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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Jun 13, 1938
Page
2
Readable weather notes show Canberra with sunny conditions and afternoon winds. Temperature peaks around 22 degrees Celsius with a forecast high near 24 degrees and a low around 7.8 degrees. Wind shifts from light to moderate in the evening, with no major weather events noted.
A garbled account of a rugby game features disjointed phrases about players Santarta, Grimm, and Galea with references to a 2 point margin. It mentions a penalty, a corner throw, and persistent defense, with scattered names like Day, Royal, and Queene. The text reads like a torn OCR sports blurb with unclear sequence and outcome.
Amid tense relations over Yamji Sound iron ore, Australia announced a July export prohibition with compensation plans for mid-term losses. Prime figures from Australia and Japan urged restraint, noting heavy investments and the risk to industry if isolation broadens. Government spokesmen emphasized exhaustive review of ore reserves and future revenue, while warning against hasty action that could strain trade relations.
The readable fragments hint at a crime report with names such as Griffith and Bonk and references to royal and quarry terms. The text is severely garbled, making it difficult to determine the exact event, location, or individuals involved.
Fragmentary OCR text mentions individuals and places such as Escolonlon Sinn Wolinmtioe and St Jaheva with curabry and Lay, suggesting a local notice or brief. Many names and terms are unclear, but the readable bits indicate a historical community item or obituary snippet without clear events or dates.
The Australian War Memorial at Canberra is described as moving toward completion with Anzac Day 1940 cited as a milestone. Board members and officials, including General Sir Harry Chalivel and Sir Thomas Glescoe, discuss design scope, fundraising, and future milestones while noting the memorial’s national significance and the public interest in the exhibits and garden courtyard.
The famed tenor Richard Tauber is traced from childhood, noting his father’s role as director of the Chemming Opera House and Tauber’s early vocal development. It covers his breakthrough in England with The Ladd of Smiles, his rise to fame, and his celebrated recordings. An upcoming concert at the Say tol Theatre is announced with Boddy collaborating on the event.
Readable sections of a historic open tennis tournament report show Merrick Thompson and Benrett advancing, with match scores and finalists in singles and doubles. The article outlines morning semi finals, players like Tayór, McGrath, Chang, Weaver, and Thompson near decisive sets, and lists results across multiple divisions, including mixed doubles and ladies divisions.
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