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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Aug 14, 1952
Page
3
A deputation of margarine manufacturers urged the government to raise the margarine quota. They warned that production would collapse if policy allowed linerence, with Minister for Agriculture Futtivea and other officials present. The push reflects concerns over supply and pricing in the Victoria area.
Umpire names and match lineup listed for field events at Manuka, Queanbeyan and surrounding venues. Seconds and junior fixtures follow, with times around 12:30 pm and 2:00 pm. Matches include Manuka vs Ainslie, and Tamer vs RMC with notes on fields and boundary references.
A reward of £25000 is offered for help solving the Mayne Nicklysy payroll theft mystery. The appeal is approved by the Chief Commissioner of Police, Mr A M Duncan, and issued Wednesday in Bourne.
In Mepas NSW a contentious proposal, framed as reviving a dead medical control system, drew criticism from Royal Newcastle figures. They argued the federal scheme would rely on patient contributions, which unemployment could block, and urged governments to fund hospital debts and address institutional issues.
Students at Bendigo recall Capt Bligh’s 1806 governor’s day as a mark in history. The event parallels today’s wing event, with limited readable details about Captain William Bligh’s governorship and related local activities.
Fragmented OCR notes show Braddon and Reid among players in 1952 pennant race. Mentions divisions and matchups like Flinders, Forrest, Ainsile, Griffin, Barton and Parks. Includes several local clubs. details are unclear but indicate weekend games and league standings.
Seneor from Canberra High School won the ACCT secondary schools hockey competition. Weary led Canberra to victory over Grammar with high scoring in the Bret half. High School remained undefeated for the season, despite Grammar pressuring after halftime. Brickman tallied three goals for High, Adama added one, while Grammar’s McLintook scored.
Mourning spread for a beloved figure described as both boxer and upsell. Mourners traveled by special bus from Burnt to Miasfontation, Memphi, to honor the late Sanda born in the Kemprey district.
A garbled report mentions special Melbourne meeting and appeals for a boxing champion family thriller. It refers to a motor accident and an expected league appeal to assist Dave Banca's relatives, with unclear names and events.
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