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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Jun 10, 1948
Page
5
A brief item notes team Ise competing on March 11 with participant A Bennett listed among entrants. The fragment references Bennetts involvement and indicates a local meet context. Further readable details are unavailable in the fragment.
In Melbourne on Wednesday, Jamice Merurian faced a jury verdict in a criminal court. The defendant, 24, Hawthorn tram conductor, was charged with unlawful wounding. The jury reportedly agreed on a verdict, while debate focused on legal boundaries for presenting the charge.
The jury in the trial of Jock Garden reportedly drafted a letter to a judge proposing an inquiry into Garden’s alleged actions. Court officials advised against sending the letter, and Garden was later sentenced for a lever-related charge in New Guinea.
A fragmented wool catalog from Western District suppliers lists hundreds of bales with varying values. Names such as Grimth’, Charleville Karate and Bourke appear among many bidders and consignors, indicating a continental style trading note with pricing and consignor references.
Fragmentary note records a bonus related to ge and seven six, mentioning weekly earnings and a May land price per ton. Six men appear in a wage context with figures around ten and a half, while a full week worked is referenced. The text is garbled with missing units and unclear names.
Sydney report says Premier Mr McGirr expects no trouble in obtaining mail items for price control as officials at the Federal Prices Administration are optimistic. Cabinet to meet tomorrow and no scope seen for immediate price controls. June 17 budgets to be examined as government plans preparation for price control. Accommodations section lists furnished rooms for married couples and a young couple seeking housing in Canberra with details and contact points.
A jumble of items and notices appears with addresses and phone hints. Items include apples toys a bike a fur collar a motorcycle side plate and a 1937 Citroen for sale with contact lines and company names.
An old advertisement touts Dr. Morse's Indian Root Pills as a remedy for blotchy skin and irregular digestion. It claims the product tones the liver, aids digestion, and uses safe, natural ingredients with no harsh or rabic forming compounds. Neighbors and friends are urged to ask about the medicine.
Funeral notices report Canberra directors assembling for a memorial service with attendees paying respects. The event drew family friends and community members, reflecting the city’s respect for the deceased.
Applications invited for the position of Assistant at Canberra Community Hospital Mental Abst et Awe. Urgent vacancies listed.
Fragmentary OCR notes record a Friday June 13 mention involving Abe Chad Monty and Pome ferries Chak with a single concleon of mlart in the event. The readable items imply a transit or schedule reference among named individuals.
Canberra cafe meal prices set from 4 June 1948 include tea coffee and bread with dinner. Extra charges listed for additional items. Also notes Canberra Chamber of Commerce details and Trans Continental Service sleeper chairs introduced with reservations via T A A. London blend cigarettes pricing included. Andrew Foxlee listed at 170 Pitt Street Sydney.
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