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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Dec 27, 1946
Page
3
The United States defeated Australia in a Davis Cup singles lineup featuring Schroeder and Kramer delivering decisive wins. Bromwich and Palla offered stubborn resistance with lengthy rallies as Kramer and Palla traded blows in a dramatic clash, while Schroeder outplayed Bromwich in the late sets.
In a tense opening Davis Cup round match Schroeder beat Bromwich after a swift, error plagued set sequence. Schroeder dominated with sharp volleys and consistent serves, while Bromwich struggled to close gaps despite late fighting moments.
In Sydney the body of a youth was recovered from a brick pit after he and another diver entered the water during a rescue attempt. Fire authorities battled a fire in Canberra area. strong winds fed the blaze and delayed containment. Police urged residents to report suspicious activity and outdoor hazards. Fire crews used radio to coordinate with council headquarters and monitored hot spots as the night progressed. The grim incident followed heavy heat and dry conditions, with rescue divers pulling a victim from the pit and an ambulance crew attending.
In Sydney on a Wednesday evening, Constables Gnid and Jonen were attacked by a group described as hootigana while responding to a sighting near a woman accused of being assaulted earlier. Both officers sustained a broken nose as bystanders alerted authorities. The incident occurred around 6 60 p.m. and led to bystanders summoning reinforcements. one woman faces assault charges and other charges related to the disturbance and police damage.
Coated tongue and blotchy skin described as signs of digestive sluggishness. The ad touts Dr Morwe's Indian Root Pills as a vegetable remedy to tone the liver, stimulate bile flow, aid digestion, and restore natural bowel action without harsh or habit forming drugs, urging neighbors to inquire.
A murky incident at Bet See Spec drew attention as a body was found, with locals sensing a possible foul play angle involving an Italian miner named Angus Lam. Police investigated, awaiting a coroner's report and further details on the circumstances.
A distorted report describes a planned health test in London involving about 1800 children from three schools. The test aims to determine if an epidemic can be detected early by exposing participants to radiation and related measures, with subjects unaware of their participation.
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