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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Sep 17, 1949
Page
2
Fragmentary note cites a prophecy about Australia reaching 30 million people in a lifetime with no fear of oversupply. Mentions a leader of an operation and Sir Mensien as figures, reflecting caution about immigration and population growth.
Moccer players from Work hosteln in Canberra form the bull of team visiting Goulburn this weekend for a knockout tournament arranged by the New South Wales Soccer Association. Canberra team recently won a major event at Wagga, but will face opposition from Dunea, Marulen, and Goulburn. The article lists players and noisy crowd scenes amid crowded streets and shops.
Fragments indicate Canberra Pine Club plans nine months of events and activities. The schedule references arenas and trips, with planning and arrangements described in garbled text.
Kevin Flanagan received the beer and fairest trophy at the Turner Football Club annual prizes at Tracton Hall. The event drew more than 100 attendees and featured officials including Mr McLaren, Mr Bruce Andrew, Mr A D Fraser, Mr A R Ellis, Mr J A Donnelly, Canberra League president Dr G Moore, Mr C K Lambert and Mr Tales. Trophies were awarded to John Williams most determined J Dunner best and fairest Nell Currie best utility and Bob Furler coach.
An Australian hearing aid advocate, Cecil ventative of the Atdiphone Company, announces new Amplivon and Western Electric devices aiding the deaf. He will visit Canberra on Wednesday, Ziat September, at Civic Jewellers Mort Street and will offer consultations without obligation to residents seeking improved hearing.
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