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Newspaper

Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Jan 12, 1948

Page

3

Backstroke and freestyle champions crowned at Palm Beach meet

In a coastal NSW sporting card, open backstroke and freestyle titles were claimed by swimmers including John Kelly and W Boyd. Results reference Palm Beach and Pyrmont venues with times around 36.25 and 2.8 seconds for sprints and a 330 yard event for medley.

John Kelly Ge Aelithe Enim Viy “Rainese Steve Mind Open Treaty Cman Nampa Sethigang Be Tago Tutecly P Vines Palm Beach Wes Reguala Funder AB W. Boyd Wttongens Fie Senin Madley Tenn Beach

Lott Expelled From Australian Legion Subbranch

Sydney police report the Australian Legion of Hat-Barvicemen has expelled A. Lott from the Punshbach Subbranch amid accusations of Communist ties. The action followed anonymous letters claiming Lott was a Communist Party member and after investigations allegedly not completed. Lott, notified during a sub-branch tennis match, contested the move as a deliberate misstep by officers led by President George Peace.

Sydney Biate Council Austraan Lagion Hat-Barvicemen A. Lett Caminumia Wat Lott Communist Party Lott Rmembers Tthe George Peace

Toe Beating Up Aged Widow and Related Sports Report

A fragmented report notes an alleged assault on an elderly widow and a series of athletic results. It mentions police involvement, an unfaithfulness accusation, a suspect aged 41, and a chief officer's inquiry. The text also records swimming times and Australian records by athletes including the Palm Beach B team.

Poskarchia Fle Ars Poskar Goof Nunn Kyogie Ken Jones Balmain Felice Ton Tee PU Wea Fa Wa Amaiiog Frank O'Neil Bhico Taylor Trace Agers Palm Beach Aim Beach Niahed

Truck Faces Manslaughter Charge After Fatal Capsize

In Goulburn a three ton truck returning from a dance near Crookwell skidded on gravel and overturned. Laurie John Prey, 33, was killed as he rode on the rear of the vehicle. The driver now faces manslaughter and dangerous driving charges. Eight others injured in the crash.

Goulburn Laurie John Prey Trey Grebbengullen Crookwell Prey

Fragmentary Romance Passages Echo Old Sentiments

The fragment depicts a nostalgic dialogue with phrases like Josie, will you and my dear, ten years apart, describing beauty and youth. Dated, theatrical tone hints at a reunion over dinner, with lacework of romantic phrases and stray references to bouquets and cosmetics.

John Josie Rose-Petala

Creme Charmosan advertisement note

An old print ad touts Creme Charmosan with big jars priced 2 for 10 and tubes at 1 for 2 or 1 for 3. It markets to women as a nightly pre retiring skin care item claiming it changes, pours moisture, and tones.

Taco

Repatriation Committee Public Notice

Local repatriation committee announces Beeaver contact at the shore for arrangements between 7 pm and 9 pm on specified days. Participants urged to attend and follow guidance for entry and processing.

Pete Nlerrey Beare Moe

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