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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Sep 06, 1948
Page
3
Fragmented text references dozens of terms and names in a garbled form. Difficult to extract clear facts but hints at a controversial plan or event involving individuals and labeled processes. Names and specific actions are unclear due to OCR damage.
Australia defeated New Zealand 3 to 2 in wet Dunedin conditions. The Australians produced notable performances from M. Campos, Sohanaint, and Wea M Campbell, regarded as standout players in this fixture.
The North West council advocates the rejection of a proposed electric power station to supply an aluminum production project. President 34, PO Mather, calls the move essential to Australia’s safety while noting Ashford two miles away could supply coal and limestone for the process.
Caroline Apion, 48 months old, fell into a tub of boiling water at her home in Wickham Street Wickham. She was admitted to Newcastle Hospital suffering burns to face neck and chest.
In a gusty round at Royal Canberra, players battled tough wind as several holes produced shifting scores. Details show Doddrell and Ryan trading strokes, with notable performances across Grade A and B divisions and par figures adjusted by the conditions.
Greyhound events at Queanbeyan include Maiden Stake and Novice Make with multiple winners. Notable runs feature MORALIBTa, Nell Lion, LAD LYNN, and Pacific Victory among others with times around 20 seconds and irregular placements across stakes.
Milton Moore’s Dest and Mr Makepeace won the prize in the Canberra Repertory Society’s onewet play competition which concluded Saturday night. HL White and Mul fie were unnamed in the decision. The audience valued the play’s humor and local life depiction, with Mrs Liverside receiving notable audience reaction.
In the ring at Melbourne on Sunday Cher Tabdlo Wott defeated Pat aucehan two falls to one. Arenit Kemp drew with Yan Memvers. More details unclear due to OCR errors but main outcomes show Wott’s victory and a draw on the card.
Canberra No. 2 5 and Goulburn lead divisions with Canberra beating Wanroonga No. 3 nil and North Goulburn 2 1 in a high scoring round. Northern Districts held a territorial edge but Canberra’s defense and goalkeeping by Adama kept them out.
The family have decided not to enter Wattie in the Victorian Derby, planning her next starts. Wattie will be aimed at the Theme Stakes at Randwick, the Wakeful Stakes at Flemington, and Guiness at Caulfield if fit. If she shows ability to race, she may contest the V.R.C. Oaks.
At Versailles on Sunday four newborns, two boys and two girls, were born to Madame Dore All at Celle Saint Cloud near Paris and are reported well.
A narrator describes a moment of vanity and fashion as a character admires Charmorsin face powder. The ad copy extols its ability to impart a rosy glow, smooth skin, and lasting freshness, crediting French cosmetics for enhancing youthful appearance.
Fragmented ad copy describes Charmosan face powder in ST colour lanes at Urelle Peehe Sun Tes Ble box 2/20 Balt and promotes Creme Eriarmazan for powder taste, with unclear terms and illegible product details.
A motorcycle rider, Donat Ghanrat of Canberra region, died after onlookers reported a crash near National Circuit. Police described a search of the area, with witnesses noting the rider wandered before the fatal incident. Melbourne-based concrete firms advertise amid public notices for upcoming events and venue bookings in Canberra.
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