Missing pearl lugger crew found in shelters near Torres Strait
On December 9 1946 RAAF Catalina located ten men missing 11 days after leaving Thursday Island aboard the pearling lugger Caroline. They were found in a sheltered anchorage near Long Island with four other loggers and 60 men also accounted for between Darnley and Murray islands. The fleet apparently sheltered from a cyclonic storm sweeping Torres Strait.
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Darnley
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Bulk beer supply for Christmas in Canberra hotels
Canberra hotels expect sufficient bulk beer for Christmas but anticipate bottled beer shortages. Late bottled beer has appeared recently, while bottling in Sydney faces shortages. An ample wine and spirits supply should be available, with regular customers promised several bottles if needed. Some Can berra residents have sourced beer and spirits from nearby towns due to supply issues.
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Canberra
Sydney
Christma
Manuka Dominate Canberra Cricket Round Despite Rain
In a rain-affected A Grade and Sub-District round in Canberra, Manuka surged with Stokes 119 not out and strong partnerships to post 269 for 8 after Barton and Kingston highlights. Kingston's Lees stood out with 75, while O Connor claimed six wickets for Queanbeyan, and Northbourne struggled to 187 as Kingston and Northbourne battled through erratic conditions before showers halted play.
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Royal Canberra Club monthly medal leads in finals
Golf results show A Grade winner M Willard with 70, followed by Doddre and Eccles on 43 and 74, while B Grade lists Shann 66 and Halligan 68 among top scores. Federal Club monthly medal won by F Munee with 63 on count-back over Brinkman, with leading cards by Revisters, Ware, Baulk, Reynalda, Hannah.
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W C. Thomas
J. Te Neel
K. Shann
FR. Halligan
J. McLean
F. L. Mentfeld
Ro Coerrigvan
J. Deana
J. Bar Jwick
Federal Club
F. Munee
J. Brinkman
Revi Ters
We Ware
T. Baulk
H. Reynalda
Hy . Hannah
Crown Street doubles up in cricket win over Canberra High
Crown Street Intermediate High School defeated Canberra High School by an innings and 48 runs at the High School Oval, completing a double after an earlier first innings win. Key performers include Flockton, Hender son, Reverett, and Nicholas with notable bowling by Flockton and Michael.
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Canberra High School
High School Oval
Crown Street
Canberr High
Flockton
Henderson
Michael
Reverett
Canberra High
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Graham
J Smith
Michel
Queensland country bat in rain shortened match at Gympie
In a rain interrupted affair at Gympie the Queensland country team defended 208 as MCC bowler Smith led the attack with five wickets. Allen Johnson top scored for the country with 53 while Zischke added 42. The MCC reply reached 199 for two before rain halted play, with Fishlock returning to action after finger injury and voicing hopes for a Test place.
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Bataman
Beeres
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Pin choose future husband at Port Pirie wedding
In Adelaide on Sunday a young 11-year-old girl from London drew attention by a wedding at Port Pirie that drew a large crowd. She had previously pinned a list of prisoners of war names and later wed former Air Force officer Howard Martin, now Mrs Joan Sapeford of Mill Hill London.
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London
Port Pirie
Air Force
Howard Martin
Joan Sapeford
Mill Hill
Christmas Gift Promises Charm and Delight
A cheerful push for early Christmas shopping features Charmo face powder and Creme Charmosan as ideal gifts. Describes dainty cream and gold packaging in appealing color shades like Rachel and Paria. Ends with excitement over the powder base and a thrilling holiday reveal.
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Policewoman to Be Appointed in ACT police force
Inspector Richarda of the Canberra police said a policewoman will be appointed in the Australian Capital Territory force. Applications are called for the post, described as a flat appointment since Canberra police began. Duties include supervising female prisoners and welfare work alongside monitoring young girls.
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Richarda
Canberra
Ita
Overseas Telecommunications Commission
Australia
Sydney
Commission
Overseas Telecommunications Commission ( Australia
Peat Olive
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