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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Jun 18, 1949
Page
3
Fragmentary OCR reading mentions civic management and a form filed for an official committee. Readers cannot determine date or full names, but references to a march or city department feel incomplete. The piece resembles a brief municipal note rather than a full news item.
The steamer Slory ran aground near Kurata Bight while dragging anchors after a heavy gale. Captain Maresca ordered lines ashore and dropped both anchors to steady the vessel as the Orione arrived June 1 from Bombay to load wheat, with ashore damage reported but no fatalities.
Mr Cole outlined informal discussions starting today with organizations and individuals invited to submit representations in writing or personal interviews. A short written statement is requested for records and to guide discussions. He will develop a plan of action based on the submissions during his visit to Gambers.
Fragmentary text suggests remarks by President and Minister for Repatriation Mr Barnard about reputation and potential actions. content is garbled with missing words and nonsensical phrases, limits full interpretation.
A fragmented OCR item mentions a Jeep and a girlfriend in a road incident. The readable bits reference a pursuit or event involving a vehicle and a personal relationship, but details are incomplete and unclear.
Sot Sat Th TB Cup results show Mie Mowe winning with 16 points and 8 over par. In the current 18 holes stroke competition held at Jon, Brew led A Grade with 82, while Charlesworth posted 83. Mrs Trius Moore won a match, with details unclear due to transcription.
The N.8.W. Amateur Basketball Association considers forming an all Australian side to play in Sydney. Following the outstanding Canberra tam in the county championships, exhibitions are planned with the Bars and Barter Districts team to Canberra for the 1951 country championships.
Freckleton lists J O Brien Blader O Brign McCarthy McApplen Archer Witt Dean McGrath Paxton Weston Murphy Cremer among the team and staff. The fragment suggests a squad roster or lineup reference from a local game or practice.
Fragmentary text mentions Tarot services and schedule notes with times and prices. Names like ADELAN and ESTATE-VALUATORS appear alongside travel agents and Airways references, but details are unreadable. The item resembles a damaged classified listing with scattered agency names and event notes.
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