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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Oct 29, 1941
Page
6
An ex police chief held a private funeral this week as per his last wishes. He requested no police presence, only intimate friends attend, and that publication of his death be delayed until cremation. Immediate family and designated representatives observed the private rites.
Sydney Australia reports in Parliament that Omnia Textiles Co 6 faces alleged defrauding of creditors. A police view supports action under the Companies Act as inquiries into the firm and staff continue.
The General Conference of the Public Service Officers Association met February 9. Delegates were selected by the Canberra Branch to attend. Discussion focused on district allowances and cost of living raises, with debate over whether districts should receive allowances and how wages compare across regions. Authorities considered taxation and the impact on service costs.
Ottawa reports the Tim Canadlar Government has approved the nomination of Lin Kin Fun as Chinese Minister to Canada. The move follows diplomatic outreach and aims to strengthen bilateral ties between Ottawa and Beijing through a formal diplomatic posting.
The South Wales Department of Railways offers pensioners travel vouchers for two months. Applicants must present their pension certificates at booking offices or apply by letter to the Deputy Commissioners for Oubage and Invalid Pensions in Sydney. Certificates are required on travel, and the scheme may require certification by an authorized officer.
The report discusses war prisoners preferences and faulty service systems. It notes criticism of guards and questions over arrangements, with commentary on ministerial statements about presenting the matter to wealth authorities and potential handling by the opposition.
Canberra Chess Club plans for the next meeting on November 7. A club under lease will host match games and a preliminary event, with tours and games to be played, then temporarily stationary after the event.
The Canberra pennant season moves to the second round with Canberra A at home against City On Sunday and City B facing Queanbeyan on Sunday. Selected players include Canberra A Adamsonny Chavel Madeson Creace Pricuttietines and De Wellier Forbes Borturulla along with others such as Galbraith Rogars Cook Heyes Canperrs Weatherly and many more. The 6 person committee will appoint tutors for the Canberra Club on November 3 as part of league preparations.
Fragmented OCR text mentions Sydary athletes and a rivalry with names like Tinie Fania and Harntron. It references a defeat of Met yeu and cites a heated reaction from The Syn Luthtoton and Ev Shelly Th Weoteemsper. Details are unclear.
Fragmentary text from a newspaper item mentions Katanga and TBH with unclear names. The readable parts indicate a scheduled event or note about a timetable for a Saturday with numbers and dates obscured. The fragment lacks coherent details to form a complete summary.
A fragmented report notes Melbourne events with racing outcomes tied to MRL level and riders including Tita Henn Wing and Marg Coven. It mentions Tele 6 and Bos int fiauastie in a cryptic stroke, with scores or times such as 19 1,89 and a Bowie attribution.
Fragmented OCR text mentions a court decision related to Norwegian ships, with unclear names and surrounding details. The readable portion references Gothenburg and a naval or maritime inquiry, but specifics on parties or actions are obscured.
Fragmentary OCR note mentions NIVER CREME and SKIN OIL with vague ingredient tag lines. References to Fhkerlie and pinturat alls appear garbled. No clear event or proper entities beyond product names.
Melbourne race notes list the nat acceptances for the Melbourne Cup and Castella Stakes today, with selections narrowing to claret entries. The end result outlines horses deemed fit to run in key races and the lineup expected for today’s program.
Fragmentary OCR notes show a Melbourne event titled Mariburnong Plate with Tyrslav and Fox entries. Mentions horses Mare crmmg Plate and various placeholders for participants and venues.
A jumble of horse names and identifiers appears in a racing card style list. Names include Trosnny Piotably Ho Marea Gulaw N Creighton Weettn Brawn and Laureate Phillips among others with scattered numbers and-letter codes. The text resembles a noisy field listing for a cup race without clear outcomes or event details.
The Melbourne Cup is slated to begin early next Tuesday at 3 pm with arrangements to suit spectators. The event will feature the river team and a revised timetable to provide convenience for attendees.
The list outlines preferences for a forthcoming event with participants and sponsors including Tumvelt Bxwvercen Hydra Amiable Panis High Caste Cro En Industry Furrabil Wetian Warbird Deriala Cehvee Tanai On A Plana. It names multiple teams and potential stalls or exhibits across various domains.
A dense listing of radio and TV program notices. Mentions several stations and programs with times and titles, including music, news, talk segments, and featured personalities. Contains numerous unreadable fragments but preserves names and show cues where legible.
Fragmentary OCR text mentions a faculty siege and related actions. No clear names, dates, or places are readable. Summary cannot determine specific events or entities from the provided material.
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