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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Jan 19, 1950
Page
5
A robbery at a Boston bank yields a reported 1.59 million in cash. Police question ten men as investigators trace the heist to a gang tied to an earlier banking incident. The raid involved a vault entry and significant theft across multiple sites.
This fragmented notice mentions a fragrance and beauty powder product tied to Minnedry in a hazy fashion. It reads like an ad copy with unclear branding and product details, referencing face powder use and beauty stores in a nonspecific context.
ADELAIDE Wednesday the South Australian Electricity Trust announced plans to install provisions to shield power supply from coal shortages. Authorities propose tying a heavy duty system to bolster capacity amid fuel supply concerns.
A fragmentary report notes Miss Betty Mekell, daughter of the Governor-General, arriving in Hongkong on a premier visit. The text mentions possible connections to the Governor General and other officials, with obscured details about travel and duties.
Victorian Deputy Premier announces plan to abolish price controls, claiming controls are unnecessary. Conference chair Ste Penman says no plan to lift all controls, while critics warn removal could fuel inflation and strain the economy.
A garbled report from London describes a veterinary notice about cows requiring artificial teeth or dentures. A dealer faced high costs for dentition replacements, with mentions of markets, prices, and a furor over the unusual issue. The text references a nameless agency and a Dowery-like figure, but details are unclear.
A Reuters dispatch from Tokyo reports a Japanese bark-Argentina scheme involving 800 photographs for selecting brides. The project aims to connect Japanese farmers with Argentine partners through envisioned marriages and a pictorial match system.
Advertises over 300 new machines at a depot in Provith available for quick delivery. Mentions wages, board and lodging, and lifting Crews for Snowy Mountain area. References Snowy Mountains Hydrett ectric Authority and Commonwealth Employment Service.
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