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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Aug 28, 1948
Page
6
An early 20th century advertisement touts Elly batteries direct from a US factory at half price. It pledges long life for radios, home lighting, and telegraph gear, urging readers to order from The Minshall Catalogue and post free. The playful copy hints at innovations and a March meeting related to batteries.
Fragmented OCR lists horse names, handicaps, and events including Morang Handicap, Broadmeadows Steeple, Tullamarine Handicap, and visiting by appointment. Mentions races, entries, and judges with various owners and handlers. includes references to elections and diplomas, with scattered place names and team names.
Rugby league fixtures outline Manuka and Eastlake facing strong campaigns with key players named. Plans discussed for a fast, vigorous elimination round. In golf, amateur players advance after final qualifying, 30 holes tomorrow for match play. notable scores include Jenkins 74 and Griffithe 78 among others.
Representatives of the Eastlake Hostel committee will meet with the combined hostels committee to forward complaints to the Department of Works and Housing. An official said it was alleged that police are pressing charges amid alleged victimization of hostel workers.
Lottery No 1709 drawn today with prizes listed including first prize number 93688 and several named syndicates and winners. Second and third prize details given along with addresses and a note that Lottery No 1710 will be drawn on Monday. Advertising for welding and repairs by Driver & Co Kingston with contact 5870.
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