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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
May 09, 1950
Page
5
Fragmentary text mentions names and a contest context with vague references to Mougin, Medullion, and champions. No clear dates, places, or structured facts emerge to form a definite event or result card.
In Brisbane today Archbishop Duhig faced questions over a claimed debt of 36,780 pounds related to Holy Name Cathedral. Architect Hennessy refused to produce an accounting ledger, saying no ledger exists. Testimony described payments for cathedral construction and future cost estimates around 1.1 million to 1.178 million pounds, with adjournment to continue tomorrow.
Mr. Hutton described overseas horticultural work spanning England Australia and the United States. He noted virus free potatoes in Scotland advanced research at Bir Denbigh and New Yorks flower trade driving funding for Goef culture. He also cited onion hybrids citrus trials at Riverside California and sugar beet virus resistance at Everaide station aiding producers.
A caller to Parramatta Police claimed Mime Betty Selby aged 18 of Orchardheigh Street Yenners intended to marry Mr William McGrath 22 of Lavinis Street Granvat at Marya Church of England on Saturday. The hairdresser said she arranged a bridal shower and hair set. Police later concluded the missing bride was Miss Selby.
Ifoxzami, the Doomben Cup winner, is slated to reappear next Monday in a race at the aml meet. Trainer notes indicate plans to head north for Doomben Ten Thousand as a likely target, with details on connections and timetable still unclear. The article suggests a busy campaign ahead with mentions of jockeys and rivals.
Chrysanthemum show yields 21 entries, down from 41 last year, with H C Avent winning the champion bloom. Awards include decorative, two white varieties, and a bowl of mixed blossoms. Weather and plants cited as reasons for reduced entry numbers.
Hoover stated that yesterday he would remove the fog surrounding policy. The remarks touched on recognizing Communist China and referenced discussions in Washington. The record notes opposition from Hoover to formal recognition amid ongoing debates in government circles.
A garbled 1950s classified snippets assortment lists items for sale and rental notices. Highlights include a car and household goods line, a brick Ivanhoe house for rent, a Canberra sale listing, and several contact phone references such as PINE PINE GFECUTA and F207 PACKHAM PRARB.
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