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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Dec 30, 1946
Page
3
An open decision was given after a wrestling match at the atehhardt stadium. Jensen and Pat Mertean could not continue in the sixth round due to injuries, and the referee ruled the bout incomplete with the competitors unable to beat the count.
Fragmented report notes southerly winds and a high of about 101 degrees at Liamore while storms move across the state. References to humidity, a thunderstorm and unsettled weather appear with numerous garbled place names and stray phrases.
Canberra faces criticism as local cricket officials and fans react to selection choices and high ticket prices for an English team match. Canberra players and ACT associations clash over representation, facilities, and public interest ahead of the English tour.
Canberra critics blasted the ACT junior side after a stormy encounter at Manuka Oval. The report praises Jonston and Stevens for efforts while noting poor fielding and misjudged chances by Canberra players.
In a chatty exchange, Jean and Belen compliment a partner’s wife saying she looks younger and happier. They discuss the man’s affection and the allure of a beauty cream, noting how his compliments uplift her mood and confidence.
An old classified brief advertises Sub neo CHARMORAN FACE POWDER from Bixbor with a price or date notation 2/8. The fragment hints at a mall location and a half unit or discount indicator 1/2.
Fragmented report lists players and scores from Canberra Club Pairs bowling with names such as Kilaws Davies Malden Teel Calthorpe and Harris Lavell and mentions upcoming Canberra City Club Week end games at the Forrest greens. It notes opening of the greens for play during the New South Wales carnival period and references local officials and organizers including L Fawcett Marchant Turner Tickner.
Sydney reports Haxton the Summer Cup winner was withdrawn to 1 in Tatts Cup on Wednesday. The handover shifts include Ber rider Podmore and Williams with Thompeon slated to ride. Other riders and entry changes noted as preparations proceed for the event week.
Corrigan shoots under par to win A grade handicap at Royal CanberraSaturday with Jordan two strokes back and Coombe third on 72. Willard and Padding also post strong scores as field compacts.
Arthur Henry Plahwick a guard and Frank Lawrence Durant a miner both of the Trident gold mine Reedy will appear before the Meckatharre Policy Court to-morrow charged with the theft of 40008. of gold valued at the police recovered bags at a wayside siding but could not locate the bags or the thief who picked them up
In Arcadia on Sunday the chestnut colt Shum Malone won the $64,000 added Cal Breeders Stakes for two year olds over a mile by a head. The winner is owned by Mayer, purchased by Bernborough, with Time War noted in the finish and Bea as challenger.
Classified notice seeking staff at Hotel Civic Canberra. Recruits include receptionist, waitresses, housemaid and casual help. Apply Barton House and respond with references to experience in telephone routing and front desk duties.
Employment notice seeking adult shorthand typist and general assistant at Canmissa Community Hospital. Describes conditions of employment and pay terms including annual salary references and allowances. language appears garbled but indicates souhaited wage figures and living arrangements.
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