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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Jul 19, 1955
Page
3
A scrambled notice advertises a used car with partial OCR text listing engines, mileage, price around £1025, location at Minequarie Street, contact numbers and dates, but many words are illegible. It appears to be a classified ad seeking buyers or bidders for a vehicle.
An old classified style advertisement lists specials from A.G. Mildren Pry. Ltd. The tiny print mentions items like one ply Plymouth parts and mechanical goods described as in good condition with mentions of motors and ventilation parts from 1981 era.
Scattered OCR style listings include references to a Ford car, motorcycles, a sedan, and a range of miscellaneous items. Also mentions employment ads for an office assistant and a part time role, plus social notices and an elderly care housing reference, scattered across a Canberra area context with street names and contact cues.
A local cleaning service plans to broaden its offerings and hours after securing new equipment and partnerships. The firm emphasizes reliability and prompt schedules to meet growing customer demand in the area.
Screening windows for July postponed on Aug 20 at Cah ferra University rulewe Main Matt at 2 pm.
A dated notice describes a danger zone along Duntroon Road near Queanbeyan in the Guru District. It warns of unexploded shells and ordnance, directing people to avoid the area and report any finds to military or police authorities. The notice, signed by Captain Harrington of the Royal Solitary College, notes no reward for reporting but emphasizes immediate action if weapons are located.
Public warning issued about explosives and firing near Duntrogn Road and Queanbeyan Sutton Road area. Notices describe boundary lines and property blocks in Gungabung District and Canberra region, with cautions on handling dangerous materials and military logistics.
A garbled 1910 Canberra college notices page lists meetings in Main Hall and College Hall with dates July 20 and July 37, plus mentions of a hockey association, officer roles, and an auxiliary unit. It references attendees like Roger Little and A Millard, with travel notes and contact details.
A garbled, partial OCR snippet mentions a failed event and confusing phrases about a feast and people named in a way that suggests a historical record fragment. The readable elements imply a disrupted report without clear dates or places.
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