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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Sep 02, 1949
Page
5
A government Department yesterday announced a motor surcharge for vehicles older than 33 months. The surcharge was lifted for war year 20 and affects registrations for various services. Contact details and numbers were partially legible.
A Melbourne theft reports trays of diamond and sapphire rings taken from display windows at several jewellers in Bourke Street. About 13 people were inside the shop during the theft, with an unmissed tray later found missing and valued at around £1,000. The incident occurred after 3 pm with no immediate signs of the culprits.
Fragmentary remarks discuss independence within parliamentary politics in the United Kingdom and Australia. Mentions Labour, Liberal Party, and potential reform. References to elections, figures, and party dynamics amid party splits and calls for support.
Counted notes from London based county cricket match show Len Hatton of Yorkshire and Hugo Yarnold of Worcestershire in a tense partnership. Scores cited include 4,080 in petal form and figures like Rogers 108 and Ames 110, with Kent 344 and other county results.
In a chaotic 32 round ring bout at Leichhardt Stadium Thuratay Pat O'Brien and Ful P13 fought to a draw. Cration showed effort in the late rounds but was unable to break the deadlock as the bell rang with both boxers at a stalemate.
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