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Newspaper

Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Sep 04, 1947

Page

6

Royal Steerer Championship Field Faces Challenging Race

Wobbling OCR text outlines a large field for a steerer cup with many riders including defending champion K Degdréli and contenders Ki Griffithe J Wh ngton and Petaruad. The listing names numerous competitors and approximate times, with scores and entrants across a crowded slate of heats and lanes.

Iona i Champinensius L. Cole K. Degdréli Conetteny Tandal Hen ‘Dengera Ki. Griffithe J. Whngton Hau Co Petaruad G. Ryan Ro Rigg Ali Shepherd

Grammar Forrest P Til Leads A Grade Scores In Grammar Meet

A NSW school gym report shows A Grade standings with Bt. Cira 28 Forrest Ji and High 18, while A. 11 Ex- Stugenta 9 trails. In Grammar Grade Queanbeyan 31 Anglicana 18 Bt. Christophers YWCA B Telopes 6 and High 5 also appear in point totals.

Smatetws Phiyafta Atari Tatsiaes High Tv Dniveratty Forrest Forrest P. Til Queanbeyan v. High At “Brophy R. Ross Grammmar Terry Grammer Cira Forrest Ji Stugenta Queanbeyan Anglicana Bt. Christophers Telopes Wir

Local Draw Date Notice for Lantary No 1be4

Fragmentary OCR notes indicate a draw date on Praday for Lantary No 1be4 with unclear attendees and location. Further readable details are not present to specify organizers or exact participants.

Syntienes Wejonen Lantary

Aircraft spray Morotai area to control malaria

RAAF planes from the Aircraft Performance Unit at Point Cook plan to spray an area of Morotai including the RAAF crop zone with a DDT and fuel oil mixture. One Dakota aircraft can spray up to 1,600 acres using 724 gallons, emitting about 39 droplets per square inch to target malaria vectors near the base and surrounding land.

RAAF

Gestapo men sentenced for air force killing

Hamburg dispatch reports fourteen of eighteen Gestapo and eight other men involved in the killing of Air Force officers, including Australians and New Zealanders, were sentenced to death. One man received life imprisonment while others faced harsher penalties, reflecting the wartime crackdown on Allied air force personnel.

Gestapo Hamburg Wedassang Air Force New

State Revenue Report Shows July Tramway Expenditures

Twly state revenue returns show receipts 0.187,275 and expenditures 0. Cob. Tramway and ban revenue for July was £032,186 with expenditure 533,748.

Rydney Twly

Experiments on Tomato Winter Production in England

Experiments in England test chemical hormones to boost winter tomato yields. Dr Swarbrick of the University of Briatal cites plant growth regulating substances that induce fruit development in winter. Substances like dichlorophenoxyacetic acid show potential, with English research aiming to refine combinations and application methods for commercial use while noting ongoing studies and future formats.

England Swarbrick University of Briatal Ivan Formqonncan

Van Mook in Rowland Batavia Wed Event

An event featuring Van Mook occurs in Rowland Batavia on a Wednesday evening, drawing attendees from nearby communities and local organizations. Details indicate a scheduled program with remarks and potential photo opportunities.

Undefined historical note on competition and administration

Fragmentary report notes a Senate or committee discussion about a representative competition. It mentions a test overrun and a person named Mr Carnal, with a suggestion that administrative actions were observed and may be introduced. The Canberra fragment mentions tennis and possible reforms abroad.

Haim Carnal Canberra Aioe

Tennis schedule and mixed semifinals details set in Canberra

List of matches for the mixed and men semifinals at Barton Manuka Northbourne Braddon with umpire assignments. Teams include Reid Barton Ainslie Braddon, Field Barton Causeway and Flinders Ainslie. final selection names Reid Sayer Crawley Miss Southwell Howe with umpire panels from Barton Braddon and Braddon.

Barton Reid Manule Northbourne Braddon Ainslie W.graham K. ‘Willa Field Manuka Forreet Yarratumlay C. Southwell Callamay Wlindern Higgins H. Burden Flinders Ainslie Ly Mudie

Me Clearly ReElected ACTU President in Vote

Melbourne reports the ACTU president was re elected by 216 to 138 votes. Weight, secretary of the Sheet Metal Workers Union, and a central committee member of the Communist Party, was noted in the outcome.

Melbourne A.C T.U Clirey K . Weight Sheet ‘Metal Workers’ Union and & ‘Actober Te Communist Party

D8 Rail Wage Increase Reported in Chicago

A Chicago report notes wage increases for rail workers, citing an 18 cent per hour raise affecting many non unionized staff. The article mentions workers had previously sought higher pay and outlines the broader employment impact in the sector.

Shicago

Australian women’s golf title at Beaton today

Victoria’s Mrs. Joan Flaher leads the Australian women’s amateur golf tie at Beaton today with Betty Karmot of Victoria close behind in a brisk, names-mixed field.

Adelaide Joan Flaher Victoria Beaton Mine Betty Karmot Vic

Unclear OCR draft lists basketball draw for Saturday

Fragmentary text shows a basketball draw for Saturday with scattered names and abbreviations. Key entities are missing or garbled, making exact teams, venues, or outcomes unreadable.

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