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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Feb 06, 1952
Page
3
A late 19th century magazine announces a new Chas-Dera series by ex communist authors. The piece promises a true account of the Communist Chronicle to America and features front cover illustrations as a notable feature.
Two gunmen robbed a Melbourne shop on a Tuesday set page details. One carried a 22 rifle and the other a shotgun. They took money from the till and a bread delivery man, then seized a woman’s handbag before fleeing. Local police investigated the unusual attack.
London report quotes Colonial Secretary Oliver Lyttelton saying Britain will, with austerity, run an economic surplus to develop and improve the Commonwealth. He calls for international capital to invest in vast empire projects like the Volta River scheme on the Gold Coast and river power on the Zambezi, to balance debt and create outlets for creditor nations.
Melbourne on the MCG saw Tasmania concede 248 runs while Maddocks scored 271 in 960 minutes with 2S fours and Hallebone contributing 180 not out. Victoria ended at five for 488 at stumps as Ponsford set an earlier pace.
Gavilan defeats Bobby Dykes on points after 15 rounds to retain the welterweight title in Sydney. Dykes was down in the second round. Gavilan weighed 1457.8 pounds and Dykes 1463.4 pounds. Referee Dyken officiated. crowd and judges noted a dull, shadow-boxing performance.
A garbled report outlines several individuals facing court action in Canberra and nearby areas. Charged with offenses from burglary to drug or weapon possession, the scattered text references trials scheduled for the Supreme Court and petty sessions, and mentions provisional warrants and bail conditions.
A man once nicknamed "The Whip" was discharged in Redfern Court. Frederick Williams, 43, a labourer, had faced charges of indecent assault against a youth near Lindfield after a January 14 incident. The youth later identified another man in a lineup. the boy said Allen might not be the assailant and said he no longer believes he is the man.
A garbled listing shows a state lottery pot with several names and addresses. The readable items mention Market Street Nayemburn and Bararan Road Gymea along with a reference to 2470 and a few personal names.
United States Secretary of Defense Robert Lovett testifies before a Senate committee warning that deep budget cuts could derail a planned expansion of forces. He cites goals of 21 Air Force divisions, 18 Army divisions, and Navy and Marine increases, noting current strength and vessels would be insufficient to reach 1968 targets.
Doel Mahan of Australian Rugby League Text atar has accepted an offer to play in Captain's Flat. His involvement follows a plan for the Aumre Man team to tour England and France later this season.
The Horticultural Society held a Canberra meeting at Albert Hall on Monday chaired by President Mr XH Olly phant. Mr R R Rochford spoke on vegetable growing, followed by a display of varied flowers and fruits. Exhibits showed high quality despite adverse conditions. Winners included fruit peaches and apples, vegetables including potatoes tomatoes cucumbers lettuce cabbage onions carrots and parsley with several names listed among the prize recipients.
The West Indies defeated Otago by eight wickets in the opening New Zealand match. West Indies declared at 247 with Marshall 100 not out and Sears contributing, while Otago were bowled out for 184.
A damaged OCR fragment mentions a tour of the United States and Europe with scattered references to places such as Korea and Australia. It includes jumbled names and numbers, listing operations, personnel, and vehicles in a non coherent sequence.
Fragmented list of names and matchups appears to sketch a sports card or lineup. Players Marabail Brock Lawrence Turner Jonca Naylor Mail Coulon Lan Geditary Love Kenigni Bradahaw Roa cuthibereanh Grooms Ve Bhakeapeere Cox Cibbertson Road Brogan Nim Challen Ross Makin Blewitt McEwan Hoban Chewy Cogan Kalghh Wingfield Beare. The text hints at a visitor roster with several teams and venues, but lacks complete structure or results.
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