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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
May 20, 1952
Page
5
Fragmentary OCR notes discuss mining, a turner, and a be in, mentioning percentages and a potential crane. Details are unclear and names or places are unreadable. The item reads as a damaged local notice or brief study note with limited readable facts.
The article details Wesley Building Scheme progress with references to Dr Barber and Mrs Barber, the World Council of Churches, and discussions from Amsterdam to Canberra. It highlights unity efforts, funding updates, and Reverend N Bloxham’s Australian visit and contributions to Methodist work.
Wallington hotel operator admits falsifying accounts to hide rent takings and profit from rooms. Justice Maxwell notes deliberate fraud. Wallington testified his son benefited but did not manage. funds were diverted to other properties and kept in a concealed books. He claims arrangement aimed to help son while denying any hotel ownership for him.
Testimony describes Mr Dovey and Wallington arguing over time at the Wallington Motel with manager Thomas Stanton. The commission adjourned after brief exchanges about operations at the White Horse Hotel and Wallington premises.
A major blaze in Melbourne damages Bradford House on Flinders Lane causing an estimated loss over £100,000. The fire wrecked two upper floors, toppled the roof, and sent debris onto nearby streets. Firefighters and police controlled the scene as injuries were reported and a worker was treated at hospital.
The text outlines a government plan envisioning a future state with satellite cities, dammed rivers, and a booming heavy industry driven by agriculture and new energy resources. It predicts wide industrial growth, improved education, and a vast labor demand as the inland economy expands globally.
A crowd of 42,000 witnessed a unanimous decision as Japanese fighters Shirai and Marino traded blows for the flyweight crown. The event highlighted a rising era for Japanese boxing with decisive action and strong crowd interest.
A fragment from Seingaton News notes a request for skilled artisans and artwork for Wilkirn Tip Wai Cafe. It mentions a period, a household, and a married couple tied to a local sequin ferme Ned Fume. Details are incomplete due to OCR issues.
Market notes show wool prices up 20 to 23 percent on opening day in Brisbane with higher rates for fine and merino lines. Demand remains strong as buyers pushed for best lots while competition for quality wool supported sharp gains amid broader trade tensions and shipping disruptions.
Fragmented OCR text shows mixed items including rewards names products and dates. The readable parts reference a reward and various unrelated names and items such as fountain pen air conditioning and leather goods. No clear event date location or identifiable organizations emerge from the surviving text.
Public tender notices from the Integra C.F. Harman estate invite bids for parcels in Queanbeyan and nearby areas. Terms require completion within one month of acceptance with clear removal and fencing responsibilities noted.
In a formal notice the parties announce the appointment of legal contributors for a renowned family. The crux centers on official designation within a civic or organizational context and the intent to provide legal stewardship. The readable text suggests a ceremonial or formal announcement rather than a detailed case or action.
The passage mentions meeting a friend to discuss feminine beauty and mentions Elizabeth Arden products and methods. It notes guidance on the use of preparations and services as suitable, without hate, in a period tone.
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