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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
May 19, 1949
Page
5
Fragmentary report from Bunabane describes a morning gas incident with damage and scattered pieces. Names appear garbled, but the event centers on a domestic or community impact near Rexvyacka and a location about six miles north of an unnamed point. Further detail is unreadable.
Severe flood rains lashed Texas when Trinity River overflowed its banks after 20 inches fell, causing eight to drown and triggering a state of emergency. Authorities warned of rising water levels as portions of Fort Worth faced supply disruptions and a potential water shortage.
Amateurs Trahaport and Fi Brigade, undefeated in ACT association play, clash tonight at the Uhied pound Fire Aration. Acton Ghent House faces Hotel Acton in the other match as the Five Brigade Lenin lineup looms, with J Bawer and others penciled in for key roles.
The ring report notes a Wednesday wrestling event at Bydner Stadium where Tummy O'Too! defeated Tay Dunke! by two points. Lee Granie and Tit tunity post notable scores 18.32 and 16.3 as competitors extend their run into the week, while other details are unclear due to text gaps.
Canberra unions approve temporary stoppage to decide action on abolishing the Continental Board. Key unions include BW.BU, AWW.U, Hospital Employees Federation, and allied trades unions. A disputes committee meeting will decide exemptions for hospital and catering staff.
Drastic action will be the remedy if the present power production falls. Power cuts will affect industry and essential services as authorities state the interconnected system can be forced to operate at reduced output. Officials warn the regime may extend to households if shortages persist.
Sydney reports the Opposition leader warned that magistrates’ rulings pushed by the club could endanger licenses if rules are not modernized. He proposed a board of management led by a president and four directors to govern the club, with actions to protect returned officers’ interests under government oversight.
Fragmented readers text shows urgent housing and accommodation notices with requests for furnished or unfurnished flats rooms and short term rentals. Readable items list missing girls alert alongside rental ads seeking couples singles and accommodations from various organizations and locations.
Fragmentary OCR text lists items including a Pontiac car and various hardware or vehicle terms. Names, addresses, and numbers are garbled, producing a scattered catalog-like snippet with no clear event or notice to summarize.
A fragmentary public notice describes a church or school organ recital next Sunday with a discussion on physical fitness and health. It mentions parents urged to assist and a Bow Street afternoon session at Parliament greens, with a card event at 11:30 AM. Entities include Sunapel and Bowie terms uncertain.
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