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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Jan 08, 1952

Page

3

Imposter Sent To Gaol In Unruly Glasshouse Disturbance

A labourer George Parmar, with no fixed abode, faced magistrates after a quarrel at the Hotel Civic. He admitted attempting deception and using indecent language. Several others including Ian Kevin Macniepl and John Morgan Lewis forfeited bail on related charges.

George Parmar Alnallw Avenue Anil Wuld Parmar Furmar Nalan Civic Ian Kevin Macniepl Af Reid John Morgan Lewis Ainmile Rostel Edwin Jurence Misll Wabaurey Aiille

Youth in Melbourne Court over stray rat shooting incident

A youth was charged with discharging a firearm without authority after a bullet from a rifle reportedly aimed at a rat hit a neighboring house in Melbourne. The case heard in Melbourne Court described the event leading to the weapon discharge and the police charges against the defendant.

Atelbourne Ata Melbourne Rovny Lesioard Ann Amy Wouke

Use of Crane For State Government Controversy

Fragmented OCR text describes a dispute over the use of a crane by a state government body. It references a community administration, power to direct a company to provide the crane, and mentions diesel and union interests. The passage is garbled with missing words and unclear attribution.

Jalal Viwckyard Commonwealth Pyranio Iuconeyliyey

Wool Prices Harden in Byulney Market Report

Wool prices hardened in Byulney as buyers faced a thinner sale on December 6. The event saw irregular bids for greasy merino and shorn wool with December coking values barely maintained amid activity and uncertain demand.

Bydney Byulney Vupeinakliie Reece Vale

Death sentence commuted in rural trial report

A political murder case described with chaotic OCR shows the judge commuting a death sentence to life imprisonment. The report mentions a suspect named Kasi Mupre and a rural setting near Astelnute with references to Royal Bark and Meptentare. The fragmented text lacks clear dates or outcomes beyond the commutation.

Kasi Mupre Royal Bark Astelnute

Migrants deemed unfit for duties amid British recruitment drive

Fragmented OCR notes report migrants from Britain were found unfit for transport and service while authorities and officials, including Mr Winsor, organized recruitment efforts. The incomplete text references a Monday event and governmental actions regarding labor recruitment.

Ila Mulgerants Lmg NAW Transport Wire Vice Mr. Winsor Treday Geverntaam_alticimie Tabour Britain

NSW Storms Cause Damage and Power Loss Across Regions

A storm system swept New South Wales bringing heavy rain and fierce winds. Widespread damage included downed trees, disrupted power lines, flooded streets, and incidents near hospitals and camps. Authorities reported restored power in parts as crews cleared debris and secured damaged structures.

Storm Ravages Tonkley Area Causing Widespread Damage

A severe storm battered Tonkley sweeping over Tukey and Crowingnarm Street. Hazel Palkiner of Crowingnarm Street injured in a tent collapse at her parents yard. Wind damaged houses, toppled a weekend cottage, tore down telephones and wires, flooded a boat, and disrupted transportation as authorities assess hundreds of thousands in damages.

To- Gay Jimi Engi Tam Ranrn Tamworth Mllen Aikorm Tukey Ant Gil Hazel Palkiner Cayton Beau Ellen Ruitt Leon

Wreck Toward Lighted Coast Sparks Coast Rescue

A damaged report describes a vessel near Windson meeting strong winds and a wrecked hull. The crew, including the owner, struggled against a southerly gale and worked to secure the ship as fuel and supplies were moved to safety.

Windson Lanthy Thurne

Rainfall Below Average Highlighted in 1951 Totals

Fragmentary text notes rainfall below average in 1951 with scattered references to months, numbers, and locations. Several garbled phrases mention dates and places, but concrete details are unreadable. The readable portions imply negative precipitation deviations and related notes without clear measures or sources.

Goulbuyn Hospital Shooting Probe

A chaotic report from Sydney describes a hospital shooting probe at Goulbuyn. Details are garbled but mention a patient, a bullet wound to the heel, and possible stance by staff or police as the investigation unfolds in a turbulent narrative.

Sydney West Gowlbara Norm Hevworink Hil Sas ‘Hob Dorkar Inal Matley

Thought Shark Misidentification and Injury Incident

A garbled report describes a surfing incident involving a man named Memou and a shark bite near Brat IL, with references to KCWae shark, treatment for wounds, and subsequent claims about a misidentified threat during the holiday period. The text mentions a surfer attacked and medical responses, but many details remain unclear due to OCR errors.

Libmorf Trouene Brat IL Tharinn Turner Gesnglen Nathan Ankles Ehark Menue

Ater Economy Appeal Ignored by Authorities

Fragmented OCR text indicates an appeal reaction from Lillie and others concerning water and park restrictions. Mentions Cotter station, Hatutshiy, and Bumaday with varying consumption figures and cooler weather. Read as a local notice on resource controls and pending actions.

Lillie Terra Queanbeyan Cotter Keeran Dean Winhey Hatutshiy Bumaday Parke and Gardenm

Grass and Bush Burned In Nearby Property Fire

A forest fire burned grass and bush around a property owned by Me KR Hy Baird and Burton near Mr. Hoht Cameron yesterday afternoon. About three acres of grass and brush timber were destroyed. Authorities reported the fire was caused by sparks from a tapping rig. Mr Cameron said the fire damaged nearby timber and aroused concerns in the area.

Hy Baird Burton Hoht Cameron Mr. Camerny Danny Earuis Pam Taipem Farmung Zurich Mondiy Gostonday Ptafford Crippin Tormer Toor Hritiah Maxon Renno Spinal Buberciihonia Horground London Mon Aniles Cringe Lasday Amamma Chippewatly Formosa

Ambulance Calls Dominate Emergency Dispatch

Emergency logs show repeated ambulance calls and requests for meals ready to eat MREs as responders handle swift medical transports and supply needs across multiple incidents. Local units report swift scene assessments and rapid handoffs to hospital staff when available.

Untitled wartime classified notices and employment ads

A dense jumble of 1960s era classified items and public notices from a local paper. It lists ambulance calls, job ads, lodging wanted and exchanged, and various personal notices interspersed with street names and locations, reflecting a bustling community classifieds page.

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