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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Aug 04, 1941
Page
4
A scanned listing shows varied prices for oils and related services with numerous figures and notes. The text includes multiple item names such as BBC News segments, musical programs, and broadcast times, interlaced with monetary values and event references across a broad range of services.
In a rough hockey scrimmage the University team, led by Barton and Harton, edged the Golds 2-0 at half time and final. McMillan stood out with key saves while Grennula and Barton produced the late scores. The Golds pressed in second half but weak finishing and solid defense kept the scoreline.
After a burst of racing action on Saturday, Darby Mungo and Hewie Wecewrtul posted notable performances at Evariage and Byroadexator Hykivteing meet. Tasty, a whiteanbeyan greyhound, ran at Wentworth Park, while other athletes and horses produced results across Weir, Newcastle, and Wenterst Austratlit venues with several close finishes.
In a weekly rifle shooting event at Canterry Ministre Rune Care, teams competed at 30 yards during a HiFtNeT quarterly trap session. Competitors included Karim Fok and Lain TR with unclear outcomes and several garbled details.
A garbled text message from Stoney solicits recruiting or recruitment with fragments about percentages and names. The readable parts are unclear and do not establish a concrete event, date, or individuals beyond generic references.
Ninety one players contested the Royal Canberra Medal benefiting the B Soldiers' Fund at Rayel Cart Terra on Saturday. Leo Maddy won the A division with a strong score. Mulcahy claimed the B grade amid a field of 91 entrants and notable performances from several named players.
In Canberra the F C T Rugby Union first grade premiership match at Manuka Oval ended in a draw after extra time between Casters Sohvibe and Royal Military College. The contest featured a dramatic finish with continued pressure and a late tally by R M C, keeping both sides level and extending the title chase.
A scrambled report highlights a sprint championship with Rice Koch favored and full football gear. Indian Waters took second place as a strong runner up in the season, with several other competitors named in the sparse text.
A fragmented Canberra greyhound card shows multiple races across Fourth Division and lower, with entries including Lady Adorable and Viying Merne in diverse heats. Notable finishes include ARALOA and ROMAN SPOTS taking minor placings, while betting details list several odds and performances across the card.
The report covers a women’s hockey clash between Grammar and High Tower, noting Grammar’s 7 0 victory and standout goaling by May Tweet. It mentions an upcoming semi final next Saturday and a lecture on umpiring by Mr. Mesaregur at German House.
The Moorefield meeting featured diverse races including a Brush Hurdle and mile events with noted runners such as Emperor, Arensiann, and Maide Hendieng. Winners achieved close finishes with tactical runs, while betting and placings highlighted the card across turf and handicap divisions.
A jumbled OCR of many personal and place names, racing through locations like Flemington and Canon, with scattered events and numbers. It mentions people such as Jon Fale and Bettina, plus venues and dates in a dense, prize-driven list. The text reads as a fragmented record of scores, items, and people without a clear single event.
A local farm owner reports repeated dog intrusions resulting in the death of multiple sheep. The owner recalls prior incidents and seeks consideration of immunity for those involved as an explanation for the ongoing problem.
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