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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Jun 16, 1948
Page
3
A man faces trial on murder charges following a fatal incident after a May 15 event. Authorities say the victim was found after a dispute at a residence, with injuries reported from alcohol involvement. The case centers on statements by witnesses and the claim that the suspect sought revenge.
The court heard testimony about a woman accused of indecent behavior as her husband and a man named Mc Crawford faced the Crown. The defense described the accused as having consumed drinks before events, with the judge adjourning the case until morning.
A garbled report notes a predicted outbreak linked to an anti establishment movement led by a rebel leader. It mentions a 300 native settlements and a widespread epidemic without immunity. The text references medical advice and an ongoing health concern with unclear names and dates.
Fragmented OCR shows multiple lottery syndicate names and addresses including No. 6213 Jon's Luck syndicate run by J Gorin and others. lists Mayan Mino Hordern Britt Patthler and others with addresses in Botany and Arnette. rough publication fragment of a Sydney lottery notice with miscellaneous terms and names.
A fragmented report covers council discussions on Aboriginal protection, conservation, and town planning in Narrabundah and surrounding districts. It notes delays in renovations, inquiries into school use, cattle compensation, and a Canberra Dairy Society role, with next steps for site development, water access, and timber delivery restrictions. The document cites officials including Mr Paley and Mr Day, and references the Department of Pontwar Recort.
A Canberra driven plan outlines recruitment for three battalions by subcommittees and veteran groups. It aims to assemble 300 volunteers from regional districts and draw on ex servicemen and women's organizations, in a mobilization at the formation site Ladtion Canberra.
Fragmentary text shows a protest by GL Seared provoking division and a meeting in Guinea Air. References to Mr Donald Reid from Melbourne and a request to revert a dividend decision. Mentions dissatisfaction with the president and capital structure.
A fragmented report from Sydney notes a public health rally addressing a surge in social disease. It mentions aid efforts, activists, and a call for improved burial hygiene and sanitation practices. The piece references local figures and a tense atmosphere at the event.
A dense OCR of various classifieds and notices lists accommodation wanted, employment, sale items, and services. Entries mention furnished flats or cottages, room shares, domestic help, household goods, jewelry, and general merchandise with scattered contact hints and locations such as Queanbeyan and Kingston.
Applications invited for junior reader and senior roles in Canberra. Details describe salary, duties in works and mechanical supervision, and required qualifications. applicants must state birth date, education, experience, and war service. Submit written applications with references to the described department.
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