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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Jul 23, 1948
Page
3
A jagged OCR fragment hints at a tomorrow program at Manuka with a shouting game and references to rounds and places. Mentions Northern, Northa Mo, and a referee J H Mackay. Details are unclear but imply a sports or court context with a cancer cup nod.
Mr W Paggendorft, chief of the Division of Plant Industry, reports at the Department of Agriculture that wartime crops retained in Australia include new varieties like a high yielding dwarf bean and several legumes. He notes linseed sown on 8,000 acres by 1950, with emphasis on meeting overseas demand and improving adaptability under local conditions.
The fragment references a 37-year-old Scot and his family killed in a German air raid on Ringler. It mentions a Malayan governor, minting, and jungle training, but the text is garbled. The readable facts point to a wartime casualty linked to jungle training leadership, with unclear connections to local governance and military function.
In Sydney sources say a man was assaulted by two men and a woman near Iron Cove. He alleges acid was thrown in his face and that he had warned his wife. Police say his statements prompted investigations into other possible causes.
An invitation from the Legacy CU accents Northern Suburbs No 2 to play that team at Sydney tomorrow week. Canberra lads assemble at the Legacy clubrooms Narrabeen. Norths thirds meet Vaucluse in Canberra August 3 and Canberra to play St George at Concord Oval tomorrow week with a team announced tonight. Guests for the club dance after the match. Sunday Dorva players attend a party at 4. North Sydney will visit Canberra next. The New Union is asked to dualise the Combined Services visit to Canberra in August.
Sydney reports Benny Kean, the American welterweight, delayed his return home this weekend. Evans wrapped up a five fight contract by losing to Mickey Tollin on Monday night, with talks of a rematch in August at the Sydney stadium.
An unclear report notes concern over Deep Sea and Sea wan with drawn in Saturday’s winter event. Owner Mr Ar Mure ra and trainer G Ray discuss secrecy to prevent money being wagered on a scratched horse.
The Premier announced via the weekly magazine that dimming of headlights could curb recent motor accidents. The Minister for Transport is to address the issue with the aim of enforcing earlier dimming.
A garbled excerpt reports a warning issued today by Mr Blain MF regarding commune policy and a chain from South-East Asia. The text references a Commonwealth Government consideration on formulating policy.
In Tages Amey remarks Minister for Lands Mr Sheahan pledges to use every weapon against any Parliament member who asserted Communist links. He criticizes Leader of the Country Party Mr Brusmer for alleged dishonest tactics, defending government stance on the issue.
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