Fire at Cala Baaie Cottage Destroys Front Rooms
Canberra inquiry finds a December 25 fire at Cala Baaie ACT dwelling owned by Edward Robertson and occupied by Thomas Fckman started by a ten year old boy who struck a match in a front room. The blaze gutted the front section, damaged a rear area, and destroyed clothing and toys valued at about £200 with £40 in notes lost. Fire brigade arrived within minutes, estimates put damage at £190.
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Atuerox
Canberra
T. H. Goodwin
Cala Baaie
Act
Edward Duncan Robertson
Thomas Willem Fckman
San
Rickman Bea
Bailey
Rickman
Lake State
Queanbeyan
Ted
Royal Insurance Co
William Henry Barber
Quranbeyan Pice Brigde
Ian
Thosass
William Rickman
Carpenter
Robertson
Harry
John
Wan Ey
Yeomary
Witness
Witead
Te Kitchen
Population Australia surpasses seven million males
Australia’s 1998 third quarter census shows a total population of 9 773 43 7 males and 3 451 300 females. The data indicate a yearly rise of 47 054 people for nine months, with natural increases and migration contributing to growth. NSW and Victoria account for large shares of the population, with detailed gender splits provided for each state and territory.
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Australia
Motorist fined as Canberra court punishes drink driving
James Lachan Macgregor foreman mechanic pleaded not guilty then admitted liquor in charge of a motor vehicle. He was fined and his licence cancelled after police evidence and a medical opinion on fitness to drive. Witnesses described him intoxicated in Stoken Street Ringaton, a struggle occurred, and ignition was on with the car stationary.
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Canberra
James Lachan Macgregor
J.T. H. Goodwin
S.A
Macgregor
Sergi. E. Bailey
Stoken Street
Ringaton
Ficnrus
Stokestreet
MacKellar
Macregor
James Lathan Macgregor
Margrephs
Militia Notes and Pay Procedures for Canberra Units
Half yearly pay distribution for all Canberra aud unite except B Coy at Deill Hall City 7 30 this evening E Coy pay Saturday 10 am. Bring complete kit for inspection. Transfers require equipment and badges returned. Textbooks on issue must be returned for inspection. Brass buttons be oxidised as per order. simple home methods described for brass buttons cleaning and coloration.
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Canberra
Aud
Deill Hall
City
Skin Exports Embargo Discussed by Basil Workers
A Basil workers group urged an embargo on the export of sheepskin from Australia to countries other than England and France. Mr T Sheehan announced a meeting with the secretary of the Heol and wae Workers to discuss the issue, citing potential impacts on 4000 workers at the Botany Mongering works.
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Bydney
Austalia
England
France
Custnoas
Lawson
T. Sheehan
Mehr
Heol and
Wae
Giaseans
Sign On Queried in Weber Mile Inquiry At Kenewing
Sydney horse Sign On ran in the Weber Mile at Kenewing amid an inquiry into its form in an earlier event. The Fire Division of the Flying was adjourned until tomorrow as Murphy rode Sign On to finish fourth with rami at record time.
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Sydney
Weenysdas
Keneing
Murphy
Rami
Weiter
J. Rych
Daiure
Blinky Bibl
Davidson
Hea Iandt
J Coutts
Sionces
Tickle
Lethia
Cusicsedo
Blinky Bell
Brazanda
Thompsons
Grand Billy
UR Cook
Kine Pyernus
Wi Cook
Te Hero
Calruin
Foe Ponte
Envoy
Ragin Box
Kine Press
Woofy Jengih
Threc J Auarcere
Freon 29 Carats At Feterni Conita Fran SpE Ee
A fragmentary OCR item notes freon 29 carats in a case connected to Feterni Conita Fran SpE Ee. Details are unclear, with missing context and legible terms emphasizing chemical and personal names without full story.
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Freon
Kensington Races Old Handicap Feature Results
Detailed race card summaries list dark favorites and outcomes across multiple divisions. Dark Rose and Royal Emblem led early in various sprints with tight finishes and time results around 1.31 to 1.72, as divisions showcased four handicap events, apprentice trials, and key riders such as Hughes, Munro, and Jeffers.
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H. Hughes
Sanz Amo
Munro
Royal Emblem
Ik. Jeffers
Pendulate
Hammond
Bohinj
Goazain
Dark Rose
Royat Emblem
Robe
On the Air To Day An Odd Radio Schedule Mess
A garbled OCR radio listings page combines music, news, devotional segments, and talk shows with numerous times and program titles. It shows varied names, stations, and events, but readability is limited. It mentions devotions, music hours, and talks by Tapley Timms and other performers, with scattered program notes and prices.
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Dally Doren
Chile
Freedom
Fabiane
Tapley
Timms
Mma
Erbett
Siasyy Monreill
Anyung
Clune
Malern
Gon Fosers
Canaan
A Great Lakes
Richard P
Jim Davideon
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William Arnott
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Iskasl
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Tertory
Basil
Kensington
AERO
Knox
Coutts
Brucas
W. Cook
Kentucky
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Heal
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Laois
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Neice
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Walpole
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Raymond Beatty
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Murray Lewis
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