Government House Interest In Redex Trial
Lang Bum, a keen spectator at the Redex trial on Lonsdale Street, reports mixed details with Lady Gardiner and Mr Gibb among witnesses. The courtroom tension centered on compensation claims and War era references as officials debated costs and outcomes at the Port Stoping Company trial sessions.
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Government House
Redex
Lang Bum
Lonsdale Street
Lady Gardiner
Citta
Yevarel
Nerwrd
Attafout el Apo
Walla
Groner Cial
Otter
Meer
Yarralumla Infants School Plans Soon
Anoz diaries report plans for a modern designed Infants School at Yarralumla to house about 200 pupils, to be built with primary status hoped later. The project faces delays but is tied to broader ACT education reforms and future development within the next years.
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Adaressar
Ginter Aphiteets
Ite
Refused For Wagga Hotel valued at £115,000
Fragmentary report notes a hotel in Wagga valued at about £115,000 with references to a reserve price and listed bidders. Names and precise details are unclear due to OCR issues but indicate a financial decision on hotel property and related parties.
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Wagga
Australian industry shifts threaten postwar food markets
Australian primary industries face shifting export controls toward Britain and rising domestic pressures. The article notes weakened wheat export surplus, falling wool prices, and uncertain futures for meat, fruit, and bacon while urging closer local market focus and industry collaboration to counter global price declines.
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Coripare Ak
Prioa
Autrallia
Britain
Feaa
Tome
Australies
Australie
Rome
Weducers Uum
Ouly
Divorces After Five to Nine Years Marriages Rise In Era
In the period noted a high count of divorce petitions occurred, with figures peaking in year 1946 at about 1049 cases. The 1953 tally stood at 8,882 filings, while other years show substantial volumes reflecting evolving marriage dissolution trends.
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Pew Booth Wales
Weather and marriage statistics across Australia and regions
The report blends weather notes with demographic data on marriage duration and divorce rates. It cites maximum and minimum temperatures, plus rainfall tendencies, while detailing divorce frequencies by state and territory across Australia. Strong entities include Tasmanian, South Wales, Victoria, Western Australia, New South Wales, Tasmania, and regions like Adelaide and Darwin.
Bush Fire Council Seeks Expanded Plant and Equipment
The Bush Fire Council plans to expand its plant with new equipment including a complete track unit and two rover units. Training workshops and winter sessions are noted, with hope to progress through September to total about 410 volunteers.
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Rng
Asc
Harrow
Frange
Oman
Frowernmen
Ind Rover Unite
Criitica
Hares
Canberra
Voralvad
Alcoholics Anonymous in Canberra Weekly Meetings
A chaotic OCR fragment describes Alcoholics Anonymous in Canberra with mentions of weekly meetings attended by up to 28 members. It references the group’s aims, the concept of power, and collective support, though details are garbled and many phrases are unreadable.
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Ueeruce
Ventos
Heami
A.A
Ian
Byrne
Ana Lapin
Prado
DANY
Conference Notes Messy Report From Canbarra
Fragmentary OCR text describes multiple conferences and events at Canbarra with scattered names and dates. The garbled lines mention entities such as Irv, Tul, Chris, and NSW Master, hinting at a schedule or meeting list without coherent details. The piece lacks clear actions or outcomes to confirm a concrete event.
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Enitecenene
Wrangementa
Chris
Nsw
Hemters
New Zealand Enamored With Soil Management Efforts
The report highlights New Zealand's focus on soil management practices across regions, with figures showing improved crop yields and sustainability. It notes government and university involvement, including Massey College, and mentions livestock and cropping shifts, along with regional adoption rates and projected long term benefits for farms and communities.
Free coffee and aspirins for drivers at YMCA event
A chaotic scene at a YMCA hosted drive included free coffee and aspirin for drivers. Volunteers served numerous cups and bowls of soup while a crowd of contestants and attendees gathered around stalls. The day featured discussion, refreshments, and small prizes, with participants noting the helpfulness of the YMCA staff.
Canberra drive crash victims remembered after perilous journey
5000 Redex drivers faced a treacherous descent from the Canberra hill where a collision and subsequent rescue left investigators detailing vehicles, drivers, and witnesses. The incident halted traffic, with one driver described as reaching a medical aid point after a long, uphill struggle. Reports note signatures on the field’s list and the use of an Austin car at the control point amid fog and slush.
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HAM Rats
Mayne
Whit
Bonnes
Sydney
Pabbreen
Millard
Try Ear
Tsustainen
Bond
Mw Cutyst
J. Buchanan
Stelte Tarand Fe
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Mastin
Donry
Vidits
Kingston
Nat Gibba
Nix Crow
Dickster
Yarralumla
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Moreie
Arerards
Pitt Ripwet
Lend
Lemme Lay
Datance
Peng
Maximiny
Cornivarent
Aay
Tina
Tiny
Moderaln
Max
Ronberrs
Adelaide
Darwin
Perth
Ore E Nudren
Ama
Childlsiy Marines
Mitoy Brake
Aivorve Sone Nigheet
TAO
Tasman
South Wale
Queens Hind
Victoria
Western Australia
South Australia
New South Wales
Tasmania
Alcoholics Anonymous
Canbarra
New Zealand
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Tilo
al Camortrary
Fae Amrenkuees
Kiran
Ase
Mir Bi Kees
Egstag
Armee Centon Rysearon
Zealand
Eame
Imac
Acre
Blain
Sun
Faye Hoanige
Wien
Agin
Ernliiy
Gwolah
Diane
Amia
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Ny Rail Ee
Cheavers
Ealmunl
Ulacovere
Mar Wen
Nick Wet
Teeurgines
Hen
Envio
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Iain
Mat
Sevenida
Kanth Gy
Agrichetohat Collet
Massey
Nelly Bland Ani
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Chines Holt Myjortane
Meeoulbert
Austria
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Christehuiren
South Island
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You
Coffee
Mies
Chaege
Horre Yalca
Pouberdayy
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Karretury
Harry Blue
YMCA
Vietime
Teacwett
Fleiss
Weed
Owen Pon
Emily Ure
Airinkelng
Unmnels
Tivecof
Pubilie
Conteal
Lormdale
Tela Rivers
Rev, Braddon
Cantarra Ville
Arlene
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Thom
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Raya Mt
Ao Cromige
Comim
Carla
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Nendertie Fier
Cwa
A. Garlitti Land
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