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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Jan 04, 1956

Page

6

Esperanto Link With Canberra Plan At Conference

report from the Esperanto congress in Canberra notes Walter Asteyn Geifrin as prize winner and D Alt Apache among delegates. Mr Linton praised host Tanbopta and tributes were paid to church and community figures. the opening session featured remarks urging international Esperanto unity and global cooperation in language planning.

Nesigiior Walter Asteyn Geifrin Beanie Mathonyne Esperanty Saetety D. Alt Apache Sperantiey Australien Gsperants Sseoenbion Linton Papiri Ie Vhejals Gan Aganisine Congress Ghngvesk Yuiano Quinine

Forfeited Bail Record From Canberra Court Hearing

A Canberra Court of Petty Sessions reported several bail forfeitures yesterday. Lawrence B, a taxi driver of Warrnng Street, and two others from The Piausctway were bound over and forfeited £6 each after failing to appear in court on a December 24 charge.

Euet Canberra Bexsiud Vesterday Fawrence Tata Warrwnng Street Areibundit Ton Wik Twin Lette Oxley Buwe Ubonne Wey Miliiscle Chayeek Suni Vel Stir Invest

Fragmented listing of names and addresses in a lottery notice

A highly damaged OCR fragment shows a crowding of names and street addresses across multiple cities including Sydney and Con cord. The text references a Christmas or Yuletide theme with scattered personal names and places, but the intent and full details are obscured.

Stave Lottery Cayrntmnas M. Ganshiun Sygney Murphy Doyle Street Chuchlers A Syndy Buk IO Sydney Yuletide Fifth Avenue Bray Eld Park

New Congress Session Opens Election Year

A chaotic early report outlines a newly opening congressional session amid intense party maneuvering. It notes Democratic and Republican plans, a looming presidential race, and battles over reform, rights, and control of Congress as they prepare for August conventions and a pivotal national election.

Congress Lushington Iovuisy Ttay Jongresy Vurain Politiva Skruggion Wits Autor Jonestie Sack Ve Wit Rights Inbigeition Wire Palley Publi End Wists Nwwenn Perimalus Congression Repubiican Prunvlaeo United States

Queen's Jockey Not Riding at Canterbury

The queen's jockey W. I Caw will not ride at Canterbury today. Vittorio Tosa and Brencman Aogers Dogastiete appeared available for mounts, while Doyashers gatd Ine offered to assist without specific details.

Queen's Canterbury Sydney Tuexday Queen Deelindd Logitatten Chaleman Me A. B. Tancred Hide Cantevin Tuutiun Vittorio Tosa Brencman Dogastiete Doyashers Witout Mesa

Open Lorraine Crapp Wins 110yd Open Free at North Sydney

Lorraine Crapp convincingly wins the 110 yards open free style at the North Sydney pool tonight. Competitors include B Jackson Cabarita and Mies Crap with mentions of heats and junior events as the meet unfolds with other swimmers noted in incomplete text fragments.

Empire Chews Lorraine Crapp Nsw North Sydney Mies Newt J. Boge Karri Jay Ailee B. Jackson Cabarita Totin Carberis Aykes

Migrant’s crisis linked to election prank in coroner’s case

In Sydney a migrant widow testified at the coroner’s court regarding her husband Wasyl Wasitow. Interpreter Lanawale Waskow described workmates noting threats of dismissal to Russia if reelected, and a yellow paper in the letterbox recalling D-Day. The coroner recorded Wasitow’s death as suicide.

Sydney Finlay Turvy Road Lanawale Waskow Russia Wanlow Chenel Wawkow

Government Railways Profit Report Mixed For Year

The government railways in Austria reported a net profit of £403,000 for the calendar year 195d amid wage increases for all employees. Despite gains, monthly losses persisted, with the acting Commonwealth Bureau noting total revenue and expenses that year.

Austriia Sinameral Carver

Floral Coronation Quacie Wins Pasadena Parade

In California, Trash Dawers won the national trophy at the Tournament of Roses Parade yesterday. A 100,000 representation of Britain’s estimation coach led the entry by the City of Ste Neowin, Me sourl, judged the most beautiful from guide Californie.

Selwood Set for Canterbury Meeting After Suspension

The report notes Selwood resuming at Canterbury, with Randwick workouts for Ave Princess and others. It cites Bellwood’s timetable, training progress of Royal Korea, and prep for two-year-old divisions Myton and Mid Wales, outlining a busy lead‑up to Saturday events.

Suluraiey Randwick Schwand Monkt Tuoenst Spriter Valnguss Vain Gene Lone Bet Reyal Korea Ora Envi Tishinitor Gia- Myton

Canberra Second In District Swimming Events

Canberra swimmers claimed runner up in the district meet held at Snellary hours amid rough tidal conditions. Senior men 100 metres backstroke saw J Rowley win in 1:18 with Green second. 400 metres freestyle featured Dignan and Taos with Finlay fourth in 28.8 seconds. Junior divisions and women’s events included Smith and Hingse in freestyle, Maryvale in breaststroke, and relay squads Wollmzone, Canberra, and Wallongo posting strong times.

Chatrat Snellary Wollongoing Raberra Thirrowl Moby Tree' Atyis J. Rowley We Bros Why Asem Sunior Mien Uyington Dignan Iw Taos Simin W. Pouw Ry McCaulley Foye Ny Smith Hingse B. Langfols Zrii Ay Maryvale T. Bears Hampton Lenin Canbera Wallongo Ai

Grandstand delays jeopardize Olympic venue completion

Contractors struggle to finish the grandstand for the Olympic venue by next November. Officials say no chance of completing the 145 job repletion on time and cannot speed up, despite assurances from ASC secretary SJ. about labor and schedule concerns.

Hun Tae Wonihaline

Chairman of Equestrians Chief Faces Personal Crisis

STOLCIOLM, Cyesday, reports a chairman of the seen committee of Wie Enveptelagt Blympk, Gimmes. After he slit his wife and childless yesterday, police said the Cowl ad showed signs of strain possibly from heavy work in preparing for the Games. Ven Tuxen and Elsa, his wife, with daughter 17 and son 1 were found in the rannélen home in Fithua.

Stolciolm Cyesday Seen Wie Enveptelagt Blympk Gimmes Guriat-Bredrete von Posen Polive Sidid Ven Tuxen Elsa Daughtee Tanod Rannélen Fithua

South Australia Closes Innings in Rain Reduced Test

South Australia closed at 1 for 306 when rain halted play after 3 overs. Victoria, replying, trailed by five runs as bowlers struggled with drizzle and interrupted action.

South Australia Smaamunissenss Ussoung Wing Bovih Australis Victoria

Czech distance runner Zatopek to race Melbourne events

Czech distance runner Emil Zatopek to compete in the 20,000 metres and marathon at the 1956 Melbourne Games after a recent surprise report from the Czech news agency. Zatopek had already won the 1000 metres and 6000 metres at Helsinki and warned he might not improve much in the shorter distances.

Emil Zatopek Walt Dist Sete Cptek Zatopek Méles Helsinki

Big Entry For 1957 Golden Slipper Stakes

Sydney.Tuesday. Foals from five Australian States England and New Zealand were entered for the Sydney Turf Club Golden Slipper Stakes for two year olds with purse from 500 to 10000 pounds. Notable entrants include Wiggs Tan worth and Valias among others as well as a dam line from Monfrot. Sir William Melsell is noted as a representative owner.

Sydney England New Zealand Clay Murer Apa Phe Page Lindegiries Studstron Wiggs Tanworth Stanley Woulson Isingttom Eolt

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