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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Jan 04, 1946

Page

4

Children’s Theatre Congress debated aims for schools and services

Sydney Thurtay outlines a Teachers Congress proposal covering a national broadcasting station for children and theatre, and plans for building and equipment of primary and secondary schools, agricultural colleges, and training centers. It also calls for medical and dental services for primary pupils, a Bachelor of Education degree in universities, and a minimum salary rising to 1884 in 18 years to attract qualified teachers.

Sydney Thurtay Queens

Dutch Evacuee Women Start South Coast Tour

Four Dutch evacuee women from Java will depart Melbourne on Friday aiming to cover as much of Australia as possible. The group intends to travel along the South Coast, continuing their cycling tour despite recent disruptions.

Melbourne Australia Java Melbournne South Coast

Tensar for tomorrow's cricket matches

Northbourne L Carnal Maiie Gribble Larkham Btevens Lacs Cleary Murray Robinson Carmegis Crystal Northbourne 1 Welnaes McCarty Youre Cass Thompson Hudson Harmon Ryan Snowie Williams Richards Northbourne TIL Graham Holmes LL Reece P. Reece Alexander Bell B. Roberts P Smith 12th.

Northbourne L Carnal Maiie Gribble Larkham Btevens Lacs Cleary Murray Robinson Carmegis Crystal Northbourne 1 Welnaes McCarty Youre Cass Thompson Hudson Harmon Ryan Snowie Williams Richards Northbourne Graham Holmes LL Reece P. Reece Alexander Bell B. Roberts Smnith

Welter Title Bout Change for February 2 in Sydney

The Australian welterweight title bout between Vic Patrick and Tommy Burns, holder versus challenger, has been tentatively moved to February 2 from January 18. Ticket printing delays pressured the date shift, Patrick's camp questioned a signed contract, and manager Jock Warner hinted at a potential title bout abroad.

Bydney Vic. Patrick Tommy Burns Gett Sdralaaten Dey Patrick Hhad Patrick Jock Warner Wachilier Unlage Warner Stadiame Ltd Stiller Miller Australia

Seaside Tennis Championship Result Report

Seaside Tennis at Sydney saw Jim Gilchrist withdraw with a bad back and malaria illness. Bob B McCarthy defeated Gilchrist to win the men's singles title while Mary Bevin beat Mrs Joan Hartigan in straight sets 6-1, 6-? to claim a notable win.

Sydney Jim Gilchrist Bob B McCarthy Manly Mary Bevin Joan, Hartigan

New South Wales airman recalls two-up winnings at sea

An airman returning to Australia from Britain aboard the Athlone Castle described gambling on the voyage, claiming he won 11,000 in pay due to him after wagering up to 22,000 at two-up. He noted nearly 10,000 spectators and elderly folk fainting as crowds gathered.

Melbourne Thuredty New South Wales Athlone Castle Britain Nem Wpmen Walea

Moorefield Flying Handicap favourites and Peter Moore field top

Hall Stand and Gay King share favouritism for the Flying Handicap at Moorefield with most bookmakers listing them equal. Man o War and Wellington head the Peter Moore Handicap contenders. Other names mentioned include Active Service Cohmniet Chaytor Bivarsian War Milort.

Srmen Rureaay Hall Stand Gay King Moorefield Wellington Peter Moore Cohmniet Chaytor Bivarsian War Milort

JAP PUPPET Fod No Excuse for Apeamage Desires Death

The fragment expresses a distressed speaker seeking death with a tense plea. No clear person, organization, or location is identifiable beyond general terms. The text reads as a stray cry of despair lacking verifiable events or names.

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