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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Oct 20, 1948
Page
5
A damaged OCR fragment references a garment named Margaret Rago linked to a Royal tour. It mentions a cloth coat with an estimated value around £1000 and notes expectations related to its display or purchase during the event.
Industrial Board approves a 3 shillings wage increase effective November 1 for tunable workers, with basic pay rising to 4 shillings 3 pence per day, reflecting a 2 percent rise. A doctor from the Optical Board cautions that prolonged exposure to bright light or sun glare can cause serious eye damage and retina injury.
In Melbourne the bookmaker market swung after Anthelion displaced Boag as the favourite for the Melbourne Cup. Bets surged with Anthelion seen as the strongest hope, while speculation and large wagers surrounded rival contenders and the race value.
In Canberra Court yesterday, George Dour 48 a carpenter faced a hearing as Sgt McKay sought an order to enable police to complete inquiries. A bail amount of 430 was set with the case adjourned until October 25.
The fragment announces a 1948 Coskeing Competition at Albert Hall at 2 15 p m under the Lar Institution of Bar EOS rang Great Britain with admission for all. A stray horse notice lists sale or recovery terms near Canverre with contact by letter.
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