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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Sep 13, 1941
Page
3
An unclear report from Tamworth describes a man electrocution case with garbled details about location, age, and circumstances. Authorities and witnesses are not clearly identified, and the fragment hints at an accidental or workplace incident without confirmation.
Fragmentary police message indicates a vehicle was towed from Queanbeyan Hallway Station around 8:20 PM on Saturday. Details are unclear due to garbled OCR but event appears to involve a tow and response by authorities.
Voter deadlines loom as nominations wrap up for Cranberry community council and hospital center board races. Officials urge candidates to file by Monday. turnout expected with several long time residents seeking seats and potential challengers entering the race.
A community plan proposes a Mothercraft Lending Library with a focus on mother and child care resources. The project aims to support families by providing accessible reading materiel and parenting guidance through a public venue, pending approval and funding.
Canberra man Frank McDonald of Hotel Kingston was awarded £100 by the District Court jury for the death of his racehorse Patriot struck and killed by a bun in Brighton Avenue Brighton on February 18. McDonald claimed £400 alleging the horse had been exercised at Canterbury at the time of the accident.
An ex-soldier from the Soudan campaign and Boer War, Mr. Hasledt of Chelan Victoria, offered services to Dr. L. W. Nott as he tries to recruit a medical air unit to Russia. In a letter Mr. Haslett expresses willingness to accompany or donate. Dr. Nott notes many Australians sent offers and money for the unit.
Wool sale catalog details appraisals from Byndey Winchcombe Carson Ltd with lot numbers and buyer names. Entries include ewe, wethers, and broken wool values, with consignors such as Ramuire Alexander Parker Bobadah and KE P Trebeck Girllambone. Prices in shillings are noted alongside condition codes and quantities.
Weekend radio programme reports StFoni Alin Le BRAT of Gramata as a POW in Italy. Gunner BEM says he is being well treated by Italian officers who are understanding and asks for sweets and fruit. Message says a guard will send a revised note to friends at Canberra.
A dense OCR listing outlines a busy slate across stations with music talks religious programming weather and news blocks. It notes performances by orchestras choirs and soloists alongside educational broadcasts and market reports with numerous times and program names.
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