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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Jan 30, 1956
Page
2
An unreadable OCR snippet mentions foot supports, bunions, fallen arches, and stalled equipment details. It references a Corr Warts term and an Open GAN team, with ambiguous dates and places. The text is garbled and lacks coherent events or clear entities to identify.
Readable text shows a garbled spa advertisement listing massage services with unclear branding. Mentions include “Face Massage” and various prices, but the fragment lacks coherent details, dates, or organization names to establish a complete item.
Canberra high school and Aniepea Paxil Meh school will resume on Tuesday. The headmasters request new students in first year show not at test until Wednesday. Students intending to leave any other classes should direct on Tuesday or early Wednesday.
Readable portions describe a weather bulletin for Saturday and Sunday with temperatures, wind directions, and forecasts. Regions include South Coast and Southern Tablelands with note of mild to warm conditions and south-easterly winds, plus references to Canberra Sydney Melbourne Brisbane and a coastal forecast region.
The Canberra milk supply debate centers on Webb's investigation, showing Canberra prices could fall and NSW prices might adjust for consumers. It notes production costs, future import needs, and possible establishment of a Milk Controller to reform territory food administration and supply policy.
Hoad and Rosewall defeated Viutarion Meyy Taypind Don Candy in straight sets 16-8 44-27 6-4 to win the Cup in Brisbane. It was their second Ube title following a 1908 victory as Candy resisted but fell short in a lengthy contest. Rose showed sharp play, repeatedly targeting Hoad’s weak points and driving points through the centre.
Nice-Regal On Sabena journin Their Rexcellencies the Gay eonor-General and Siim accompanied by their personal staff returned to Canberra from Melbourne. In the evening Their Ex refleteles ational Captain 8 G Wabee-Brown and AD were present at the NSW Country swimming championships at Canberra Olympie swimming Pool Mrs Pollitt hes agrivea at Government House.
A stray horse wandered onto a major airport approach causing London Constellation to circle the field for eight minutes. Police and aviation teams pursued the animal toward the aerodrome and bogged it down as night fell with diversions considered. Officials postponed takeoffs and runway closures persisted into the evening hours.
Officials pressed for more loan money to fund road works noting urgency and detailing repayment plans over 29 years if needed. Government and municipal leaders discussed costs, past spending, and the impact on public works programs amid rising expenses and inflation.
A large gathering from diverse centres attended the wedding of Miss Johmson, eldest daughter of Mr and Mrs W Johnson of Bega, and Mr Tuckerman of Auscm mers Bath. The ceremony at Uneehuerh was conducted by Rev Father Bourke with Miss Janet Waleoie as bridesmaid and other attendants. The reception drew attendees from Methovene, Sydney, Long Jetty and nearby towns. After the ceremony the couple set off for their honeymoon at Beanly and Long Jelly.
The Canberra Swimming Club hosted a pool concert with guests and a leading program. Meg J. Barrett organized a Sunday High concert during the carnival week, a tradition that grew into a regular feature of the carnival celebrations led by Barrett and staff at the local institution.
Vinews reported the 1956 Leaving Certificate results announced by the Department of Education. Virginia Spenty led with 31 marks, while D. Guimeey and Grobom J shared top honours, each achieving first class with four A grades.
Bainbridge leads with a record 52.75 in the 50 yards butterfly, beating Canderea star Betty Sykes’ 1950 mark. Pam Ovenden second, shattering the 55 yards fly record. Ly Willtillean sets junior butterfly mark in Muswellbrook. Middleton reduces country record in 220 yards fly. Bainbridge anchors Wagga team in relay, with Ovenden and Wilkinson among top finishers.
The Canberra Olympic Pool opened with 1,200 spectators for NSW championships and carnival events. Prominent officials praised the pool’s facilities as a landmark for the growing nation and Australian swimming, with plans to host national championships in the future.
A confused OCR fragment describes a snake sighting in Ainslie Garden. It mentions Mr Fy Tantata of Miten Burest Alanka involved in an attempted capture with a stick and a fence, plus a mother affected in Chisholm Street. Neighbors report frequent snake activity in Canberra suburbs.
The correspondent argues against criticism of the Olympic Year choice for the WN Country swimming championships. He notes Melbourne hosted many events and Canberra locals should be proud the championships were held here. He defends Canberran enthusiasm and cites strong attendance and records.
The NSW ASA conference at Kurri saw debate over pool measurements with Cessnock and Kilby districts submitting figures. ASA chief Mr Dexter noted three pools ranged between 59 and 60 metres, sparking amendments to replace Cessnock with Kurri for championships and discussions on state water polo duties and district realignments.
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