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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Oct 16, 1941
Page
3
An unclear OCR fragment references author names, German influence, light devices, ingestion, Africa, and wheat strain research. It appears as a garbled science or history note with several proper nouns and incomplete phrases, offering no coherent events or conclusions to summarize.
Yesterday afternoon a social cricket match at Grammar against Jam ended with a 27 run win for Grammar. Players included Bell Holder Henke Penny Robes Bhannon Lorimer Merriman Webb Murray Pent Goldsmith Wel Perry and others. DBT details show Wada Purapa Berry and Hanson contributing across overs. Next game scheduled Saturday at away ground.
A government minister announces plans to address waste and profiteering as top tasks, with later budget measures and a conference of male ministers of agriculture to discuss stabilization and food distribution issues. The text suggests efforts to secure a better deal for producers and curb criminal acts harming food supplies.
An attractive veal and popular music program is set for a concert tonight at Albert Hall featuring Dorothy Helmrich and Peter Comper with Uke Austrian inkersa Noma! meme morsna, Dorothy Elin, and Helmrich will perform songs from Woman's Love and Life and other works. A naval patrol boat brings a Norwegian boat and prisoners captured during a secret radio operation near a Green SURVIVORA FROM FOUR SHIPS report notes 60 survivors landed from four ships sunk 100 miles from Asares. Twenty survivors died before reaching Asares after hunger and thirst.
Awards to Saint Christopher's 501 students mark Conservatorium results. Notable recognitions include Honours for Planer and Kilmarcig, and medals for McMally, Burns, and Livingstone. Preparatory and theory awards present across grades and juniors, with extensive listings of names and credits.
In a conference with the Minister for the Army Mr. Pordat trainees pressed ministers over compulsory training spates and exemptions. Mr. Glare noted complaints while Mr. Roully, Minister for Commerce, will approach Mr. Fords to release farmers and farm workers from training during November and December to aid the wheat harvest.
In the Western Desert near Melbourne a large clash involved nearly 100 Britons, Australians, and Italians. Ground fighting backed by British and RAAF air patrols saw enemy forces forced to retreat. one British Tomahawk was shot down but the pilot survived parachuting.
A jumbled radio listing shows music news talks and programs with times and titles. It references diverse items from Bohout Sb to The Ghost Parade and Famous Ore Prancer, noting multiple stations and segments across the day, including news briefings and a sport feature.
Compiled radio timetable fragment lists shows and times across various topics including News Music Luncheon Muse Tennis Talk and Melodies that Ginger. Mentions programs by tas and chemists and a feature on How the Other Half Lives with references to prison and agricultural topics.
In Melbourne Wertenday reports the government imposes drastic restrictions on luxury goods. A government official, Mr Dedman, warns against underestimating the country’s manpower strain while promising enforcement of the new controls.
Adelaide Wednesday report says Customs Minister Keane failed to obtain pipe tobacco at stores. He ordered an investigation into tobacco shortage amid revival concerns. He stated he cannot buy tobacco on the trade route from Adelaide and hinted Labour Government policies may worsen supply.
The Buys Milleary College Sporting Club holds its annual meet at Duntroon Oval with seeded events across distance races sprints and hurdles. TE G Pag leads with mile and 62 yard victory prospects while J Paton Beavers and M Tidy set marks in javelin and discus.
Fragmentary OCR notes mention charges owed and a quarter share, with references to chemists, drapers, and stores including chain outlets. Cave prices are vaguely indicated with 216 as a figure amid scattered terms.
A guide describes facial massage techniques to relax muscles and reduce wrinkles. It emphasizes gentle movements, proper pressure, and consistency to improve circulation and skin tone.
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