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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Dec 24, 1949
Page
2
The article reflects on global unrest and postwar ferment, noting severe industrial strife and European tensions. It argues Australians share a national identity rooted in ancestors and peaceful civic aims, urging tolerance and harmonized progress as Commonwealth elections shape government and peace prospects.
Partial OCR reads scattered names and numbers including Kontanis, Donald, Jonathon, Maress, and Goerme in a mixed sports context with unclear event type and outcomes. The text lacks coherent structure and identifiable teams or results.
Fragmentary note shows a state lottery reference at Sidney on Friday. It mentions a lottery number 1298 and a principal rent relation with unclear local names and places.
A garbled sports item mentions a handicap race and several names such as Colin Pan and Deerymore with unclear context. No clear event date or venue is readable.
A fragmented listing of worship times and preacher names across Presbyterian, Congregational, and other churches. Entries mention morning and evening services at Forrest and Braddon churches, with Rev. Hector Harrison and Rev. W Whitbread among speakers. Includes notes on Christmas message, Sunday gatherings, and visitors welcome at Civic Centre church events.
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