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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Jun 24, 1952
Page
3
An advertisement style piece touts Ovaltine as a quick energy boost for up and coming stars. It features Beverly praising the drink for improving mood and energy after long days and nights.
The Victoria League Canberra branch held its annual meeting at the Hotel Canberra. Officers were re-elected including President Mrs K Anderson and Secretary Mrs Mina Bunilock. A reception for Lady Lawson and Barbara Word highlighted the year. The league sent 80 Christmas food hampers under the Food for Britain scheme. The Young Contingent and Victoria League aim for representation at the September conference.
Wool sales at Brisbane show a good selection of well grown wool free of vegetable fault. Values ranged 23 to 8 per cm above Brisbane rates in May with 2 per cent above the lawt Sydney sales. Merino wool sold to 127d, 10 for a price of eight below Portland market. Winton nales included, sheep wool to 154 a for 20 nales of Winton.
London dispatch reports Olympic delegation arrives in Belfast where female athletes will compete tomorrow and on Tuesday marking the first appearance of women in the event. The program is scheduled under special AP coverage with details yet to be confirmed.
The Commonwealth Railways Commissioner faces questions on claims handling at Canberra's railway ration and the adequacy of staff housing. Senator McLeay noted inquiries into Shakespeare's statements and cited labor shortages, housing, and surging goods tonnage as key causes of service disruption.
India tops England in a hotly contested Test with Sunil Mankad delivering a landmark century and notable partnerships. Opening spell by India’s batting ace leads to a 264 total as Harari’s bowlers struggle. Bedser and Laker claim key wickets, while Amarnath and Phadkar contribute not outs in a tense match.
A counterfeiting inquiry traces a forged note found in Melbourne and nearby areas to a woman, who told police it came from her husband’s pay envelope. The note bears signatures of officials and is deemed one of the best forgeries, with authorities noting it resembles recent South Australia issued notes.
Thelma Dal Pozzo, 17, of North Beacham Hill, was found dead near her home on June 2. An Inglebury Camp arrest of Dal Pozzo’s alleged killer, 33 year old Dilbert Ryan of Fiji, is reported. An inquest was held but adjourned, with further court appearance scheduled in Central Court.
An overseas high range short wave claim centers on Kriesler marketing a receiver boasting a 12,500 mile range. The announcement emphasizes broad reception capability and bold performance for international listeners.
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