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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Jun 16, 1952
Page
2
Catalog snippet lists plain shaded flannelettes and crepe like fabrics in various widths and yards. Notes many prices per yard, including 6/3 6/8 8/7, highlighting child friendly, soft velvety finishes and knitting suitable for nightwear and dressing gowns.
Tawa dispatch reports Canadian Minister for Defense Brooke Claxton will travel to Washington to discuss Korea European defence policy and weapons standardisation with US Army Secretary F Pace. Claxton will then meet British officials including David Marshall Lord Alexander Selwyn Lloyd to review Far East events. Canada seeks details on Koje Island guard duties and future allied cooperation.
Victorian Government failed to set up the Commonwealth guaranteed price plan for dairy tariffs by July 1. Minister McKiwen warned dairy farmers and consumers that without arrangements the plan may be delayed. Sir Herbert Blyth noted Victoria might be unable to vary butter prices by the date, risking loss of benefits the Commonwealth aims to extend.
Geoff Duke retired with clutch trouble on the Isle of Man Tourist Trophy race after four of seven laps. Ken Kavanagh, riding a Norton, led until engine trouble ended his challenge near the final lap.
Fragmented report covers the first round of cup soccer matches with unclear player names and teams. It notes kickoff and nearby action but lacks coherent details, making it hard to identify exact clubs or scores from the garbled text.
A fragmented notice indicates a stoppage due to a strike and states that the Sun will resume normal publication soon. The readable parts mention meetings, a possible return date, and ongoing uncertainties about distribution and schedules.
East Queanbeyan defeated Bungendore by a narrow margin in a mud drenched match at Kingston Oval. Stumpy Mason led scorers for East Queanbeyan with key contributions from Kelly Appleton and Hart, while Causeway’s errors hindered their efforts. West City and Ainslie posted wins as Queanbeyan and North Canberra rallied with standout plays and injuries impacting the day’s results.
In a chaotic Group 8 inter Ty yemdarabp match Goulburn pressed central area as players struggled to identify teammates at half time. The game slipped into confusion with mid play and defiance of conditions, leaving the crowd wary of further incidents and a tense finish expected.
A fragmentary report lists Queanbeyan player involvement in a New South Wales league trial ahead of a Brisbane Ground match next Saturday. Selectors will pick the coach and test team after the match. NSW lineups include Teliback, Clive Churchill as captain, backs such as N Pidding and Duncan, halves like Geevin, with reserves C Bon dohow and J Per-Hsin from Queanbeyan.
New Zealand beat Central Queensland 35 to 4 on a Sunday match played on a heavy field. The backs led the win with Cyril Astake starring, plus tries from Saw Fernand, Jim Edwards, and Merbiomaitia Hoopia.
The A C T L I open championship in October offers more than 100 wall trophies valued at £100 each. The overall winner will receive a Cun and a trophy valued at £1515, aiming to attract metropolitan players. Entries already include inquiries from Sydney and notable players from White City.
In Singapore three civilians were nearby as Fijian soldiers killed terrorists during a gun battle at a rubber estate near Bohau. They arrested two civilians while another was wounded and escaped. The incident followed reports of militant activity and police actions in the area.
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