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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
May 08, 1946
Page
6
In Melbourne the Liberal Party selects a new leader after the death of a prominent former chair, choosing Sandal Ry over A L Spl, a former senator, in a tight trade for the legacy.
A free broke out on a RAAF plane during a sea flight from Melbourne to Coyton. The crew used an extinguisher and landed at Darwin yesterday. Tailor Mountbatten was on board.
The piece notes a St Pauls Hall gathering with Mine Xing-Kemp of Austra Board of Minions and Canon McKeown speaking at a 1st Johns Guild Ante Room meeting. It describes the guild’s mission work, aid provided, and calls for more volunteers including nurses and teachers to support missionary activities.
A stolen ketch was located near Perth following a search that involved an airborne AW plane. One man aboard the craft was recovered at the scene.
Canberra diary notes include Mrs Warren McDonald hosting visitors from Maune Way Red Th, and Mr and Mrs Davie planning a Canada trip with Canadian fish exporters. Brigadier McDonald returns from the Motor Nove McDonald, a Young Contingent dance set for May 2 at Lady Gowrie Services Club, and the WWCA hosts a guest of honour at a gathering.
A troubled OCR fragment reports a concert at the Albert Hall by the Walverholme choir. It mentions a march or tune tied to a local fundraiser and references performers and readers, with unclear details about participants and event purpose.
Church of England Ball at Albert Hall Friday features debutantes and a 108th anniversary of St. John's foundation. Catholic Ball planned for June 16 at Albert Hall with prominent organizers, plus Welcome Home dance for servicemen at the same venue. Funds and charity events accompany University and WC activities with multiple performances and exhibitions around Barton, Barton House, and local churches.
At Tuesday's Photo graphic Society gathering Sgt Swan of the RAAF judged the monthly landscape competition. Senior Section awards went to Sun Valley by B Christin with first place, Byivan Beauty by Bar fin second, and Light and hada third. Beginners' Section Morning by M Nor e won first, Valley Lake Gambia by W Howe second. The next meeting is Sunday May 19 at Hotel Kingston at 2 pm, with a developing technique session hosted by the Secretary on Friday May 10.
The Full Court awarded J. Barnes £29 damages after a dispute with a lodge member. Sergeant Mark Purens claimed he was assaulted during the removal from the lodge. the proceedings occurred in Brisbane on a Tuesday.
An ad promises wives can regain youth with Creme Chat and a beauty powder. It touts 40 charming options, claims dramatic effects across seasons, and emphasizes confidence and attractiveness for husbands. The copy uses vivid seasonal imagery to market a cosmetic product.
Jumbled OCR lines hint at a treaty or agreement with scattered names and terms. The readable parts mention hands and a person named Onar and a figure named Bix, but most content is indecipherable.
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