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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Dec 01, 1952
Page
5
Historic report describes a raid on eastern fronts involving Austro-Hungarian forces and local garrisons. Commanders report limited casualties while asserting tactical gains, with civilians temporarily displaced as frontline movements unfold across border towns.
An unclear OCR passage mentions visits and events with scattered numbers such as 36 and 1008. The text appears damaged, with names and places partially legible, referencing a reunion or tender and a period of vernal activity without complete context.
A chaotic scene at the Adelaide Cricket Ground drew about 9 000 spectators as former Test cricketer Ad Barnes, in grey lounge suit with a car nation badge, interacted with players and officials after a prominent match. Officials weigh action amid playful yet disruptive stunts as Ridings declines comment.
The readable text shows garbled stream of words about years, months, a store window, and scattered names. Core facts are unclear due to damage, but hints at local chatter and possible events are present in fragmented form.
Fraser and the late Dr. L. W. Nott backed a concrete watercourse crossing over the river for residents along Uriarre-Bullen Road. An interior department inspection led by Secretary Motaren noted the new crossing would provide all-weather access, replacing the previous timber bed that failed in wet weather.
Mr R Fewer MP reports to the Secretary of the Interior that a bus service extension along Scrivener Street in North Connor is planned for next year after the intervening road section is sealed. The Interior Department will build a footbridge over the alarmwater drain in Section 24, O Connor, with paths to Mutya Street and Brigalaw Street on the north and to Wangs Street on the south. Fraser says arrangements for the footbridge are in hand and urges speed, noting long walks for residents north of the storm water drain when weather hinders access. Residents fear continued delays despite some houses being usable without new footpath work, and calls for this area to be completed soon to meet local needs.
Denis Corrigan took the Arade section at Canberra on Saturday amid a complex set of results. The event featured multiple players with cards up and down, including entries such as Hi Maddigen, FR. a bie, Power own, J Bull, J Mitlench, and several others noted with down or up markers, reflecting a challenging round.
SRIBBANE reports Don Tallon scored 133 for Queensland at the Brisbane cricket ground amid a large crowd. Tallon hit 16 boundaries in a stand of 240 for Queensland while McCool and Tallon shared in a notable partnership as the home side posted a strong total.
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