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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Sep 12, 1939
Page
4
Fragmented text indicates a public notice about a meeting or hearing. Names and dates are unreadable, but the event involves a local authority promoting a hearing and related procedures. Details on date, place, or action remain unclear in the legible portion.
Fragmentary OCR text suggests a racing update involving an organizer or trainer named Lyontord and an event at a hound track. Details are unclear due to corruption. no specific date location or outcomes are readable. Further readable text needed to form a complete item.
Fragmentary OCR notes list names like Donny Lottery No and Matias along with street references and dates. The text references a lottery drawing and a mayoral result portion but is too garbled to confirm specific outcomes or entities.
In a rough transcript of a local tennis meet, the women's team championship results are listed with several names garbled. The text mentions players such as Nancy Meteated and J Turton, noting a 4 1 result and doubles champions Mra Wl ay and McGirath with unclear affiliations.
Unclear fragmentary text mentions relief and digestive matters with references to a named entity Biljousnens and SME. The readable portion hints at medical or health relief but lacks concrete events, dates, or identifiable organizations.
A Queanbeyan event page notes injuries from a street incident on Balcow Street and a flood of carnival plans. Major Mabel Bell and others are listed with hospital admissions and military mentions. Activities include a Wall Yesterday afternoon protest and preparations for a three performance carnival on September 7 with D West and Rolly Waite in Canberra, arranged by Morar Birest Queanbeyan.
Militia notes describe a battalion parade and march past with a detailed route and program. The event includes inspection by the Commandant of the Military College, presentation of a shield, and intercompany competition, ending with a march through Melbourne Avenue and a salute by the Royal Military College commander.
A confusing local meeting of the Victuallers’ Association and brewers decided not to raise beer prices at hotels. The group planned further talks and a possible move toward a new price framework, with notices to be issued for the next meeting tomorrow.
A London case ends with a nationalist pacifist jailed after a claim to be a pacifist justice in August. The accused admitted to aiding the transportation of a propaganda item and robbery to a Downing Street area, provoking debate on motive and responsibility.
Unclear text reports Northern Suburbs vs Southern Manarotn preview for the Canberra Cup final at Northbourne Oval. It references past results, a famed player GP Storey and mentions the 1027 Lear tour, with context on officials and committee roles.
In Canberra two men and a third hurt after a violent robbery at Capital Hill. Edwin Bullock was attacked and blinded in one eye. Jarvis, a Capital steward, was temporarily blinded. Suspects Guard McDonnid and Daniel Robert Grant remanded with charges of robbery and grievous bodily harm. Police report ongoing investigation and bail action.
Fragmentary report indicates a women's cricket tour was cancelled after a formal regret was issued by the Women’s Cricket Council. Names and specifics are unclear due to damaged text, but the notice references the Bangladesh Cricket Association and related parties.
Fragmented report references a fire at a match factory and various local events. Mentions Nee Aberkiun and Rolly with partial names and scattered details about matches, cycling, tennis, and a June event with Ray McAteer. readability is limited and specifics are unclear.
Un decipherable OCR summary reports a chaotic field day with mixed results. Names of players and teams are garbled but indicate multiple matches, divisions, and a notable victory by Amalie Howley in a doubles event, plus various scores and venue notes amid a noisy athletics program.
National football season conclude Saturday as Queanbeyan meets Manuka in a bid to claim the premier title. Strong league selectors will nominate the best available lineup, with emphasis on reduced distractions and careful preparation for a decisive final.
A cluttered race program lists multiple handicaps and entries including JUMPERS PLAT MACE and FOURVEEN TWO HANDICAP divisions. Entries feature numerous horses and riders with divisions, start times, and participant names such as Amberdaly Vadate, Lady Milt Majoren, Revlon, Arian Waring, and Whites Vunrietan, across NOVICE HANDICAP and ASCOT HANDICAP events with starts from 3.30 to 4.30 pm.
Fragmentary note lists names and places with unclear context and several misspellings. Readable elements include scattered names likely tied to a local event or notice, suggesting a brief society or community item without coherent details.
The readable fragments mention an Upper Hunter topic and a by-ection on a Monday. References to individuals Brown Hesired Hoaday and dates like Heplombus 1p appear, but full details are unclear.
Monday results show a Melbourne foursomes victory with an aggregate score around 190. Leaders include Wilt and Fae, while Higuinn and Gere challenged. Other top pairs miscounted due to unclear text, but several teams entered strong placements in a tight finish.
The annual trophy presentation for Ainslie football honored top players and teams. Notable prizes included the Club Cup for Anes'bowls and the Mackeanan Cup for the most valuable intermediate. Names such as Crawley, Cooley, and MacLennan appear among award recipients, with discussions of future fixtures and university ties.
Fragmented report details a large cattle and sheep sale at a pier location with hundreds of head described across lots and quality grades. It notes high competition in the Uatthe section and various weight ranges and prices, including hundreds of head not bid forward.
garbled text with numerous proper nouns and times, likely a sports or event schedule. readable fragments mention Metropolitan Handicaps, Epworth, tramway, competitors, prices, and devotions. the piece resembles a noisy program page with listed acts, rates, and times, including a battalion band and weather notes.
Fragmentary note discusses regular health actions, digestive cleanse ideas, and mentions steps toward improving well being. References to weekly routines, vitality, and balance appear amid garbled phrases and scattered names.
A chaotic OCR listing outlines a full day of programming from morning devotion through late night talk and music segments. Names, times, and show titles read as scattered items across weather, stock, and news blocks.
A readable fragment reports a young amateur named Tay Hie turning professional in Australia with plans to join a team. The note mentions a seat with an Australian league and references a coach or official named AL AMae. The garbled text limits precise details but indicates a career shift and country of activity.
Proposals on taxation to be examined by the state parliament this week. The review focuses on whether taxation measures will align with wartime plans and government priorities. The discussion follows discussions of economic policy and potential government restructuring.
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