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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Dec 04, 1941
Page
4
Mundie and Munditores teams prepare for weekend championship as Canberra players names appear across match listings. The article notes lineup changes and calls for substitutes to inform the selection committee if unavailable.
A fragmented racing report lists horse names, odds, and race conditions with partial results. Mentions Dine, Duncan, Kingedale, Santa, Patrucian, and many others with times and lengths, but many details are garbled. The passage reads like a cluttered results snapshot from a race meeting.
City A fans learn the lineup for Saturdays match against Canberra Cal Cy with players Campbell Carroll Ridley Lain Gilbert Acott Smith Brack Marmey Harris Howe Grooms Lencastéy Cheetham Msrchant Maes. City B lineup to be announced later for the weekend game at Quesn deyan.
An application by Bat Ballty of Canters Court to obtain an order reciting eleven kangaroo skins seized on August 19 during the Siaeng magistrate. The order seeks disposal of the skins under ministerial direction. The case references a kangaroo drive and related details, with uncertain names and places in New South Wales.
The Commonwealth weighs a seizure plan for the coming apple and pear crop. Prime Minister Curtin states liability capped at £1,000,000 while the government aims to acquire the crop on growers behalf. Fraser outlines drastic reforms and administration changes to stabilize the export market.
The article reports discussions in the Army Ministry and Military Board over retraining and possible reductions in militia training. It notes tensions in the Pacific and mentions cooperation between the Army and Air Force, with recommendations due from the defence minister and government.
Fragmentary testimony details Cassidy denying any direct interest in the Rousse property while discrepancies surface in Briton and Geary payroll accounts. Maguire cites forged or altered entries, urging production of copies to verify payments as proceedings involve Jobnan, Camildy, and others in a claim case.
Comber Ch Aother of the Sesiiy onrurval Canberra Chul details an event or figure in a local or regional context with limited legible material. The readable fragments reference an individual and a place, suggesting a ceremonial or community note. Further clarity is needed to identify the exact names and significance.
A scrambled OCR style sports item describes a pool event with names like Ray, Weir, Bare, Wills and Davies. It lists heats and times across breaststroke backstroke diving and underwater events, mentioning a Ray cup win and a body burn incident, all in a jumbled 1920s style recap.
Fragmentary report notes a murder case involving a woman, references to Cummins, Bartlett, and figures from Maryborough and Grafton. Mentions a failed bail application for Cecil Raymond and a six charge context. Details are garbled but indicate a court or police proceeding with multiple charges.
Melbourne report quotes Minister for Labour Mr Holt stating about 240000 men must be found in the next 12 months to meet urgent munitions industry needs. He emphasizes a complete regimentation of labour and a separation of nonessential work from war production.
Sydney reports a canoe capsize on George's River. Carmel, 8, Willan Batty, 16, and George Duna, 12, were aboard. William, a poor swimmer, saved his sister but George Duna disappeared as Batty searched for him. Artificial respiration applied. Carmel was taken to hospital in serious condition.
Melbourne report on Ballarat event mentions four horses falling in a five furlong race. Stipendiary decline adjourned inquiry as riders were examined and a report awaited.
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