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Newspaper

Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Mar 28, 1949

Page

2

Bowling recap shows SMU loss amid chaotic play

A garbled bowling summary mentions SMU, Greases, and a result where Culsner and Grooms figure. It references a 32 to 8 or 32/8 line and notes players Mitonetl Daily Marvey Gece Moelting and others, with scattered names such as Tomsem and Reilly in a muddled team lineup.

Mitonetl Daily Marvey Gece Moelting Vv. Perner X. Tomsem Wiemen Sope Latoothba Adhabalary W ‘Cire Tursery Reilly Wallace Airk- Mag H. Smite

Poem Competition and Scrambled Matches Reported

A fragmented OCT style write up lists events from a Saturday poetry contest and a set of match results. Names include Orton Gellatly Lacey Owen Tom and J Themmant with scores like 88 7 and 72 42. Other items mention Canberra Queanbeyan and Bay Bowl Beastie with varied personalities and results.

Owes Mertace Friilias Tanberre

National railways policy in post war Australia discussed

A Canberra dispatch on March 38, 1949 argues railway lines from Kilmirx to Naredhan need dismantling and notes the new system may divert funds to other uses. It contends government inertia delays modernisation and warns of broader national transport implications for Australia.

Australia Kilmirx Naredhan Ia Nut New South Walon Aa Fm Sehide Reilway Sar Mrvicas Australix

Canberra Forecast From Meteorologist Tion Palrialza

A Canberra forecast from meteorologist Tion Palrialza projects wind conditions for the week ahead. The report highlights pressure changes, potential rainfall, and temperature ranges impacting local activities and travel plans.

Sectional Forecast Notes Unclear Coastal District Weather

Fragmentary weather item notes partial readings for a coastal sectional forecast. Mentions crest and tablelands, feverish conditions, and night patrols. Details are incomplete and names are unreadable, making precise location and timing undetermined.

Wight Foderate

Canberra Weather Report With Partial Readable Data

Weather notes for Canberra include partial readings around 3 am and 8 am with temperatures around 68 and 34 degrees in unclear units. Observations mention wind patterns and a mix of measurements, but most data are garbled and lack clear times, locations, or reliable figures.

Governor and commanders attend Legion event on Saturday

The governor General Hagat Ilonaw W. McKell attended with DM Bmyth ADC at a ceremony of Legrey Cubs in Canterra on Saturday. The General and Mrs J Service with Baptist and Catholic groups were present yesterday morning.

Hagat ‘Ilonaw McKell Teutenant

Anniversary service marks Caskeera Capital Priich church milestone

The 90th anniversary of Caskeera Capital Priich was celebrated with a special service honoring A. F Waldoch, longtime minister. Attendees included government officials, clergy, and community leaders such as Mr. Pollard, Mr. Rhodes, and Mr. Ward. The evening service featured Dr G. S. Tintay, vice president of the Rapist World Alliance, as preacher and World Congress chairman.

Caskeera Priich Spriarlag A. F Waldoch Churen Vguve Visilues Thiele Eartienden Tke McKell tof Livut_O Emyth Pollard Rypecenten Mkeakes Diliey la Advin Ury Council Mir Re Rhodes Pees Ail Uebaue Council FN. Wardte Canboree Rotary Club Mra Warsh H. Thawe Chamber of Comwaver G. 3. Tintay Rapist World Alliance Mat Wad World Congress

Royal Canberra Golf Thular Canberra Contest Results

Royal Canberra Golf event results list matches with players and scores. Fab payee beat Tilly in heat one while others like Mefermott, Mokina, McKerrme, Anehor, Harerid, Fredan, Geuthe, McGinies, and Corrigan posted various margins. Tournament pairings include Woltooxberger and Harerid, plus Tacos and A. Turer.

Thoyal Canberra Coviere Aaturotay Reavidas Deaiderray Mint LN Mefermott Mokinary W McKerrme Invagtinn Ah Ki Anehor J. ‘Tortane Woltooxberger JJ Harerid Fredan Geuthe Wat J. McGinies Wied Carmel Tacos A. Turer J Bingtey R. Corrigan

Prowler Reported Before Fatal Motorcycle Crash

Police investigated a drunken prowler report at Mrs McKachnie's house in Lalchow Sirwet. A man died from injuries after a motorcycle collision on the Great Western Highway. another rider was seriously injured, with victims named George Vabert Glover and Keith Weney Janie treated at hospital.

Samworttit Bunday McKachnie Lalchow Sirwet Ort Amg Oor Pabyrt Andnenei Bexiy de Sez Sahel Ma Wan George Vabert Glover Keith Weney Janie Bat Biue Mountain District Nia

Television Demonstration At Medbourne Town Hall

A public television demonstration is planned for Medbourne Town Hall on Monday in May. Organizers include Mr Bee Avery and Gangral B, manager of the Rhett Company of Raintraln, promoting the event and its aims for residents.

Meldourne Maetorla Medbourne Town Hall Connick Bee Avery Gangral Rhett Company Raintraln

Shake Killed on GPO Steps Frontier Clue

An unclear OCR fragment reports a fatal incident on steps at a GPO building with mentions of a chair of a council and a date near March or April. The legible details are insufficient to confirm names, places, or outcomes.

Shake G.P.O Adylewry” Council Mir Dal Orarhy

General Opens Legacy Conference

The conference drew a large delegation as leaders spoke on Legacy’s growth and aims. Dignitaries including Mr EW Belly and Mr McKolt emphasized ethics and enduring institutions, urging commitment to national service and high standards.

Rugby Union Season Opens With April 30 Start

Canberra and regional teams prepare for a packed schedule as the rugby season opens April 30 with official matches and premiership fixtures. The ACT Rugby Union approves dates for a series of games including City versus Country at Sydney, and Duntroon Oval hosting Navy versus Forestry School training continues ahead of major clashes.

Act Mugby Canberra Me George Northwen Navy HMC Anmual Bydney Duntroon Oval RME Mawhonbury College The Mantis Smd Una Icial Navy v. Forestry School Flinviers Wosaren Apeit Horthern Buhortm Itwo Teumay Vo Raat Forratey Behe Hmc Hawkesbury Maniia Mately Bydney Cricket Ground Bikars Ram.c Camberra Jenions Heme MaUivens Tanly A.F College Plana Bt. Georgy Union Auilatent Bn J L'Beall Wan Ceptain Uo Gahberte Nortjihournr Arthur Burhan Australien Jliq Blane Bet NAW United Servicer Canterre W. G. Woodner

Northern Town Flooded as Heavy Rains Persist

Tropical storm activity off the Coral Sea threatens further rain and strong southerly winds along the North Coast. The Richmond River rose markedly, flooding low-lying areas and forcing evacuations while weather warnings continue. Heavy rainfall and river levels endanger farms, roads, and townships as authorities monitor rising waters.

Tate le Jupper Ruienmand AL Coreki Cain Liamore Rovis Lismore Richmond Lirmane Conten Elmore Richmond Arras Romina Bietner Aly Nort Heath Ewan Longreach KGW Barden Peevlee Bern

Enland floods devastate towns as rivers rise and homes fail

Widespread flood warnings spread across regions as heavy rain and overflowing rivers force evacuations. Dozens of towns including Dinmeniinn and Paroo report rising waters and damaged roads. thousands of pounds in property losses feared. Authorities urge residents to seek higher ground as water inundates low-lying areas and riverfronts along MC Macquarie and Blackall.

Cainnamutta Falsford Weather Bureau Felday Balurdasarn Dinmeniinn Thomnpann Arene Thullo Paroo Cmaptice Reek MC Macquarie Blackall Doala

Flood waters spread over far north

Flood waters inundate regions in the far north with rising river levels and disrupted supply chains. Officials warn continued rainfall may worsen conditions while authorities deploy resources to protect towns and evacuate affected residents. Strong entities include Cooper's Derek and the Diamantina line, with forecasts of river levels remaining high for days.

Adelaide Sanday Natal Inresta Abia Trenaport Ale Éamental Taree Furketa Cooper Derek Diamantina Iinet Tiverm

Plane crash and ambulance scene reported in damaged clipping

Fragmentary report describes a plane incident with an ambulance crew and a doctor at an airfield. It mentions a Tiger Moth crash on takeoff and an engineer to be flown for medical aid amid other similar events, but details are garbled.

Barview Ankeing Alf al EnnunlineWe Innumineka Uller Tiragon Connolly Bilver City Airways Ia Inna Gocoed Alreratt

Queensland Premier urges modifications amid anti war policy debate

A distorted report describes Queensland Premier Mr Hardna urging changes to an overseas policy at a conference attended by 270 delegates of the Communist Party. The piece notes calls for a broader democratic stance, with emphasis on workers rights, production, and trade, amid tense political demonstrations planned in Marlin Place.

Wales Tfe Hardna Lo Ee Wren Seorda Sauard Thuar Calley Lamon Haaton Harton Anatralia Wen Marlin Place Cemarrew Irene Roderst Communist Party Mharkey Ain

Truck Crash On Tharwa Road injures five on return trip

Five men traveling in a truck were injured when the vehicle crashed into a log on Tharwa Road near the Foomm tatwatt. The driver, Thomas damon Palem, was admitted to hospital with severe injuries. Joe Bouthwell Kevin red rick Booth and Arthur Thomah Kelly received treatment and were discharged. one other occupant Henry Hermes Say was treated and released.

Fermi Uney Nien Canterre Thar Thome Damon Palem Wpr Abock Joe Bouthwell Kevin Redrick Booth Arthur Thomah Kelly Henry Hermes Cate Ser Te Feiler Woerdd Tlee Datars

Turkey demands place in Atlantic Pact agenda

Istanbul dispatch reports a Turkish demand to join the Atlantic Pact. The official Turkish press questions why Turkey is treated as a peripheral ally and urges inclusion as a full member amid wartime and postwar alliances.

Turkey

Cambridge Wins Boat Race Amid Historic Victory

Cambridge defeats Oxford in the annual boat race, a historic win not seen in over seven decades. The Cambridge boat Airvan, with No. 3 rower Fejiremeete, leads the crew to a decisive finish as spectators in Oxford cheer the historic triumph.

Rom Brita

Tornadoes Leave Trail of Ruin Across American States

A series of powerful tornadoes battered multiple states, leaving extensive damage and numerous injuries and deaths. Emergency crews reported homes destroyed, fields flattened, and roads blocked as communities begin recovery efforts.

American States

Canberra Farewell for Rev and Mrs Stanley at church

Canberra bids farewell to Rev. and Mrs. Stanley in a packed service led by the Combined Church Circle. Speakers from ministers and local circles praised their service, marking the city’s appreciation and noting the wartime effort to expand the capital’s life and welfare programs as they depart.

Torrus Wey Canberra Uney Eax Parsual Addad Friersia Ewrd Tew A. 2 Wardock Pan Froma Haslownod Mehl Methodiat Kaleht Queanbeyen Eal Sonlin cChreull Fyrune Progle Churchen Wewley Chun W. Bheep J. Baie Vets Ora Fiiendabip Rhureh Br Nepisealla Waight Wesley Blanes Braniry Casberen Enuaret Pital Freud Lachgow

Garrett Urges Christians in Eastern Europe in Crisis

An unclear, fragmented OCR passage discusses urging Christians in Eastern Europe amid turmoil. Mentions cities Bursa and a region in Europe, with several garbled names and titles, lacking coherent events or dates. The readable elements point to a plea by a person named Garrett to Christian communities abroad.

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