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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Jun 28, 1943
Page
3
The day featured two close rugby union matches at Canberra venues. Canberra No 1 and Duntroon faced tense battles with late tries and solid defense. The second game saw Canberra No 2 rally from behind yet settle for a draw as both sides exchanged scores and momentum. Standout efforts came from Dunroan’s defense and Canberra’s backs, while wings and centers pressed for decisive breaks.
Boxing results show Arehle Raab defeating Tommy Ladun in a six round bout at Melbourne while WAI beat Pet Spreuator in another event. Newcastle and nearby towns hosted boxing and wrestling cards with several local fighters posting wins and notable performances.
At request of Mer Yexontinacy the daily Gowrie Canberra Music announces a recital in Albert Hall by Mathews on Wednesday July 14. An Australian Recadcenting Commission offer to Lady Gowrir to Windertake a notable fundraiser is reported. Lady Gowrir supports the scheme and plans to attend the initial performance in Canberra.
Officials report pollution from Captain's Flot to the Molonglo River affecting the river system above the Territory. The department pledges action to prevent contamination of plague waters as authorities warn of widespread ecological harm reaching the Murrumbidgee and Molonglo waters, threatening agriculture and drinking supplies.
During a performance at the Eric Theatre an audience protest targeted China aid. A disruption occurred when a theater patron shouted anti China remarks and audience members mobbed the stage area. Tickets were being sold at 10 00 each, while organizers reported a tense atmosphere as protestors clashed with security.
An Australian federal election plan postponed a wheat growers poll. The Commonwealth Electoral Office prepared the roll as the election loomed, delaying the call and raising questions about timing and eligibility for the wheat growers’ vote.
A garbled report mentions Rhodes Scholar details and names such as Campbell Montier, Wateh, and Beave. It references a wound and recovery with cryptic affiliations and a Beadle-like role, quoting a Beadle or faculty presence. The text is fragmentary and unclear.
Reading of a War Agricultural Committee fetter to the Rural Leaguers Association executive on pine planting policy shows division. The association urges direct Department contact while acknowledging the War Agricultural Committee’s role in departmental policy and the need to consider manpower for mountain road work and fire protection.
A chaotic report from Canberra mixes church leaders, a debate on religious law, and calls for world amity. It cites Archdeacon Robertson, notes on the Decalogue, and a question about love thy neighbor while urging Christian unity and restraint amid tensions.
Fragmented OCR reads like a Catholic rite sermon about Corpus Christi with mentions of vows and the Eucharist. It references the feast, liturgical acts, blessing, the reconciling sacrifice, and devotional aims amid garbled wording and stray lines from a historic service.
Fragmented report notes a bomb blast in New York injuring schoolboys. Names and exact roles are unclear due to garbled OCR but the event is identified as a school-related explosion with several youths affected and local figures mentioned in uncertain terms.
Members of the miniature rifle club gathered for a meeting to discuss annual dues and eligibility. The session outlined membership requirements, safety rules, and upcoming practice dates at the local range.
A terse obituary item notes the death of a centenarian African American man aged 109 in New York. It mentions his son and ties to local figures and a political era, reflecting scant readable detail from the damaged page. The fragmentary text references names and affiliations but lacks coherent biographical data.
Fragmented text cites Dr Waldock and a church setting while discussing the purpose of reading Scripture. It emphasizes that searching the Scriptures reveals Jesus Christ and urges believers to study with intention rather than passive reading.
Washington reports a possible disaster outbreak amid crowded slums as health officials warn of widespread illness. A health committee notes high population density and rat-infested districts correlate with rising typhon germ presence.
Fragmented OCR notes describe a Saturday bowling event at Bowling Green with mentions of Groomis Ish Feleuena and Toe Groomn. Grimtha leads late, Grosrms and Sages noted. A final score around 100 up is cited, with Bajahatl credited for consistency.
An official notice outlines a public notice of a victory sports carnival. It lists committee names including A. fa commmittes mootin fl te eld in thie Anteroom and references a budget figure of 748. It notes a gathering in the Anteroom of the Abhort Hoult on Tuesday BMA Tune with a set of attendees from various local groups.
The Attorney General's Department invites applications for a one year temporary appointment as Librarian under the Patent Trade Marks and Copyright Office. Salary of CML per annum aid wyexinum AIT per annum. Applicants must be graduates in German studies or related fields and meet specific appointment requirements.
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