Sweltering Canberra Noon As Heat Wave Grips Australia
State enveloped in heat wave with extreme temperatures across eastern districts. Canberra records a scorching 38 to 41 degrees as winds drive dust and fire danger rises. Officials urge caution and warn of potential hazards during peak heat hours.
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Aca
Richmond
Highlands
Tricia
Jervia Bay
Canberra
Canbuera
Seorcher
Ade Wen
My Hile
Elliott Beats Ward In Sixth Round At Leichhardt Stadium
George Elliott, 410, defeated Tormey Ward, 10.13, in the sixth round after four cautions late at Leichhardt Stadium.
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Bygnes
Thuradey
Leichhardt Stadium
George Elliott
Tormey Ward
Solicitor Brindley Freed of Charge at Centre Court
A solicitor Abraham G Brindley aged 40 faced charges of possessing unlawfully obtained items but was freed as insufficient evidence persisted. Magistrate noted doubts about the prosecution and suggested possible perjury action, while defence argued the evidence did not prove theft or unlawful possession.
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Bydney
Centre Court
Abraham G
Brindley
Braddon Progress Meeting Debated Amalgamation
A Braddon Progress Association meeting discussed amalgamation with the village council. President Clarke and Vice President Weems were re elected. a culture committee was formed and five more members were added to the association.
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Tr. Clarke
Fickner
Weems
Dolly
Meretary
Milly
A. Burug
Daly
Nelson
Feteran
Bhoobridge
POW Relatives Questioned Over Allotments
A war era briefing notes that relatives of prisoners of war pressed for changes to allotment payments. The inquiry aimed to reduce allotments for POW families to save funds. An army minister’s office stated no comment could be offered on the request.
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Conan
Smith
Army
Borde
Sequel to View-Squed Reid Sequel
Sydney report details Audrey Carmen Vandermelt at Darlinghurst fel 201 after a wine daw dawn patrol by the vice squad. Hospitalised with probable spinal fracture, chest injuries and fever amid a scene where gifted servicemen were found in rooms. Police pursuit and a girl arrest followed.
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Sydney
Audrey Carmen Vandermelt
Darlinghurst
U. House
Turner timber houses approved for 14308 pound contract
A tender by C Banke of 17 Wine Dare Way Griffith was accepted for erecting 11 timber houses at Turner at a cost of 14308 pounds. The work can be completed by July 3, 1946.
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C. Banke
Winedare Way
Griffith
Turner
Inquiry into Rail Accident Sparks Official Inquiry
An official investigation into a recent electric railway accident has been ordered by Commissioner Hurtigan. Police discounted early theory. railway officials say no youths were on the line at the time of the mishap.
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Rydney
Gommimioner
Tr Hurtigan
Thesiaory
Buys
Elvis
Ryde By-Election Campaign Opens Labor Road to Victory
The Premier opened Labor campaign efforts for five by elections in Sydney. he challenged the Opposition to justify why Labour should not be returned. He accused anti-Labor parties of aiming to mislead the electorate and urged coordinated postwar development plans.
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Sydney
Thureday
SickKell Anid
Stupid Bar Strike Continues in Auckland
Railway workers vote to extend the stoppage awaiting a tribunal decision. The move reflects frustration, with no gains seen from continued action and the prospect of a retroactive ruling shaping outcomes for the men and industry.
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Auckland
Ing
Stolen Inoculated Guinea Pigs Baffle Auckland Hospital
A number of inoculated guinea pigs used for bacteriological studies were stolen from Christoburel Hub tic Hospital in Auckland. The animals carried diphtheria and tuberculin inoculations and were considered dangerous to the city.
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Auckland
Christoburel Hub Tic Hospital
AUstralian Workers Union Convention Amid Fringe Controversy
Adelaide Thursday coverage of the AUW convention at Milleton, Cameron as ACT WA president, the Commonwealth government backing, and expulsions debated. Five exiled members cited as aiming to attend. Names Moss, Gw arne, Dalton, Ring, and unknown Van e cited in unrest over branch rules and constitution compliance.
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Adelaide
Australi
Walon
Agela
Milleton
Toera
Tefaxing
Tina
Talon
Moss
Gwarne
Dalton
L- Ring
Vane
Minister Reiterates School Playground Acreage Plan
The Minister for Education, Heffron, stated today that future schools will include five acres of playgrounds for primary schools ten acres for high end similar schools and 30 acres for technical schools. He hopes past inadequate playing fields will not be repeated.
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Sydney
Eucation
Air
Heffron
Chaoelies
Australia Day fixture at Manuka to start at 10
The association confirms an Australia Day fixture at Manuka starting at 10 a.m. The schedule notes muted preparations and a sought replacement for Easter bowler with Duntrom Utedl named as a possible substitute. Remarks mention possible changes and club involvement to share surplus dates.
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Monay
Manuka
Inypalon
Ouder
Grangoal
Chaitry
Batton
False Teeth Rock Slide Er Sip Fast Teeth
A garbled OCR fragment mentions false teeth and dental items with references to teeth and substitutes. The readable bits imply a dental theme but contain no clear event, people, places, or dates to anchor a full news item.
Minate of Commerce announces crop price supports
The Minater for Commerce said wartime style price supports will operate next season to rebuild depleted stocks. Quoted prices include 8 per bushel for feed grade maize, 2.7 per bushel for oats, with barley and sorghum also listed. The plan covers North Queensland depots and outlines support for sowings to aid drought recovery.
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Minater
Commerce Direutly
Amnion North Queenslead
Haus
Grawere
Guetta
Coimmecinwalth
Canberra and Queanbeyan notices mix in wartime era building data items
The page lists varied notices from the Cs. LA Bureau on Building Data and local agencies. It mentions a housing inquiry for a naval family near Melbourne Park, Canberra area, and requests for accommodation, plus notices asking for gliding club formation input in Canberra, and the biannual meeting of the Queanbeyan District Coulrsivue Club in early February 1940.
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Canber 4
Anthuaingte
Aphy
Gilder
c/o Times
Ie Quan
Roun
Crawford
Queanbeyan
Vepore
Enone
Wealth Police Public Advertigama Sale of Motor Vehicles
Police invite applications for the purchase of two ASE motor cycles and sidecars. Vehicles may be inspected at Acton Police Station, Canberra. Applications to the Officer in Charge, Acton, Canberra, by noon on the specified date. Purchase offers must be completed by the stated deadline.
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Dfymns
Acton
Canberra
Ofer
Otiar
Rei
Chet Omler
Pottex
RED Cross Carnival
Patriotic Funds Board
R O'Sullivan
Krukers
Albert Hall
Tender for Earthworks and Vacant Positions Advertised
Fragmented notice reads tender for earthworks and vacancies at Young Pty. Ltd. seeks personnel aged around 45 to 50, with applications to management. Also lists wants for reception and hotel help, and an immediate call for Cox Newsagency staff. Includes references to Canberra railway station and Canberra Times.
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Canburra
Young Pty. Ltd
City Alotar
Actun
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