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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Jun 09, 1956

Page

5

Pastures Damaged by Rain and Pests in Snowy River District

The district report notes oats and wheat sowing disrupted by May rains and pest damage. Pussage Scarab and Red-Legged Earth Mite found in Snowy River Shire threaten lucerne and pasture forage. Early, careful pasture dressings with BELG or DDT offer control, while silage gains traction with modern gear amid wet weather. Prices for sheep stay strong despite foot rot issues and trampling troubles.

PN. Armstrong Snowy River Shire D.D.T

Free and Easy Fines in Brazil Traffic System

A report on Rio de Janeiro traffic penalties describes a lax system where fines are issued for speeding or running red lights but many violators ignore them. Newspapers print names of recent violators while fines are paid later, often around year end when vehicle license plates are renewed, with millions of cruzeiros collected under a tolerated scheme.

Rio Stresta Citzens

Film reviews mix of romance drama and thrillers in local screening

A parade of cinema notes reviews adult fare and light entertainment. The piece praises Lamue and Garboulscope for strong performances and photography while noting pacing varies. It highlights Thy Relurant Bride as familiar comedy with twists and A Star is Born as polished prestige drama with Garland. A Black Rider and The Night My Number Came show varied tones but steady audiences.

Lamue Ohe USA Judy Garland George Cukor Ada Bolas Gensul Entertainment Hla Qontin Durwood Walter Scott Louis XT

Loading Wanted Diter ntate Long Distance Ad

Help wanted for loading duties in long distance service. Contact Wilson at phone 31415 for details.

Wilson

Panama Canal links oceans and modern ship passage

The Panama Canal construction altered oceans by linking the Atlantic and Pacific. It required excavating 270 million cubic yards of earth and arranging concrete walls and dams. The Gatun Lake storage reservoir on the Chagres River creates a waterway enabling ships to pass the continental divide, spanning about 40.27 miles with 8,200 foot locks and heavy traffic to the sea.

Cimernty Chagrig Moos

Call Girl Inquiry Likely Concludes Today

Plainclothes officers continued the call girl inquiry, questioning several individuals as they work toward a final report. Police said early results yielded rumors and hearsay, with a definite determination expected once investigations wrap up.

Besfore

State Lottery Entry Fragments From Various Cities

Readable fragments list names and addresses tied to a lottery context. Includes Mrs A Edwards Sydney Belmont Evans St Kingstrove Follett Bandera and other partial entries with scattered numbers and aliases such as Dad and Bill, Good, Tousie, and Etousie suggesting a pooled syndicate or ticket listings without coherent event details.

Bute Lottery Pirst A. Edwards Sydney Dad Bill Gyn W. Wallace Evans St Belmont Bil V. Ryan Box Wellington Follett Bac Uigee St Kingstrove Fifth Samartin Aynd Geoff. Pearson Bandera

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