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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Jan 18, 1949
Page
3
Canberra boxing scene reports a middleweight bout between Mills and Hassen as part of an exhibition card at Manuka Oval this Saturday. A broader rugby league fundraising plan is also outlined to support junior development and a champion’s purse.
Fragmentary OCR style sports note lists names such as Mearne Ticknor Basie Jaco Griffiths Marshall Montand and others, with unclear references to bowling and percentages. The garbled text resembles a sports wire or caption fragment reporting players and scores in a confused order.
An OCR filled page lists numerous state lottery numbers and prizes, including Beiver Tyror Syndicate and others, plus ads seeking to exchange houses in Goulburn, Sydney area, and notices about holiday and property offerings. Several entries reference prizes like twelve thousand pounds and private sales, with scattered contact details and addresses. The jumble showcases a busy classifieds and lottery listing page with multiple entities and locations.
Public Hervant Times Office advertises furnished or unfurnished rooms flats or homes for a wife and child. Multiple entries detail accommodation needs from May 1st and include private households in Canberra near the city with short to long term stays.
Reports detail multiple break ins and thefts at Cantera Steam Laundry and Capital Cordial Company with valued thefts, suspected involvement, and police investigations. Witnesses describe broken locks, stolen goods, and a trial that collapses in court amid indecent behavior accusations and drunkenness.
The report notes a January meeting led by Tal Artin and Frank Graham with details about schedule and topics. A technical college event is mentioned with free admission, inviting interested patrons to attend, without need for prior appointment.
Algustine LienneTly of 36 Stuart Hureet Canberra has applied to Whe Bergustrar for a booth licence under Ordinance 10h A. A beer meeting is planned at Manuka Oval Canberra on Saturday, March 149. Authorities grant permission to sell liquor at the venue during the event.
Fragmented OCR text refers to an UCIT licence application and a registrar, with scattered names and dates, but the content is garbled. The readable portions mention a secretary to a Can- entity and a timetable around February 1980. No coherent event, location, or outcome is extractable.
Lord Mayor's Cup meets a renewal with AyDNYR and Manny as top entries. Jockeys Will and Ming Haat highlight the field with Avodanete and Ph ind te Trunaest among favorites, as trainers plot Melbourne prep and potential races in July.
Prize money totaling 644200 will be distributed at the Marc meeting in Melbourne. On Saturday, the event will feature a handicap of seven furlongs with £3000 in prize money awarded to the winner.
At Caulfield on Saturday the champion Anardier carried 2.18 and led early in the race. Despite a strong effort from Pacing and Wor the Man, Gallant Gentleman prevailed in the flat racing event aiming for the Autyodian Cup title.
A chaotic report describes a wet down for the Hurstville athletic carnival and visiting athletes Lloyd ta Houch and Herb McKennay set to appear. Australia 300 yard record holder Mormon Carroll is mentioned as a potential challenger while local figures face various suspicions. Police report cycling under the influence incident in Mort Street involving Percy Mervyn Waker with charges and cautionary notes.
Fragmented OCR text presents a local anniversary notice and sale promotions. Names such as Burns and Canberra appear amid garbled lines. The legible parts mention tickets and a phone number for reservations, with references to Canara era and sewing machines vendors, suggesting a community event or commercial notices.
Anwar Groeral Mowing of Gwe ACL TA to host a meeting at the Manuka Pavilion on February 7 30. Minutes include annual report balance sheet election of officers motion to amend minutes and group member registrations. Delegates list mentions N Leon piano player and piano attendant and equipment details.
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