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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
May 26, 1949
Page
5
Fragmentary OCR text provides no clear events or names. The readable portion includes stray words that do not form a coherent news item. No identifiable persons organizations or places are present to summarize.
A partial list of players and clubs reads like a catalog of entrants for the pennant tennis rounds. The document notes upcoming matches and participant names across multiple teams including Banton, Flinders, and various mixed groups, with several entries marked by initials and surnames.
The minister for information Mr Catwell announced an exhibition of handicrafts by Canberra residents. The event, at the hall of Bat on Saturday, will showcase embroidery, needlework, carpets, rugs, wood and metalwork, jewelry, painting, leatherwork and more. The display aims to highlight cultural crafts amid lingering memories of tyranny and slavery across foreign shores.
Arthur Richard White, 20, a labourer of Eastlake Hostel, was remanded to Goulburn Court yesterday by Mr. Thawas on charges connected to an alleged theft or related offense. Bail application by White was refused. a further application may be made in Goulburn.
A fragmentary list shows mixed and ladies players including Bennett, Byeney, Lawrence, Ryan, McCal lum, Myers, and Gardiner among others. It notes Braddon and Queanbeyan matchups with several players rejected for representation and various surnames such as Barrett, Monahan, McDonald, and Walker appearing in the roster notes.
Attorneys for Drew Pearson, columnist, sue for 980000 dollars damages against Westbrook Pegler, another columnist, claiming two of Pegler’s statements about Pearson’s Christmas release are libelous. The action was filed in Washington on Wednesday.
Fragmented text discusses Dr Marse and Indian Root Pill as a claim to aid Nature. Mentions liver, bile, stomach cleansing and digestion effects. Contains unclear phrasing about aiding, overpowering, or replacing Nature's functions.
The Country Week team will travel from the West with players Manning, Livingston, Mulronse, Davis, Booth, Ross, M. Alger, Marguiia, P. Spence, Genge and Hat in the lineup. They are to assemble at Acton at 10 30 a m Sunday for a match against the visiting squad led by C Booch and M ea.
In a brisk Wednesday wool sale at Sydney, strong merinos led demand while greys and medium crimbers saw solid activity. Prices held firm with buyers showing willingness to bid, as notable consignors included HEB Huniewood with a fleece sale reaching around nine bales at 99d per unit.
The report notes a local table tennis event organized by the junior branch of the ACT. Players Klerman and 3. Josh wait Ake represent the men’s doubles. Mise A Beinerney and Mise E Coombe lead the ladies’ handicap.
Government plans to renew a request to the Federal Government to secure tax concessions for education spending benefiting country people. The Education Minister said he would again take the matter to Cabinet at the next conference and seek allied support for the proposal.
The Supreme Court of the Australian Capital Territory Probate Jurisdiction hears an application after publication for the will of Arthur Graham Butler of Canberra. Lilian Katie Tar is named executrix, notices may be served at the office of the undersigned, creditors to forward particulars within the prescribed period. Proctor: SR. Phippard, Neowin Gardens Avenue, Canberra ACT.
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