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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Aug 30, 1933
Page
3
A charted report details a man convicted for impersonation and theft, with the court upholding a two year sentence after findings of deception and fraud. The article notes the defendant’s actions spanned multiple facade schemes and includes references to the court process and a hospital detour during the events.
An OCR fragment describes a cough remedy offer claiming eight billion bottles for the price of one. The text is garbled with foreign phrases and impossible details, but repeatedly mentions a remedy, branding, and a promotional claim directed at adults and children.
AJ C Scratchings lists multiple horse names across divisions including Flying Handicap and Kensington Handicaps, with races such as Two-Year-Old Handicap and Welter Mile. The note names Weatherwise Anthine Rawando and references a matropeliten Weathermint, plus an appeal tribunal opinion on a refund.
Reminder note for a social event at Duntroon titled a Friday night grand P and C dance. Includes names Ti, Hi, Nwholwon, Hon, Kee and references to Rolls Royce sedan service run by Burgess proprietor. Also lists Canberra Melbourne shuttle times Saturdays and Fridays with contact Geeking Agant Ally Nish Sports Depot and phone B41.
A Melbourne court heard indecent language allegations involving several named parties, with remand and bail actions noted. The proceedings reference a writ and damages, including a payment order of £6 11s 8d and a furniture-related claim, tied to a broader assault and insurance context.
In a halted Australian versus American tennis contest at Chestnut Hill, Parker and Sand, Shiels and co. led, but deformation of play and rain led to a postponement after four games with the Americans ahead and the light failing. The match remains unresolved with conditions forcing a delay until tomorrow.
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