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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Jan 01, 1948
Page
3
The fragmentary notice cites language terms and a regional phrase. It mentions potential schooling or linguistic context with unclear details. No clear events, dates, or named entities are discernible beyond general language references.
The readable lines describe tents booted and a camp wedding in water with many tare and a perk. Names and precise details are unclear but the scene shows disorderly festival activity and some crowd events.
A Board of Control draft contains travel restrictions for players and spouses, including a clause prohibiting actions that would keep a wife abroad or associated with English or Australian tours. The text references player eligibility tied to marital moves and changes, suggesting complications if Mrs Barnes relocates to England and potential implications for a seven tour window.
Fragmentary text notes early entry for a Patrick's Day event with unclear details. Readable items reference sports entries and provisional listings but lack concrete names, dates, or outcomes.
Fragmented OCR text hints at appointment of Keith Johnson as manager of England cricket team in Melbourne. Mentions New South Wales context and Australian service tour history. Specific names and details are unclear due to damage.
Fragmentary report notes 16, Kischenchand, with mild tenallitis, and Captain L Amarnath has had saline treatment for severe ailment. exact outcome and context are unreadable in the snippet.
A terse Canberra report states the Fire Brigade discussed recent activity at the May meeting with comments from the Department of Haug Park.
Fragments describe minor ailments and the risk they pose if ignored. The garbled text hints at health or daily care issues, stressing attention to small problems to avoid larger consequences. Names, dates, or clear facts are not recoverable from the fragment.
In Sydney on Wednesday a dispute arose at a State Country Party meeting led by Mr Kuener and Prime Minister Mr Brunner. They argued that excessive imports have reduced wheat yields and blamed delays in labor for stalled shipments. Mr Brunner cited McGirr and Welder’s involvement while noting two snipes were urgently needed but labor would be unavailable by Monday.
Ambiguous notes from Canberra report on the ACT Cricket Association forming over 30 years and plans for an international match. Indian team managers Gupta and Hammond commented on board support and potential scheduling while Canberra forces weigh options and opposition considerations.
Police to hold an inquiry into the Christmas carnival collapse in High Street Coffs Harbour after a stand at the main shopping area fell during wood chopping events. About 32 people were injured nine treated at hospital three with fractures admitted. Crowd estimated around 1000 at peak. An argument machine was reported. authorities say teenagers may have been involved.
Victorian Parliament endorses a massive hydro electric project costing over £23,000,000 to expand the state power capacity. The commission aims to name up the phase next year with construction to begin in the next session, marking one of the largest engineering undertakings in the region.
Melbourne police report an attack on officers during a crowd incident on Monday. Four people are in custody or being sought as investigators press for more suspects in connection with the assault on constables and a labourer.
Lottery MO. 1506 drawn with unclear marks and misspelled names. Prizes listed include first, fourth, and other awards attributed to individuals in places like Concord and Willoughby Had. The show date is stated as Thursday but details are garbled.
A search by police and local scouts continues for an elderly man in Wollongong area. Residents report he was last seen Monday near Ancelor facility and Wil Hem trees, with concern growing as teams extend their inquiry toward nearby Thirroul.
Fragmentary OCR text mentions names and place like Turyonet and Weir with unclear event. Core details are unreadable but implies a local note or notice. Summary captures uncertain items and avoids inventing facts.
Mr Ib edge Aitaanar postmaster at Weetangerre died aged 88 after serving about ten years in the district. A native of McManan he served in World War I and later moved to Amaralle with his wife. He suffered a heart attack yesterday and died soon after.
Mrs. Doris May Intes, 79, was found dead in her bedroom by her husband on his return from the pictures at Bega. The coroner noted tremors in her body and suspected toxicology but could not confirm the cause. The inquest is pending further tests on her remains.
At Burwood Court today a man was accused of stealing wedding gifts during a church ceremony. Witnesses said Neville and Kane were arrested at a Marrickville house where Neville hid in a wardrobe. the presents were found under a kitchen move.
The report discusses frost damage and Septoria rust affecting wheat crops, noting Bancubbin as the main variety resistant to disease and popular among ACT farmers. It mentions storms lodging crops, promising yields reduced, and farmers exploring rust resistant varieties and cultivation changes for ACT conditions.
Government notices invite attention to land settlement estates offering blocks for sale in the Narrabri and Bungendore districts. Blocks range from 900 to 1945 acres with annual rents roughly £102 to £198, suitable for mixed farming including wheat, barley and wool. Availability begins December 20, 1947, with applications via the Land Agent at Narrabri or Crown Land Agent.
Government gazette announces Hilcrest Estate in Taralga district offered for closer settlement lease. Available to current and former service members with rents around £349 12s or £4188. Applications open December 007 to January. land agents at Goulburn provide full details and forms free of charge.
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