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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Jul 29, 1950
Page
3
An auction notice notes strong demand for sheep with high prices paid. Buyers competed for yearlings and two year olds, with top prices around £0 10s per head. The sale featured multiple lots from Woodgrew and Calthorpe estates and noted dry year conditions.
The Graziers' Association of New South Wales announces its annual meeting of members at the Star Theatre in Queanbeyan on Thursday 3 August at noon. Election of officers and general business on the agenda. All members urged to attend. TB Woudgeh, secretary.
Ambiguous wartime dispatch states the United States would defend West Germany against any attack. The article notes a planned 121,000 troops in Germany, with Army HQ at Heidelberg and War Department directives from Washington. The piece mentions a forthcoming ban that could be lifted in months ahead.
Preliminary trivia outlines a children's coaching class organized by AL Mantka in August September. The program aims to train players including Gallbu en Zombie Bega and Cughie under NSW guidance at Abi Cio courts in Stnilay morning sessions.
A sub committee of the Agricultural Association explores forming a Junior Farmer Club. The plan aims to promote agricultural education and a positive work attitude among youth. A report will be prepared for the next Band Ay meeting on August 21.
J Marshall travels to Tokyo for the 1980 Winter or Summer Games preparation and to swim for Australia. He states he is still an Australian swimmer and aims to gain experience racing Japanese swimmers in the pool. He plans to compete in the 1800, 800, and 100 metre events, sharing thoughts on national representation and the value of international exposure.
The Canberra City Bowling Club holds its annual meeting at Filter Street, Bison, with seven members nominated for the committee and multiple positions up for election. Officers face opposition from the current slate as the club reviews its most prosperous year on record.
Postmaster General Anthony announced a ten day schedule change for air mail to the Philippines. The aim is to create a direct route to reduce risk in mail conveyance. The directive focuses on secular students and letters from a main processing point near Cunningham Street.
A damaged OCR fragment lists items and sale notes for a 1987 Torriag tourer and car parts. It mentions owner sale requirements, contact ext 225, and scattered product terms Carmelina Black Currants and Brown Seremias. The jumble includes dates, colors, and dealer cues with unclear context.
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