Delphinium Vase Tops Canberra Horticultural Show
The full room showed a small crowd but diverse blooms as the Horticultural Society of Canberra hosted awards in Alber Hall. President F. A. Piggin led judging with Mr. Petrie departing soon, recognizing F. A. Piggin and Miss Peterson for multiple prizes in delphiniums roses carnations and other categories.
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Horticultural Society of
Canberra
Alber Hall
Pciety
Petrie
WR. Warren
F. A. Piggin
F. A. Figgin
A. Mouthwell
Misa Bharwoot
A. Piggin
FA. Piggin
A Bouthwell
Seertins
Pet Peternin
H J. Petrie
F. A. Pigwin
Mina Peterson
Divorce Suit Ends As Husband Pays Off Wife
In a divorce case heard Monday at the Divorce Court, Thomas Shade of Penhurst petitioned against Ami Meade in a dispute connected with Frank Aylwars. Shade alleged friction over consent and visitors, seeking separation as Meade was granted a decree. The arrangement prior had provided £100 to free the wife and allow independence if she did not invite visitors without consent.
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Thomas Shade
Penhurst
Ami Meade
Frank
Droge
Ting
Unclear Collection Notice of Vegetables and Names
Fragmentary OCR lists collectors and names for a vegetable batch including Miss Peterson Mr Southwell and Miss Bouthwell. The text mentions new potatoes and multiple persons with numbered counts, but the record is incomplete and lacks a cohesive event or outcome.
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Teach
Mss
Petermon
Ay Bouthwell
AL Baithwell
C.J Shulespeare Vivant
Free Sample of Colgate Ribbon Dental Cream Offer
Reader enticed to obtain a free sample of Colgate Ribbon Dental Cream, enclosing 3d and cover cost of packing and postage. The ad promises sample without charge while requesting payment for packaging and delivery.
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Colgate
Would Not Miss His Kruschen
A fragment reports on Kruschen, claiming long usage and benefits. It notes a pensioned individual and references products, global demand, and widespread adoption across many countries with varied pricing. The text presents promotional, unclear marketing language about health tonic effects and availability.
Canberra Plants Face Disease and Pests in Public Gardens
At the advisory meeting Mr Gourgaud admitted no comprehensive plan exists to combat curly leaf and aphid outbreaks in Canberra public gardens. He noted few incidents of peach crop disease at Duntroon and warned city plantings are at risk from garden pests. The motion urged a formal CS and LR report on insect threats and plant health for the capital area with eradication recommendations.
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Canberra
Pla. Gourgaud
Jora Piy
TM Shakespeare
Parks and Gardens
Shakespeary
Fell
Sheffield Shield clash see Oxenham lead as Queensland trail
In Brisbane on Monday the Queensland side built a 120 run lead over South Australia in the Sheffield Shield match. Oxenham top scored in the first innings with 72, Grimmett took 4/134, and Wyeth claimed 2/80. South Australia then reply 205 all out, with Badcock and Lonergan contributing, and Grimmett again among the wickets.
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Brisbane
Queens
South Australia
Ailly Oxenham
Fnns
South Australy
LRA
Niindike
Thurlowe
Oxenham
Badcock
Wyeth
Richardesn
Andrews
O'Connor
Lonergan
Bensted
Levey
Grimmett
Leowon
Wyett
Waite
Whittington
Lee
Edwards
TB Sundries
Mien
Treasury borrows to cover December deficits in massive issue
The Treasury plans a nine hundred million dollar borrowing program to meet December 25 obligations. It will issue 450 million dollars of 3 1 8 percent bonds due 15 to 18 years and eighteen month certificates at 11 8 percent. The rest, about 99 million dollars, will be long term notes at slightly higher rates. The move aims to replenish cash to balance relief and recovery spending and may push the public debt above 18 billion dollars for the first time.
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Washington
Treasury Today
Honda
Decline in Sydney Wool Sales Impacts Better Classes
Decline noted in Sydney wool market as better class wools fell about 8 to 1 per cent from previous closing. Strong competition from Yorkshire, Japanese, and Continental buyers supported greasy merino sales, with eight bales from Dalton sold. Market summary cites 12,084 bales offered, 2,052 bales recorded past sale, and Farmers and Co-operatives’ report noting subdued demand on higher grade wools despite active overseas buyers.
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Sydney
Yorkshire
Dalton
Theer
Japan
Patrick Toohey
Carlton
Rent increases for new Canberra houses debated
A Canberra council discussion on rent rises for new government houses heard Mr A Green argue for keeping rents near pre rise levels while Mr H C Green noted tenants transferred to new homes at 27 6 a week but faced higher charges later. Other members cited construction cost increases and extras as justification for higher rents. the motion to adjust rents was defeated.
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Canberra
A. , Green
H.C. Green
New Rhoden
Italy
A. Hereival
BA. Gourgaud
Percival
Messrs. Daley
Gourgaud
Revenue Upward Trend in Customs and Post Office Receipts
Commonwealth Treasury reports rising customs and excise revenue and post office collections for the first five months of the year. November customs total 3 253 000 pounds, five months 16 778 837 pounds over estimate. Post office revenue exceeded by 97072 pounds, five months 9 680 972 pounds. State allocations show New South Wales and Victoria making the largest contributions, with pensions and maternity allowances listed for each state.
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Commonwealth Treasury
Customs and Excise
New South Wales
Victorian
Federal Capital Territory
Victoria
Queensland
South Australia
Western Australia
Tasmania
Tas
Manis
Long Sleep Ends as Woman Shows Signs of Recovery in Chicago
Patricia Maguire, 29, awakened from a two year 11 month deep sleep started in February 1982 after an unidentified brain episode. Doctors tried various methods and used written cues on a blackboard beginning with mother to elicit responses, aiming for eventual recovery.
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Chicago
Patricia Maguire
Ilte
Butter Exports Rise in Current Season Amid Strong Demand
A Commerce Department bulletin notes butter shipments from the Commonwealth rose this season due to heavier consignments to Britain and other markets. Figures show 29,900 tons to the United Kingdom and declines in some regions, with notable shipments to South America and Western Europe.
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Commonwealth
Meronsi
Thee Teat
Syver
Tara FE
Agneneshind
South Ambralkt LA
Westeen pAgalritia
SMV
Taamamun
Russia At Top Of The World Debate
Fragmentary text hints at a geopolitical discussion with missing words. Mentions Russia and global standing, unclear context, possible speech or commentary. No clear events, dates, or named organizations can be confirmed from the readable segments.
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Russia
Nineteen bales and farm names listed in mixed wool bale notes
A fragmented listing of bales and suppliers across Lawton Rye Park Crowe Coolac Gundagal and Oe Dales. Entries mention quantities such as five to twelve bales, various bale types like comb and sup comb, and prices around 14d per bale with uncertain totals and unclear dates.
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Fohn
Lawton
Rye Park
Perks
Oalule
Crowe
Coolac
Dales
H. P. Carverry
Gundagal
Pet
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Horticultural Society
Geeth
Colpate
Colgate Palmolive Peet Co, Ltd
Bar
GPO
Calgan
Rae
Kruschen
Yan
Holley
Ewan
Kors
Forse
Tow
Grimmétt
Tb Grimmett
Rawanda
Grimmeiy
Bundrles
Hulton
Davey
Tor
Gpiimetely
Live
Wallis
Axertian
Benated
Wyeth Twal Tor
American Loans
Sydney Wool Sales
Customs and Postal Receipts
Aii
Aly Ae
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