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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Jan 12, 1937
Page
3
A scrambled OCR passage references parliament and 1987, mentioning operation and various incomplete phrases. It appears as a garbled report with no clear events, names, dates, or locations that can be reliably identified. The fragment lacks coherent facts to summarize meaningfully.
Premier Stevens announced the government will issue a further commission to Judge Markell to hear Ferguson evidence and review the Miller case amid public interest. The decision broadens the inquiry to include alleged misconduct surrounding Constable Miller and the Mold case.
The Grounds Committee of the PCT Cricket Association arranged arrangements for the February visit of the English team. Parking was discussed with no cars allowed on the grounds. a special outside area to accommodate about 4,000 is planned. Proposals for accommodation and telephones are under consideration with about 4,000 seats and related facilities planned for spectators.
Australia announces the defence contingent for Coronation celebrations in Melbourne led by General Sir Hasty Gravel with officers including Lt Col ND Fiartie Colonel W H Onnald Major E Briar Major W Ruddock Captain Honing Captain A Bintott Captain Fe HyJ and Captain L Brune in attendance.
State parade in Sydney confirms 400 men examined for 29 positions in NSW ALF contingent to the Coronation. From readings in Victoria Beeracka, Grattan Fram and others present. 88 chosen, including 17 retired soldiers and 10 militiamen, travel to Melbourne February 14 with 8/ a day allowances.
The squad to meet visiting Sydney Church of England Grammar at Mannka Oval tomorrow evening. Ke Safford, Le Maloney, Ragern A. McGitl, Coral, Ny Croker, O’Connor, A Maloney, Hourigan, J. Atlington, R. Merriman among listed players with starting time yet to be confirmed.
Pamphlets arguing for and against aviation and marketing amendments are being distributed to about 4,000,000 Australian electors ahead of the March 6 referendum. Officials expect the campaign to continue for five weeks, with strong arguments claiming national aviation regulation is needed and warnings that a "Yes" would erode state services and self-government.
Six large all metal flying boats to be built for Pan American Airways by the Roaring Aircraft Company will carry 40 sleepers and 60 passengers, span 152 feet, length 100 feet, height 28 feet, with a top speed near 200 mph. The aircraft feature high wing design, two decks, and specialized passenger and crew spaces for long oceanic flights.
The Grasiers Association reports woollen garments sold in Melbourne as pure wool contain 18 to 47 percent cotton. Secretary Mr Wallen says samples came from several importers and shops, not a single maker. Alignment notes no protest at adulteration, arguing cheaper wool enables affordability while condemning deception.
Steady competition at Flemington with 77 000 sheep and lambs penned. Demand varied by grade, wethers and ewes mainly in higher ranges, cattle buyers active though prices mixed. Quotations show wethers 18 to 28 shillings, ewes 14 to 22, tamms 18 0 to 19 0, bulls 29 to 19 10, cows 4 to 19, with overall fair quality and prices easing at times.
Winehcombe Carson Ltd describe improved wool market demand with prices for various wool types ranging from 10d to 1794 and lambs selling up to 103d. competition noted across classes with gains on hides and country skins though inferior grades dull. overall market rose about 25 to 90 per ton.
Fragmentary OCR reads as a tenancy notice mentioning a good tenant with no children and a General, possibly a lodging inquiry. It references a Mrs Custieau and a National Circuit, with mentions of firewood and a price around 90 pounds, plus inspection details. Some names and numbers are garbled.
The card lists Rosebery Maiden Hurdle with horses such as Sir Too Mh Camius and Miramond along with Flying Handicap contenders Bim Boy Hathalle Misnomer Molgain Goorks and Biver Dance. The Robbery Handicap features Fingin Orem's Rory Roya ipie Rope Lord Sun Polywin and Beyond Division among weights and entries for the 11am and 4:30pm races.
Canberra Rifle Club members held the first stage of the Bromewale Trophy from the 400 yard mound on Saturday. Windy, choppy conditions produced low scores. prizes went to L Tinsini Webb, Rowan, Cunbasn, Kinname, Meintest, Webb, Lloyd, and Prowse for various score totals.
Lottery 389 drawn today lists several prize mulls and syndicate references. Entries include Fiat No 08442 from New oaritt syndicate with F Field at Welahwk May Held Newcastle, and Anticipation No 6468 with KC Scarfe at Rochsitter Bi Knightbridge South Australia. Additional entries name Bucky Wiel grnshate and E G Fohnyon among others. Lottery 300 will be drawn Friday.
Wellington reports 83 year old Lowia Task Lowia of Newport Victoria died after allegedly walking in his sleep and falling about 18 feet from a verandah to the footpath. Police say he was in bed around eight thirty in the morning and was found on the footpath near a house he had hoarded.
Fragmentary OCR text promotes a patent remedy claiming to ease indigestion constipation and general ill health. It mentions various unclear terms and dates, with garbled names and references to 1987 and a bowlth strength, offering no clear factual report.
England defeated Tasmania by nine wickets and four runs in a rain-reduced match. Keith Putman starred with 77 not out and five wickets, delivering a superb all round performance as England posted 9 17 and Tasmania were bowled out for 200 in their second innings.
Fragmented notice invites spending holiday at Berma with a 30 guest event. Mentions hot water, moderate comforts, and requests phone or writing Miss M Walsh at the Brach House. Contact details appear unclear due to OCR errors.
Mire Jean Peititer hosted a GIN yening at Almily Hall on Monday night before her upcoming marriage to John Withers. About fifty guests enjoyed a refined evening with Miss Shenken and Mrs. C. Clittard arranging the event. The Clittard Withers duo performed "Whint T Gram Pos OWL to Dragm" as a highlight.
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