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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Jan 06, 1948
Page
3
Readable fragments indicate a funeral director’s listing with names Joes Aon and Casherra Casherra and a possible obituary notice. The OCR text is garbled and lacks clear dates or location details, but suggests a memorial or service notice associated with a funeral home.
An advertisement from Bharat in Kingston promotes new glasses, frames, and repairs for all ages. It invites readers to book an appointment with an eye specialist, highlighting updated eyewear options and expert care.
INSW forced a draw in a shield match against Queensland at Sydney. Queensland posted 321 with Archer top scoring for the home side and Brooke taking 4/62. NSW battled to 248 in reply, with Pettiford and Raymer among the standouts and Brooks 4/62.
An Australian ceremony welcomed migrants from Greece who arrived by air in Canberra from Melbourne. The group, including men women and children, faced initial transport delays due to port capacity and a broken landing strip. Mr Harry Novaras organized the charter with a travel agency and noted courteous local officials. The migrants were escorted to Canberra and Queenbeyan for processing before onward travel.
Keith Bennett and Macvyn Bennett, both charged with stealing petrol for siphoning from a car in Canberra, were remanded in custody. Kevin McDonald testified about the vehicle and petrol quantity reportedly missing, with defense noting uncertainty over tank checks.
In the Canberra Rifle Club season kickoff at 800 yards several entries and results surfaced. Scores recorded include 487 by an unnamed shooter and multiple names such as Hussey Milian Huney and Immick among others, with prize allocations noted.
A gun fatality in Queanbeyan prompts an inquest today into the death of John Belles, 20, a casual employee found dead at his home on Saturday. He was a Greek migrant who arrived in Australia four weeks ago and had been employed in a Queanbeyan service.
A Canberra police retraining effort aims to curb petrol theft as rationing and shortages rise. Officers say previous thefts were halted by increased vigilance and new coin controls. Detectives warn that activity could resume if shortages worsen, but measures remain in place to prevent it.
Pseudomedical ad claims Dr Morse s Indian Root Pills will relieve dullness and a sluggish feeling by cleansing the body of waste. It asserts vegetable ingredients gently promote daily regularity and liver kidney toning, urging tonight use and noticeable improvement tomorrow.
A reward is offered for the return of a mauled leather purse containing money and the owner's name. The purse was lost in the vicinity of New Yrara Eye and Albert Hell, with contact at 4 Kennedy St Kingston. A separate note offers 250 for the ring left in Ford's hire car, to be returned to the same address.
A historic Canberra page lists an East Carn meeting and annual general meeting with reports and election of editors, plus university enrollments for 1946 and 1948 deadlines at Canberra College. It also records probate notices for Edward Campbell, vacancies in medical and civil service posts, and multiple job ads including shorthand typists, cooks, and domestic help. Factually dense, the notices mix official business with employment ads and estate matters.
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