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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Aug 29, 1946
Page
2
Australian explorer Thomas Mitchell will be honoured with a special stamp marking the centenary of his discovery of Queensland grazing lands. The stamp will be issued on September 19 in Melbourne.
A Dinagon woman who wrote requesting sheer stockings and silk underwear to any storekeeper in Canberra will soon receive a pair of Australian made nylons as a prize for her ingenuity. She explained she was short of coupons and wished to buy the goods in Australia to avoid parting with the few coupons she held. An Arm executive forwarded the letter to Customs who said delivery could occur if paid for, but only at a substantial value. A pair will be dispatched. This is the first time Canberra has received such gifts, and it is unlikely further stockings will go to distant applicants. It is understood several Sydney cleaning firms are sending garments for cleaning from London, arriving by return mail in about 15 days after dispatch, a costly but efficient alternative to two months’ delays.
Public aid from witnesses remains scarce after a collision on Canberra Avenue that killed Joma Pitz Patrick. Investigators say several vehicles matching a witness description have been checked. A torn fingernail found near the body supports a high impact crash. Senior Constables Rochford and Grove are pursuing leads.
Fragmentary OCR text describes a raffle draw in Sydney with prizes listed. First prize No. 77165 assigned to a name resembling Misa Par vein, Jy Stari, Pace. Mentions fourth prize No. 20082 and other unclear numbers tied to Bay locations. Information is garbled and partial.
The lineup for Saturday's morning match at Rat Park includes Kappler Vautin McKeraxle Brophy Adamson Tetnz Brophy Davis Paul captain Philips and Veal with umpires Walkinan Colwell. Point scores show Forrest 23 St Christopher's 22 High 19 University 14 YWCA 11 Grammar 11 Nurses 10 Ex-Students 2 and B Grade leaders YWCA 16 Telopen 14 High 12 Grammar 0.
In Sydney on Wednesday Captain G S Guyal of the American counter intelligence staff testified Major Cousens broadcast under duress. Inquiries traced statements to US and Australian sources, with a search of Bumex camp and a dug up sack of papers and radio scripts. The testimony covered Cousens claims that broadcasts were compelled and linked to wartime information aimed at influencing American public opinion.
Mrs Gladys Fuscher, 35, badly burned when a copper fire exploded as she poured kerosene. The blaze touched her clothes and hair, and she was admitted to hospital in a dangerous condition. The accident occurred today as a strong draught blew flames toward her.
Hartley Jersey Stud owner Harty of Dandenong has arranged with Thomas Erwin of Pennsylvania USA for artificial insemination of cows using Roy Heritage semen to introduce USA Jersey genetics into Australian herd.
A distorted OCR fragment outlines a tour through rural Otter area. Details are unreadable but indicate a travel or event segment with local places and participants. Further readable elements may clarify date names and involved organizations.
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