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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Dec 22, 1949
Page
5
Fragmentary OCR notes reference events on February 25 with mentions of Mind ween and New Zealand Australia topics. Names and places are garbled, limiting reliable extraction of a coherent event, date, or involved organizations beyond scattered hints.
Fragmentary notes claim a beer shortage may hit Syria before Christmas as hotelkeepers stockpile bottled beer and local distributors face supply concerns. The report mentions producers and merchants reacting to rising demand.
The report details a fall during the Armidale Handicap at Harold Park. General Dixin broke a foreleg in the final laps as stewards moved the horse to the paddocks after the incident. Surgeons attended, with efforts described to save the horse, amid a chaotic scene as crowds watched.
Fragmented OCR lists changes to state boundaries noting two seats replacing BO, objections lodged to Yuna and inclusion of Cootamundrale. Also includes a jumble of classified ads with items for sale and contact details, reflecting a newspaper page mix.
Watersiders oppose delaying the hearing of a wages claim. The meeting renominated the ACU and urged timely action. Other notes mention local businesses, orders for bakeries and tractors for delivery in Australia and New Zealand.
Applications recalled for the senior clerical position at the Sunlorxa organization’s Black Mountain site. The opening aims to start soon, inviting candidates to apply and join the organization’s office team.
Fragmented text references government posts and applicant processes with garbled phrases. It mentions the parliament and a date, plus terms like preference and notification, but details are obscured and do not yield a clear item or outcome.
The fragment lists various job postings including Experimental Officer and Scientific Officer positions, with details on duties and qualifications. It also mentions an Adelaide Range Weapons Establishment posting and a general call for applicants, noting temporary roles and salary ranges.
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