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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Jun 08, 1942
Page
4
The Australian government considers raising rabbit skin export levies following a recommendation from the Australian Rabbit Bins Board. An earlier plan to set the levy at 2/6 per lb was superseded by amendments to the act, with the final rate dependent on board determinations and pending official action from Mr. Scully.
A stolen army truck was recovered following a chase through Sydney streets. A man was arrested after crashing the vehicle on Humber Street and was taken to hospital with minor injuries.
The fourth series of Rugby Union matches produced a record equalling five tries for Kalc No 1 and a 36-3 win over Faas. Brisk backline play and fast finishing moves highlighted by Mason and Ibson as well as a strong forward effort from Frankcom and Jonas powered RAAF and Easts. Duntroon upset ALF No 1 8-3 with Redchambers starring, while Deak ALF No 2 faced a tight clash.
The report covers multiple hockey games. East led 3-0 at halftime but Barton surged with Pike scoring four goals to win 4-0. Best players include Pike and Bullock for East, and Whatman Colwell Fulton Day for the Checks with strong defense from Yeend Nicholson.
A chaotic OCR read lists horse names and odds for races including Canberra Stake and Novice Stake. Entries mention horses such as CASH DUKE and Canbera Pride, with various numbers and fractions, plus references to trainers and locations imprecisely captured. The fragment preserves multiple horse names, odds, and race identifiers without coherent narrative.
Shooting event at Mount Ainslie Range on Saturday features participants A Thomas WS Te Button i dolly W Morton Holler P Bokenstein F Southwell B Lawey N Barer and scores 30 208 10.8 recorded.
A crowded Flemington card lists numerous horses, breeders, and riders including York Mundi, Browner, Eminjiogs, Manan, Whirlaway, Victory Ratt, and Diva with payouts shown like 4/2 and 11/4. Numerous distances and weights are cited along with times and placings across many races.
OCR readout lists numerous horse names, jockeys, payouts, and race details for multiple events. It mentions gamblers, handicaps, tracks, and times with scattered fragments including Thrill names like Radical, Mustapha, and Gambler, plus venues such as Grand Vision and Gallion Square.
Racing card fragment lists SHIT PARADE and MUTINEER as horses with weights and odds in multiple divisions. Mentions Cape Hero, Royal Laddie, Savannah, Meerin times, and various bets, with results noting won by length and quarter and times around 1.14 to 1.15, plus a long list of other runners and betting terms.
Sydney show cancelled as Don Metville withdraws with influenza leaving no main bout at Sydney stadium tomorrow night. Pat Meehan loses to Fred Arkine in the main wrestling match at Latchbordt stadium after a late stoppage for Meshun’s eye injury. In Newcastle, Up to War stage aclman defeats Jack McNamee Taf1 in a ten round bout, McNamee unable to continue with an injured hand. Melbourne card sees 12.3 defeating Dal Weight in a ninth round technical knockout at Melbourne stadium.
In a tight finish the race was decided by a head as Beau Tim ide edged Teal Taken and Piimaol in a close field. Time recorded 1.28 with betting at 6/4 for BEAU TIMIDE Cruce led the way and Widden and Wave Length figures appear among the others.
A garbledOCR fragment discusses advertising choices, global traders, and the integrity of business links. It references the President and Board of Trade, Vin Bettiah Toys, and manufacturers, alleging concerns over branding and market practices.
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