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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Aug 26, 1950
Page
3
Reading fragments from WI sports notes, Landon and Trevor saliey appear amid scattered references to a Rasex battle and Woek rides. The text is garbled with unclear names and numbers, mentioning 3 40v and a potential Essex Waston matchup, with no coherent game details.
Fragmented text discusses silk make up and lotions in Australia with stray phrases about return from the United States and beauty products. The readable fragments mention silk, crushed materials, lotion and lip products, and a Marton region reference amid garbled wording.
A garbled classified page lists vehicles engines furniture and real estate notes. Entries mention a 1950s Austin truck, Oldsmobile car, caravan, beds and kitchen items, a Riverside area address, and a New Wiloe residence with two bedrooms. Readers urged to apply and inspect items at Multiple street locations and on Sundays.
On a Friday in Sydney a daring rescue occurs when a keeper's wife trapped on Solitary Island is saved after a crane lowers a man to reach her. The incident, witnessed by workers and hospital staff, ends with all rescuers and the rescued in stable condition at Coft's Barba Lowpitil Hospital.
Snow Shield faces West City in a Canberra Feigny League contest at Américaval Londay. Under 18s and reserves also set to play, with South SNe WaAstIO and PNB A involved. Local rosters include Campbell, Seenay, Kipchainy, and Yokbrey, as teams line up across the day.
Fragmented OCR text outlines a Canberra court proceeding involving a dispute over Lawrey's estate. It references witness testimony about a car incident, parking along a kerb, and the court’s procedures. Multiple names appear in garbled form, with dates and sums unclear.
A garbled clipping outlines supply strains with mentions of cream shortages, stock levels, and a warning about public access to cream supplies. It references figures of 200,000 bottles and notes inquiries or trials tied to distribution, with scattered names and places that hint at international trade issues.
Railway pools discuss restricted handling for perishable goods and interstate traffic. Notes reference dates, routes, and disrupted services with vague mentions of damaged shipments and washaways on western routes.
Labour council and officers met in Sydney County to accelerate the construction of a new power house plant to end blackouts. They agreed to press the council on Wednesday to secure union support and finalize preparation for completion.
The Sydney court considers a challenge to state poll results based on alleged irregularities. Minister for Labour and Industry Wie and Maxwell, seated in the Court of Disputed, face scrutiny as hearings unfold. The declaration of the poll is contested on several counts of irregularities, with a verdict likely weeks away.
Fragmentary lines show Basil seeks a stable tobacco industry and protections to develop the sector. Mentions Avelisia and partners, with unclear dates or specifics, but indicates efforts to guard the industry’s interests.
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