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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Jun 02, 1947
Page
4
Fragmented OCR text mentions a treatment developed about four years ago at aRoyal? hospital relating to Adelaide. References reports of the treatment causing sufferers in the state to travel to England for trials. Early cases reportedly show good results.
In an interlude report dated Sunday, unions allied with ACT.U discuss a one day national strike for July 1 at an executive meeting. President Clarey and others push for a 40 hour week following wartime measures, with Port Moresby noted as a planned first call point.
Manuka decisively defeated Ainslie 11 7 15 to end their winning streak on Northbourne Oval. O Sullivan, Stevens, and Cleary led Manuka in a fast display. Ainslie’s defense struggled as Ginty Stevens and Brophy stood out. Cadets beat Queanbeyan in a tight lower division match as Eastlake and Eastluke posted wins.
A dense race card listing multiple horses, jockeys, and betting odds. Includes performances like Kilnstar, Bold Beau, Twice Royal, and Yukon with times and divisions such as Mile Handicap and Welter. Appears to be a late 19th or early 20th century catalog of entries, results, and betting information.
In Melbourne a bout ended in the first round when a fighter failed to continue after a sequence of clashes. Newcastle reports show Red Lobs defeating Bill Fathabury by outpoint 9 to 12 over twelve rounds at Newcastle Stadium. Mel Peters and Chief Little Wolf drew at Leichhardt Stadium with Peters conceding 25 pounds to Little Wolf.
A rough Australian Rules clash at Northbourne Oval saw Carmel Cop ake defeat Navy with a 18898 to 48 score as a midweek crowd raised funds for the Food for Britain Appeal. Local players Manuka and Opimvie impressed while capita teams and officials featured across the field.
A garbled racing card lists events including Falkland Trial Hurdle with 2.2074 WINPAR and 3 ID Sellers. Featured horses include GOLDEN OLDS, Lord Cavil, and GOLDEN Suuerak mange. Multiple names appear with odds and placements amid a sequence of race entries and times.
Results list shows multiple stakes with dog names and odds including Wintermere Dolly Kay Lagy Prost Blonde Gallant Jake ALL BULA and NOVICE stake entries. Winners such as BONOREE WARNES and VERDICT are noted with times and placements amid unclear OCR data.
A fragmented Brisbane style report notes two TAA machines registering record rights from Parth to Melbourne. A Lincoln barber reportedly covered the distance in eight hours fourteen minutes, with other distant mentions of white Water Wythe and a bomber covering the distance in similar terms.
Fragmented lines reflect a romantic meditation on aging and praise in love. The speaker questions how old they look and imagines affectionate words from a beloved. The piece evokes tenderness, insecurity, and a wish for happiness amid youthful imagery.
Fragmentary text shows local government discussing expenditure of £10,000 for stadium work. unclear names or exact project scope due to damaged OCR.
Incomplete OCR text mentions widows and an invitation to speak or attend a gathering. No further names, places, dates, or actionable details are readable. The fragmentary line suggests a community or religious event but lacks specifics to confirm participants or location.
Fragmentary OCR text discusses Charmosan skin care usage. Mentions Samany sonmnan and stray phrases about sept ant ances ae lt aga Ea ote isce Pee 1 use a ee. No clear events or outcomes.
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