wartime service in East and New Guinea. Constable TS Flughae promoted to sergeant, CHL Groves to constable, and others at Rochford and Canberra sites.
Sabotage is believed responsible for a fire in the bow of the liner Orbital yesterday as it steamed toward Sydney. Passengers reported a flash and alarm, buckets were used to extinguish flames before significant damage occurred.
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