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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
May 27, 1944
Page
4
A fragmented report notes a handicap event with names including Wandicap Boho, Magt, Arthur, Jym and fog. The excerpt implies a crane eas and related weather references affecting the competition.
Fragmented OCR lists sprinters and runners such as Canan Stakes participants Jase Nellie MuGee and Canberra related entries. Names like Chief Mark Minton and Anvil appear among varied horses and handlers with unclear results or dates.
The Tattersalls draw lists principal prize winners and syndicate entries across Hobart and Victoria. Notable names include Soka Near of Rage, Somers, Janes Kelly, Mary Moore, and A Dunstan among others with prizes from £200 to £5,000. The event references Moon, Mand Syndicate, and various addresses in Glenhuntly Leongatha and Windsor as part of the prize allocations.
RMC and North versus South junior curtain raiser at Manuka Oval in Canberra. Teams include RMC Byfeld captained and a squad of 30 plus players from RMCC, with emergency cover and umpires Firth Wright Boundary Murray Gallagher. Match aims to strengthen second side ahead of a fortnights’ schedule.
The article lists today’s rmathon games with times at 2 pm and 8:30 pm faulty team names and players. It includes positions and a score table heading with names like Gordon Barnes Yeund Harding Te ke Knowles and several others.
The animal, described as a rare tiger cat, was observed at the Hawkesbury River marshes near Sydney and pictured as a muscular, agile carnivore. Accounts include a successful capture at Browne and several encounters with birds, small mammals, and dogs. Reports from June 1983 mention sightings, trapping, and climbing prowess, with bloodlines suggesting a native Gaayure lineage.
In December 199% the Commonwealth Technical Division reported that over 100000 more tradesmen and technicians were trained for Varloila defence services and aircraft production. Training occurred in 87 technical schools and colleges across Australia under the Labour Minister Ubtr. Hiblloway announced the effort as a welcome development.
A parliamentary debate cites manpower limits as acting Prime Minister Kr. Forde says no more men would join the Army for primary industries beyond the 30,000 approved. The dairying sector faces shortages, with proposals for available men rejected and production at risk without adequate workers.
Canberra ALP debates liquor allocations amid calls for fair distribution between hotels and northern suburbs. Speakers urge equitable quota of licences while ACT Teachers Federation joins broader referendum outreach for Canberra residents and national constitutional powers. Odours from a dairy farm addressed by proposing relocation of cattle to reduce nuisance. Delegates elected to national conference amid Canberra ALP activity and local concerns.
The Queanbeyan poultry show drew notable entries and results across breeds. Winners include Warren and O Malley in multiple cock and pullet classes, with champion cockerels and hens named in Leghorn, Columbian, and Indian Game divisions. Judges credited Beav er and Howard among top placements as exhibitors claimed awards across categories.
An early report notes a commission will examine the effect of a decision aimed at boosting profits by selling a larger share of beer. The discussion mentions the need to assess outcomes and potential additions in pricing and availability.
Two teenage escapees from Long Bay Gaol were arrested at Potts Point after a jail break yesterday. Blaniey, Moppner aged 20, a labourer Milton Thompson aged 15 were summoned to appear next Friday at the Central Court. Authorities said they fled in an Army salvage wrench used to aid their escape.
The Premier Mr McKall announced the state government would grant a subsidy on the £1 for 1 Dania to the Commonwealth to combat the spread at V Dh2, the incidence causing grave concern. A comprehensive scheme covering curative measures in data and country centres would be evolved, with an extension of clinical facilities in country centres.
Partial OCR text references an association and a military context. The readable items mention soldiers and a meeting, with unclear names or dates. The piece appears to document a society or organization gathering connected to military matters, awaiting further clarification.
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