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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Jan 06, 1947
Page
3
Fragmentary text shows names like Maran Elias Hidron and Cony, with scattered phrases about children, light, and a choir tone. Due to garbling, precise event, date, or location cannot be determined from the readable portions.
The week end competition yielded scores with Munroe Digurma 31 25 in the championship, minor Potter vs Crinadale 3 20, and Winter 21 20. Practice games featured McDougall and Cooper among many players, with various 30s to 40s scores. Listed upcoming fixtures include Marshall v Adarmane and Heyes v Greenwood, with seven rinks from Wellmenng visiting Bin berca club.
Australian racing faced a stewards crackdown after a surge of careless riding suspensions. Natl Meson warned of a mass rider suspensions and a march of papier riders at Randwick on January 37 as McKenna praised steward actions amid safety worries.
Cricketers debate aims for the third Test after cautious Saturday play. Australia seeks initiative for next two Tests, with England’s bowlers and fielding under scrutiny as rumors of changes swirl and prospects for a fresh start loom.
New South Wales overwhelmed Queensland to win the Sheffield Shield contest by 107 runs. Livingston top scored for NSW with 409 runs in the match while Magrera and Carrigan shone with the ball, taking key wickets to dismiss Queensland in both innings.
British readers mock umpires amid reaction to a day full of errors and disputed calls. The report notes tensions from London to Sydney as players and officials debate officiating and match outcomes.
A garbled report refers to an umpire in a ball game and a disputed call. It mentions penalties, players, and a referee assertion of no mistake, with unclear names and locations. The text ends with a note about forbidden Tampines by the Jonpil of Contenta pomimient and Teat otehor.
A battered report details the sinking of the Amal wooden ship Tum Wha near Newcastle. The Birunt rescued two dozen people before the Tua Wha vanished. Captain Haldin survived and was taken to Newcastle Hospital. The Tua Wha, an Australian ship, was chartered to a Chinese firm with a cargo bound for China.
In Melbourne Sid Barney was deported to the Victorian Cricket Association amid a gate crash at the Melbourne Cricket Ground during the Test match. Barnes alleges after Thursday's incident he asked for the gatekeeper to intervene, while managers Lockyer and Myior describe punctuated conduct by a party at the gate.
Fragmented notice states yachts in the Sydney Hobart race have been reported damaged or leached. It notes vessels near Hobart and Tamar River area with several lighthouses mentioned and a vessel en route to Kalua, as weather conditions unfold around the event.
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Firefighters and forestry workers contained a brush blaze near Paidy's Creek after it spread through a half mile of plantation. The fire damaged native trees but was halted before extensive spread, with authorities investigating possible arson and noting the effort of Buh Fire Council members and local crews.
A formal probe has been ordered into claims of a military outrage in India amid conflicting reports. Officials said the inquiry will examine the events, timing, and parties involved, with updates expected after consultations and findings.
A damaged OCR item from Lismore reports a carpet snake employed at the Lismore post office. The garbled text mentions rat control methods, staff changes, and routine duties, but specifics are unclear.
An intriguing historical feature revisits a notorious early London figure described as provocative and scandalous. The piece explores her notoriety and the era's moral climate, with emphasis on intrigue surrounding her life and influence.
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