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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Dec 01, 1947

Page

3

Greyhound racing results recap with multiple heats

The record lists several Greyhound heats with contenders such as Qur Dummer Iron Hand and Prince Puvial, noting times around 30.8 seconds and winner prices like 3/1. Novice stakes, heats of 020 yards and 90,1 yards show winners including Delt Janeen by neck and Blue Caulligan with close finishes.

Gece Wentry'n Best Pacific Victory I Lady Handley Woo Kingtha Witmes Price Urice Beabas Colter Tad Janeen Blue Caulligan Blur Juggins Hebene Peeona Conmort Lad Rocca Mult

Plans to Check Paralysis Spread to Australia

A scrambled report describes medical officers considering measures to prevent further spread of a paralytic disease in Australia and New Zealand. It notes arrival procedures, isolation wards, and careful monitoring after a breach of containment. The text mentions infantile paralysis and references Bathurat in Marche.

Australia New Zealand Australis Tasman Bea Bla W.E

Food ration cards issued to aid poor in wartime era

Officials announced that ration cards for food distribution reached over 9 pint more than 4 aillion and a half in issuance. The distribution continued, with nearly pe 000 cards delivered by today.

Fast medium bowlers take honours in ACT cricket

In round four of the ACT cricket league, Larkham of Ainslie took seven for 22, supporting strong bowling by fast mediums. Royal Military College posted 436 with Larkham starring for the bowlers, while Queanbeyan and other teams posted mixed scores as batters struggled against pace.

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Man Electrocutted in Sydney Repair Attempt

James Duggan aged 22 of Dora Street Hurstville died after an electrocution while attempting to repair a vacuum cleaner. Police and ambulance officers worked for over an hour to revive him but failed. Wellington notes end rationing for clothing as Nordmeyer signals an end and a hopeful next year.

Sydney James Duggan Dora Street Hurstville Walte Wellington Ater Ile Nordmeyer A

Canberra City tender for waste food removal and event prizes

Tenders invited for waste food removal at Canberra City green on Saturday with details of competition results and related officials. Includes bids for B championship Cheetham and singles handicap figures, with contacts for tender forms and the Department of Supply and Shipping reference.

Canberra City Omber Naval Taye Marshall Station Canberra Muasy lCollege Duntroon Cheetham Johnaon Snow Mid Alger Mitchell Department of Supply and Shipping Et Hancock

Quality hedge tools and garden supplies arrive in Kingston

Inbound stock from England lands at Kingston stores including pruning shears, grafting tools, and securing equipment. Advertised items cover tins of paint Just Tone Downward, palm tongs, thermometers, clips, packing, liners, and country garden gear. Multiple firms like Marks Scott and Boots Kingston promote sprays, twine, chalk lines, hoses, and durable garden gear.

Three Die In Level Crossing Crash At Fern Tree Gully

Melbourne report: a level crossing collision at Fern Tree Gully station left three dead. Passengers named Calla Hart, 24 of Prahran, Winifred Murray, 0 of Prahran, and George Fropburn, 60 of South Yarra, were in a car struck by a train. William Tew, 30 of Carlton, suffered head injuries and a broken leg.

Melbourne Fern Tree Gully Calla Hart Pranyun Mia Winifred Murray Prahran George Fropburn Routh Yarra William Tew Carlton Indurien Lama

Labourer fined £20 for stealing coat

Norman Lancelot Cooper, 36, a laborer, was fined 20 in default by Canberra Court for stealing coal and a coat. He claimed authorization to take the coat on prior occasions and said he intended to return it. Time to pay was allowed.

Norman Lancelot Cooper Mer F.C. P Weare Canberra Aaturiay Cooper Captain'e Flat

Fragmentary notice from Canberra funeral director listing names

Incomplete OCR reads Canberra Funeral Directors Dey Fett and Wight Wei with garbled surrounding text. The legible items mention funeral services and possible placeholder names but lack coherent details or a full notice.

Canberra Dey Fett Bol Wight Wei BTA

Good Scoring At Royal Canberra Event

Scoring improves at the Royal Canberra meet with players such as L Martyn and W C contending for wins in B and higher grades. Close finishes and key putts shape the results as odds shift among Maluriay, Kilpour, Kilgour, and Kilgour peers.

Royal Canberra

No Need For Rationing If Motorists Played The Game

In a Sydney discussion the secretary of The Wilma notes a majority of motorists ignoring rationing rules. If compliance rose, there would be less need for further restrictions. The report cites police patrols and public appeals to curb black market activity and to honor national and international obligations to keep to the spirit of the law.

Sydney Funday Ts Jonnane WILMA Lere

Christmas Toys Made by Students at Training College

Students in Canberra Technical College third carpentry class crafted about a hundred wooden toys for distribution to needy Canberra families. Under commissioner Mrs Durbar supervision, the project progresses from plan to painted finished items, while other students contribute by brightening the toys.

Training College Beyers Canberte Technical College Mfr WE Durbar Canberra Tralness

Python Attack During Ditch Body Removal

In Bowler Darwen on Sunday two workers removing a body from a ditch were attacked by a large python. The snake struck an arm before being cut away with a shovel. They found the deceased body again at the ditch and fled as the snake's mate appeared.

Darwen Garbage Tracy Ubs Goulburn B Fruck Aturaay

Export of Skins Promising for Australia Trade

Sydney reports that exports of rabbit and hare skins to Canada and the United States may prove profitable. The trade already valued at 22 million dollars and shipped to Canada and the U S, with expectations of increase under an amended agreement.

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Melbourne boxing and wrestling results drift through Sunday

In Melbourne a quiet Sunday evening saw Bet Hamiton win by ten points over two pounds at Melbourne Sadintals with Pat Moynan defeating. Leo Jonnet lost by two falls to Yoome in a wrestling match at exterior stadium. In Newcastle Dave Bands defeated Alex Euston in a 12 round bout, scoring 114 to 12.

Melbourne Hamiitan Sydney Pat Moynan Leo Jonnet Newcastle Dave Bands Alex Euston Foyer

Escaped Patient Sought After Mental Hospital Break

Police hunt Winston Hawley who escaped from Ten Gaff in Puri Mental. Described as violent ten feet tall thin man with middle-parted hair, wearing a green sports coat shirt and trousers. Occurred Sunday in Sydney. Local authorities urge vigilance.

Sydney Winston Hawley

Wan Seeks Insurance Position with Inurance Firm

Energetic and capable applicant Wan with references applies for a role at Inurance, showcasing drive and readiness. The Times CBI notes the candidate seeks a dynamic insurance position, highlighting credentials and eagerness to contribute to the firm.

Inaurance Company CBI

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