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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Sep 15, 1947
Page
3
Eastlake won a gruelling preliminary by 1:21 and will meet Ainslie in the national final. The match featured injuries and uneven form, with Ainslie defeating Eastlake to set up the Manuka showdown next week for the Division finals and grand final.
A fragmented ad like passage praises Powder Charmosan perfume named One June Morning. It touts fragrance from garden roses, a sweet scent with subtle color tones and lingering cling. The text mentions teens and youth adoration, with scattered brand-like phrases.
A compact catalog item set lists Charmosan face powder big box two four, small one eighth, sold with Creme and Charmosan products. It mentions Big Jers, Tuber, pre retirement face care timing, Boudoir items, and assorted tubes in varying percentages.
The article reports on Parker defeating Bromwich in a long, heat‑tossed set at Wimbledon like conditions, with Kramer and Drobay advancing as well. Bromwich’s steady power and Parker’s aggressive play drove a crowded, heated match amid unfinished bouts and shifting court locations.
Air Force ceremonies honor fallen airmen as Britain’s air defense achievements are remembered. Wreaths laid by BAA and WAAAF members at Cen o Auph. Churches hold services in memory of those lost. Planes were seen over the city in a display of tribute.
Crowds gather as residents of Sydney crowd polling venues for the advisory Canal Board election. The article notes calm weather and turnout concerns, with residents urged to vote and participate in the civic process despite scattered disruptions and unclear OCR text.
Sunday bouts at Melbourne featured UD Amalaourne beating Jimmy McDonald in twelve rounds by stoppage on points at 8.10. George Bands defeated Sil Burne on a score of 10.41. Laverne Baxter won two to one over Mayen in a wrestling event. Leichhardt SCABTLE hosted a wrestling match with Leo Jensen at 16.18 and Fred Atkins at 17.2 entertaining the crowd at Newcastle Stadium.
Evigar Brith rode Sayajirao to a victory in the St Leger at Doncaster. Arbar finished a close second with Migolt three lengths back. The French colt Arbar, ridden by Bitott, and Migolt, guided by Gordon Schram, battled for places as Bayedts bought Sayajirao for 38,000 guineas after a long journey from India.
Dream maker Mrs Fitzgerald notifies clients that Abe Ian changed address from Bars State to her home at 11 Rourke Crescent Kingston. She will be pleased if clients visit during or after business hours to conduct any business.
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