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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Oct 14, 1948
Page
5
Unclear OCR fragment notes ministers urging more storage locations due to inadequate capacity. Mentions Mr Grahams and Mr Eyre, references to centers and country sites, but text is garbled and partial.
Fragmented text indicates Commonwealth grants discussion in Parliament about funding rising to support Australian program aims. Names and precise figures are unclear due to OCR errors, but the focus centers on financial allocations for scientific research and training.
Fragmentary notes describe a controversy at the Federal Golf Club about course maintenance and responsibilities. The text mentions an individual alias and references to the club’s leadership and actions affecting the greens.
In the Royal Canberra Golf event the schedule kicks off with M. Lacae facing i Dwyers and Pengiaae taking on Freynoe. Other featured links include Dundas as the tournament tees off.
The ACT board delays action as union representatives push for marginal increases. Federation leaders and Mr Honey plan renewed talks next week, aiming to set holiday pay scales for Christmas and New Year period.
A vehicle driven by Mr. A W Newell collided with another car on Northbourne Avenue near Limestone Avenue. The other car towed to a garage after the crash. occupants sustained injuries and police investigated as the incident began on Northbourne Avenue.
Fragmented OCR text mentions a figure named Ref Fara and foreign color references with unclear details. The readable portion hints at an inevitable appearance and a setting involving ewes and balm suggests a poetic or obscure report with no clear event or place.
The article notes anticipated increases in potato costs due to scarce supply and rising production costs. Officials warn consumers may see higher prices as market conditions tighten and retailers adjust pricing accordingly.
A Sydney report notes a woman repenting after a theft case. Details sketchy with fragmented OCR mention of a date around September and names like W Berkman and Detective Welly. Court proceedings referenced include an appearance and possible charges for another related incident.
In Sydney on November 20, Paddon of Richmond River teams with Max Fisher to contest a world sculling title. The event marks Australia’s first world title race in the three mile course since 13 years ago when Mage Goodsell defeated Jim Paddon.
A fragmented pamphlet urges readers to pursue skin health by cleansing the liver kidneys and bowels to reduce blemishes and eruptions. It claims toxins accumulate in the skin and promises free remedies and security against counterfeits, while mentioning a Native American healer.
Fragmented notice from an Australian regional page lists entries and numbers for a Keen contest tied to a King’s Prize. Names include Gosford Canberra Queanbeyan and Queanbeyan figures with scores or fees, plus references to Canberra and Sydenham areas and multiple figures such as 278 286 295.
Fragmented classifieds list items for sale and accommodation in Canberra area including a vacant accommodation notice, furniture such as chesterfield suites and sideboards, a large Belgian velvet rug, dining ware, a tractor tyre lot, and various phone contacts. Mentions Queanbeyan Monaro and Kingston with limited clear details.
A fragmented Canberra page lists openings and notices including public invitations from the Public Service and High Commission, vacancies for laundry workers in Braddon, an illustrator role for the Economic Entomology division, and miscellaneous recruitment and notice items with dated response requests.
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