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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Sep 01, 1948
Page
3
Fragmentary OCR notes mention individuals in Cootamundra with references to a widow and two children. Details are unreadable and names not fully legible. The item lacks coherent events or clear dates to form a complete summary.
A garbled report from Tuesday mentions Dave Bands, holder of three titles, facing Doug Rowan in a bout at stadium. George Hands and Harry East Ryaney Stadium are referenced with a latent match, while details on date, place, and participants are unclear due to transcription errors.
The Water Conservation and Irrigation Commission announced plans to raise the Queanbeyan Weir Dam to double its storage capacity. Officials said the upgrade will ensure a continuous water supply for residents and ongoing park projects in the area. The project targets the upper Weir and surrounding reservoirs to support future demand.
Fragmented notice outlines a church schedule with dated services and events. It mentions Sunday worship, morning service, and an upcoming film or youth program, tied to a September timeline and a 6 PM or 1.80 PM reference amid garbled OCR.
fragmentary notice lists a department event with a night dance and visiting teams. It mentions admission and a schedule for next Saturday with unclear times and locations. The readable bits reference a department event, a dance at night, and entry terms.
A clipped notice invites applications for Commonwealth government positions. Applicants must state date and place of birth, education, qualifications, experience and present employment. Send copies of documents as required by the act and policy.
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