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Newspaper

Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Aug 14, 1952

Page

5

Bright Repertory Wilde Farce at Albert Hall Canberra

The Canberra Repertory Society presented The Importance of Being Earnest at the Albert Hall. The cast delivered lively dialogue with some staging flaws and a drab set, but several performers shone including Rosemaria Copland and Glian Mill. About 159 people attended the opening performance. the company showed spirit despite limited exposure.

Canberra Albert Hall Oecar Wilde Mayers Wilde Maney Greeson Gwendolen Fairfax Robert Manon Charly Gruot McIntyre Algeron Chehton Sole Jon

Future of Cotton Industry Reviewed in Australia article

A long analysis discusses cotton production in Australia, noting state subsidies and uncertain support. It covers irrigation, crop rotation, and improved farming practices, with estimates of acreages, yields, and potential targets to boost supply. The piece mentions Queensland and New South Wales, and cites Bank of New South Wales publications as a source for further information.

New Bour Wales Australia Cottes Rowing Tahoe Hailth Queenland U.S.A USA Pries Ann Ally Bank of Newfouth Wales

Bishop of the Wind Rally Sparks Plane Crash Claims

A garbled report mentions a bishop and a small plane incident near a gala event. It references a quiet Apoxtoit area, exiled Eskimos, and a crowd at a reception. The text includes an uncertain total of 206,000 linked to a rally and a boat or bus context.

Exkimos Neores Arete Tench

Unclear Syndic of Swedish After Callisian THs

Fragmented OCR text mentions Swedish and Norwegian terms, a whale factory, ships near Orkney, and names such as Beotland and Shealia. No coherent events or identities to confirm a factual news item.

Kague Ehip Anne Bob Wien Thatuartia New Hum Olla Nerwerian Whale Factory Orkney Shealia Munger Tein

Cerenie's Verdict At Launceston Inquest Opens

Launceston justice scene as an inquest into the deaths of four women proceeds. Witnesses and exhibits are presented. details touch on the timing and participants, with names and ages of several involved. Proceedings extend across days as testimony and evidence unfold.

Launceston Cormer D. Fidehem Tomers Getty Daven Galvin Steeds Lancestas Maude Hilda Camera Lasgilly Inverealt Suinice Addrus Taia Ana

Husbands for Hire: Mexico Police Probe Organised Marriages

Police investigated a foreign marriage scam in Mexico City where an organization advertised “Husbands for Hire” to provide husbands for women seeking evidence of wedlock for inheritance. Reported cases include 10 Nelekets and several marriages that ended without divorce, with more details awaited.

Mexico City Wedooniay Police Mexico Boice Aid Knitt Bury

Ferry Captain Charged with Drunkenness

In Sydney, the captain of a Manly ferry faces drunkenness and negligent navigation charges after a 10 p.m. incident from Circular Quay. Police say the vessel veered toward Circular Quay, ran 400 yards off course, and nearly sank near Bendong Pont, with 290 aboard. The captain and two others were detained. hearing adjourned to tomorrow.

Bydney Manly Frank Andrew Mair Centract Court Town Mair Cirstioe Quay Pullot Caplin Boopan Avenus Monttavinie Sydney Cove Man Denton Circular Quay Bendong Pont Tameerow

Release From Gaol For Electra TACOMA

Fragmentary report notes a release from gaol on Sunday for an individual tied to the Five Party's candidate and a Bas Francisco lawyer. It mentions contempt of court and a defendant named Hallas and Bridges linked to an Australian-born war reader, with limited readable facts remaining.

Electra Tacoma Washington Heley Vincent Hallman Failimeo Bas Francisco Hallas Wa Bridges

Canberra home and tender ads mix of notes and rentals

Classified notices describe excavation and concrete foundations near Canberra suburbs, tenders for brick work and cleaning, accommodation requests for airmen and couples, and inquiries for vehicles and household items with contact details and deadlines. Several names and locations appear in brief lines.

Poatmaster General Ward Ewingat Geoera Baa Leunk Aa Taich Ciie Wits Alne Alne-Yeereola. Daughter, ‘Arriving Oth Ud, Stat Abu Ruben Eer Pga Telad Canberra Tor Jennings Ltd Hopetoun Circuit Yarrar Lumls A.V. Jerinunga Conat. Go Canb.) Pty. Lia Hopetoun Ciycult Deakin

Fragmented 1900s ad page with mixed notices and names

A garbled OCR page lists multiple items including heater models, a soda door, land sale wants, and a women’s voluntary service notice. It mentions a Canberra orchestral society meeting and a civic gathering with social evening, plus various names and addresses.

Community meeting and officer nominations delayed by conflicts

A garbled notice describes a community meeting and nominations for officers including Vice, Treasurer, and President. It mentions dates in August and events at St Gena, with unclear locations and turnout details.

Elese Nikolaidi Elena Nikolaidi Contealte Amporita Artie Jan Bar Pleniet Ist Verdi Britten Ponirides Givok Mebumann Samaons Gist Civic Centre Bourchiers Mewsagenct Kingston ABC

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