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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Aug 19, 1947
Page
3
Spping Reverts to Private Control reports in Stonet on Monday that certain officials and teams will retain roles while the Directorate of the new tall machinery sees reversion to private oversight. Details unclear due to fragmented text.
The quarterly meeting of the Y M C A notes a gathering of five parents and members. Interested youths over 18 are invited to be present. The Causeway club rooms will host the event with portions of the evening to be devoted to officials and committee discussions. The next meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, August 96, in the specified room.
In Creakewell Court a writer named Writar, aged 29, faced an application on grounds of tainted evidence. Maresii said Writar had acknowledged intimate relations with a married woman and admitted paternity in an affidavit, while Writar previously denied such relations.
The Wheat Board chair Mr J a Teandals announced government approval of a Juve temue import term to support Thalae production and ensure sufficient sacks for the crop. The statement notes contract importation will aid agricultural output and stabilize supplies amid November plans.
A World lightweight champion named Wiles is setting up a prep camp for a forthcoming bout with Patrick. Dawson, cited in reports, has a mixed record including two wins in zero losses and one knockout. Training details hint at a brief sparring period and weight considerations ahead of the match.
In Sydney on Monday probate granted for the late Petar Puddle a renowned horse trainer and owner of Shannon. The entire estate is left to his wife and daughter. The will, witnessed by Biddle, 61, was probated today. The public sale of property is expected next Wednesday.
State lottery results announced at Stoney on Monday with prize numbers and winners. Second prize went to a player listed as J P Gilvear of Edmondville, while third prize was claimed by P Collins of Mascot. Fourth prize awarded to Bow Bowles of Turner Street.
In boxing notes, Byndet or Byernet faced L Moran in a cagey bout marked by taunts and rough exchanges as the night concluded. The blurred OCR entry records a confrontation summary with minor naming inconsistencies.
The report covers a women's hockey game with teams including Y.W.C.A. and Young Anglicans. It notes goals by players such as Goa Jaoornse and Ke Uemge, plus mentions TWLA, Woolford, and McDonsid as performers, with a final clash between Anglicans and Oras and related scoring details.
Canberra Rifle Club dominated the Tiverton Cup shoot at Marulan securing top points with notable scores by Hughes, Diwan, and Priestley among others. The event results list Canberra’s not-to-count scores and other competitors’ placements, while a separate notice seeks accommodation for a Young couple and ex serviceman family.
An itemized listing offers a pale bay boot pair suitable for ain or akiing and a cream cane pram with ferrets nets and box. Aピ pianola German make iron frame in excellent condition is priced at £200. Also advertised are fruit quotes and a grain offer from We Hewitt with various prices and contact details.
A fragmented notice lists events and nominations for a local club election. It mentions a debate session at 7.00 pm and includes a mix of social club activities, nominations for president and officers, and a Returning Officer notice with deadline details. The garbled text references Canberran civic listings and election posting rules.
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