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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Jul 15, 1946
Page
3
Unclear OCR text reports boxing and wrestling results mentioning Keen Halley, Grant, Roy Treasure, Jackie Wilaom, Frank Cuttor, Jagathingh, and a 12 rounder with a draw. No coherent event details or dates are extractable from the fragment.
A report from Melbourne outlines mixed grade tennis results featuring players from Canberra and surrounding clubs. Notable matches include Braddon defeating Raid and Northbourne strong in several divisions, with several draws and forfeits noted amid a busy midweek schedule. The Devi Cup matches were scheduled for December in Melbourne with registered ACT players anticipated to participate.
Last Saturday players took part in the Royal Canberra Golf Fayth allaverage competition. In A Grade the leading yard were Mull and Galloway tied, with Rabel close behind. In HE Clark led with Bourke, Gullilhe, Foz, Murray, Ki Ley and Thonn following. In B Grade Duns Sup Laton led, with others including Eanous, down and Humby among names listed.
Reported by the Federal Golf Club shows Canadian fourball teams formed this weekend. Players include D. Reynolds, A. Bradmas, Tt. Wea, Hi. Hinoah, Brogan, B-Bl Wi Ware, H. Reynolds, Te iea0 f Taree and Halter, Bis a.
Mish team won 6 1 at Acton on Saturday after Revi whistle gave Home a boost. Grammar and University played to a 7 7 draw as defense stifled scoring chances. Forress defeated Munroe 4 0 in a separate match. WCA and B Grade results noted with best players named from each side.
The prized Australian spaniel Myall, missing two weeks from Yerong Dog Home, was found near Ipswich Road in poor condition. Owned by Min L M Cox of Sydney, the dog valued at aaba was reportedly being dipped before return. A reward had been offered for its recovery. In separate fire news, the Commercial Hotel and adjoining structures suffered damage after a blaze destroyed the Mary bar area and caused further losses.
The Canberra Court found 2-year-old Vin Cunt George Dion of Weatlake guilty of assaulting police, resisting arrest, and related damages. Dion muttered incoherent phrases before sentencing to hard labour, while witnesses described him violent behavior and abuse toward officers.
In a rugged tri niated match at Marinbourne oval on Saturday Norie defeated Houtheny 40 to B. Bok tenne were at full strength and neither side could breach Wapoueh’s defence. Cleve opened Bouiha’s score with a sideline goal before further kicks and tries stretched the lead. Captain’s Pint edged Canberra by 16 in the early game while Captain’s Phat reserves drew 7-all.
A fragmented recap notes Barton and High School teams in a tense game. McGrath converts on a follow through while Bagnal responds for Barton as Deaton and Reisen contribute key plays in a closely contested matchup.
A fragmentary poem praising pale powder enhances youth and beauty. The speaker imagines a girl named Eve and applauds makeup to subdue signs of age, claiming it makes her look younger and pretty despite time. The verse blends playful flirtation with vanity and social charm.
Product listing describes Charmosan face powder in a box dated 9/6 with references to Ravel Naturele and several unclear names. The text mentions usage instructions and a warning about not having sare nani le Winter and applying Charmaan hand lation. The fragmentary OCR lacks coherent context or verifiable facts.
Perth Sunday obituary notes Mire Annie inventor from North Fremantle and Pemberton hailed as mother of Australia’s largest family with 10 boys and 1 girl. Funeral at Katatkatte Cemetery followed by long life in several State towns. Husband defended her life for years, birth spanning 1901 to 195? years outline a remarkable family saga.
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