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Newspaper

Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Jun 03, 1947

Page

4

AMERICAN WOOL BILL Debates and Amendments Reported

Washington dispatch reports that the American Wool Bill may be amended to address principal objections. Meantime a correspondent notes ongoing debate on tariff provisions and potential reductions. The Senate and administration signals suggest possible compromise actions as discussions continue.

Feperriang Aguorium Me. Anderson Anderson Eiphar Wankington iGxnon, Stontay

Sydney County League football game report

Sydney Monday report on a county league football match between City and Now Country League held in Sydney not Wollongong. Official Mr Sharp stated the showground was chosen for a bed match and reagents had been prepared to adjust the fixture amid adverse weather and weather-related delays.

Sydney Whit Pe Wollongong Sharp Deglakern Wallanyponn Bergharp NBW

Balin 106 Battle Report Leaves Townsman Stunned

A clipped OCR fragment hints at a Balin 106 event with names and numbers obscured, mentioning SYONES and Mewine. The readable bits suggest a local contest or clash leaving observers amazed, though specifics are unclear.

Middlesex reaches 310 as Edrich leads big score

London cricket report notes Middlesex compiling 310 with Edrich scoring 67 and Compton adding 5/310 total. South Africa fielding and bowlers figures referenced, while other players' names and scores appear in fragmented OCR.

London Middlesex South Africa Compton Edrich Burnly Cashleves Tople Fiawmenastaye Prank Watne Tancester

Pickworth Wins Professional Golf Championship Round

In Brisbane Monday the Pickworth professional golf team faced the field. Pickworth, age 24, delivered strong early and late rounds with a 34 on the front nine and a 37 on the back, breaking records and finishing with a notable 71 total.

Bribe Offered to Footscray Players

Melbourne report says two Footscray players alleged bribes not to play against Melbourne on Saturday. They reported the approach before the match, claiming a man offered money to stop them. The players deny, and Footscray lost the game by seven points to Melbourne.

Melbourne Footacray Marty Pia Footscray Melourne

Lismore Cup Won by Golden Warrah

The Lismore Cup was won by Golden Warrah by a half length from Diva. Golden Warrah trained by C Powell and ridden by J? with odds around 4.3. Ascertain placed second, Golden Empire third. race date listed as Monday with local meeting details and times.

Golden Warrah Ture Golden Warren C. Powell M. Neilson Golden Empire Laycock Placa

Melbourne Weekend Bashing Spree Reported

Three violent incidents unfolded across Melbourne weekend with victims injured or robbed. A 37 year old man was assaulted by two men and a woman at Langridge Street Col u 00d and robbed of £8. He was hospitalized at St Vincent's. James Wheatley, 26, of Yallourn, said he was beaten at Little Napier Street Fitroy and robbed of £8 10s, also admitted to hospital. The third incident involved a street quarrel in Pera h where a man named John Stewart was struck on the head with an iron bar and taken to hospital with injuries.

Melbourne Langridge Street James Wheatley St Vincent's Hospital Thomas Mitchell Yallourn

Green grocers refuse to lift banana ban

Morning meeting of the Greengrocers section of the Fruit and Bhopleepers Association decides to intensify the ban on bananas. President Mr. T C Brabham says grocers’ stance places agents in an unenviable position. Fortnight plan to halt purchases from city market agents until fixed prices ban is available or sales are abolished.

Bydney Moming TC. Brabham Waa Cellinga Ab|olishea

Canberra Rifle Club Thirty Three Members Score On Saturday

The Canberra Rifle Club reported wind affected shooting with thirty three members firing from zero yards. Top score was 43 by J. McIntosh. multiple shooters posted high forties or low forties with various scores listed amid weather notes.

J. McIntosh L. Bluett Ally, Gaan reCarty E Mrcarty L. Juet Melitowh Ki. White F. Webb Prieatley E. Lowes W. Dent AL Kerrison le McLeod D.idiey Re Burke G. Edwards Ni Cenham FL. Fourro Ai Mt. Menally G. Boreham L. Webb Thorpe FF Altrip Lanba Nowkes R. Trepe Weatharaton

State Lottery Drawn Numbers Fragment

Lottery No. 1502 was drawn with unclear text. Names and numbers appear jumbled including references to syndicates and a prize. The fragment mentions Middle Seine and Woollahra locations, with a partial prize note and a possible draw date.

Yallena Emulle Moore Arvade Ieee Spesee BR. Cook Middlens Seine John Woollahra Wis

Air Mail Charge Reductions Announced for Canada and Pacific

Syonet onsar reports a reduced air mail rate to Canada and America to 2/6, with a 3d reduction to Central and South America. Pacific Island rates drop sixteen shillings, and Fiji rates will be sixpence per half ounce.

Syonet Onsar Canada Amerie Central America Pacite Lalande Fiji

Man Seeks Damages Over Engagement Breakup in Sydney Case

Theaiyer claims 1400 damages from Dorothy Hampson for breaking off an engagement in Sydney. He allegedly paid 36 for a wedding dress and travelled from Adelaide to Sydney to see the purported bride. The woman denied returning money and claimed another woman had a child with a man, with a photo shown in court.

Aydney Dorothy Hampson Monay Hampton Sara Abe

Sale of merino ewes at Sydney saleroom today

Folio noting seven lots from Noon Vale Garsh at the Sydney sale to-day. Under bidders competition, higher classes of merino rams and ewes drew favorable bids compared with other descriptions. Prices ranged with several samples quoted. some lots sold, others were passed.

Sydney Noonsi Vale Saloa

Return to England After Aerial Incident Report

Fragmentary OCR notes describe a plane flight to England, with mentions of Germany, British coast, and a delay or landing event. Names and details are unclear, but imply an in-flight incident or search for a safe return and ongoing weather or air safety concerns.

Panstaure Germany

Canberra Ex-Service Legion Women’s Committee Forming Drive

The Canberra branch plans to form a women’s committee to support ex-servicewomen and foster a female member drive within the branch. The move aims to create a separate, organized group enhancing women’s involvement and recognition in the Legion.

Canberra Australian Legion Eix-Servicemsen Wouen Sx-Eervicewomen Peopleme

Varsity Students to Display Work

Canderra University College Students Representative Council agrees to hold a term long student art exhibition. Select works from interstate universities will be displayed, with a possible section for Janetta Huigenta if standards are met. The exhibition is expected to last a week.

Canderra University College Representative Council Commonwealth Universities aiplUon Janetta Huigenta Iocel Muggenie

Damaged car found abandoned near Tharwa after mishap

Canberra reports a damaged deserted car near Tharwa from yesterday morning. The vehicle reportedly overturned about 180 yards before a turn. The driver is believed to be uninjured and there is no indication the car hit any object.

Canberra Pudpd Tharws Morn, & Cooma

S.A. Stud Breeders to Visit Canberra Tour

South Australian Stud Breeders Association plans a Canberra visit this afternoon as part of a tour of stud properties between Adelaide and Sydney. Agricultural editor notes and government tourist bureau officials accompany the party to visit centers of interest before proceeding to Goulburn.

Canberra Mambera South Australan Stud Breeders’ Association Adalaide Syaney Pee The Mints Agricultuire South Aventa George Jenkins Medial ‘Rivertine Colonel Butler Bufear Cauel Tri Stay Jng Canerra Belore Goulburn

Fremington Saleyard Report Keeps Market Steady

At Fremington saleyard Monday 29 010 jeep and llama were catalogued with good to prime descriptions in demand. Prime wethers to 30 shillings, prime ewes to 40, prime lambs to 4 pounds, prime boers to 48. Steady competition and improved bullocks, vealers, and steers noted with strong supply in front rank.

Sydney Fremington

Big rugby union visit to Canberra promises high level ties

The ACT team prepares for a major rugby arrival at Manuka Oval as the New Zealand Maori Black team and All Blacks visit Canberra. Officials including Governor General and High Commissioner plan ceremonies and a training schedule across Thursday and Friday with player arrivals, governors, and parades shaping a landmark series.

McKay Canberra Duritroon Oval Government Manuke Gvel ACT Hota Cantera Psi Parliament Hotta AM Blacks Davis Lane Grammar Ground Patrick’ S College Goulburn A. J. Porter la Bee Australia Ur, JH Mackay, Wi TD. Bani. Act. v. “All Biscka Mr. “. Gifts A. L. Méérison Houch-juage

Canberra Rugby League Team Chosen for Braidwood Match

Canberra selectors name the squad to face Braidwood in Group 6 internat ional. Match set at Manat Oval with training at Tequesta Us. Quarters include Hart a Hinckaman Sweeney OBrten Awe Hedges Tey Iar Poinchett Hare and Pinus. Reserves Timmy Howes and J Meagrove.

Canberra Braidwond Es Wa Cansp SRG Pawers Ace Tequesta Us Manat Oval Mh Harta Hinckaman J. Sweeney Obrten Awe Hedges Tey Poinchett Hare Fiona Pinus Eck Timmy Howes J. Meagrove

Midweek tennis round names and pairings listed

The sixth round of the Ladies weekly tennis event is set for tomorrow with matchups including Avnalle versus Braddon Bald against Flinders and Kingstoo-Bya facing Yarrelumia, alongside other listed pairings.

A. Sawa Avnalle Braddon Kestinke Yarrelumia Bald Flinders

Statewide rains persist delaying ships in port

Weather advisories forewarn extended rainfall across the state affecting coastal ports. Officials expect delays in ship departures as crews contend with wet conditions and reduced visibility.

Steeplechase Result But Scrambled OCR Text

The provided text is a garbled OCR fragment mentioning a steeplechase result. It references a winner named Fidden possibly Chapman and a carry amount 449, with stray letters and unclear context. The readable core concerns a steeplechase outcome and associated names.

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