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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Sep 18, 1941
Page
4
A dense and garbled listing of radio shows and times. Names, titles, and segments appear with frequent truncation and mixed punctuation, depicting a long day of broadcasts across morning to late evening with news, music, interviews, and talk segments.
Report notes bookmakers declare Mornington races biased with claims of tilt against a prominent trainer. Anger flares amid a council meeting as plans to suspend or alter events are discussed. Sources indicate possible shutdown of the club and penalties for parties involved.
A.LF casualty list notes soldiers previously reported wounded in action and missing are now prisoners of war. Names include J R Eywekoncex Canberen Vie AC Aldersom Alveandria MH Aniformen Quandislin Pin 1 Byrne Cronulla TAA Killam Woolgoolya WT Gallagher Broscimendion Pie BW Herwig Cuatie TIT Pre istosohke Mayfair Tiipweorth Ramexate Kinney and others, with status changed to prisoner of war as of the latest department report.
A damaged account reports a maritime collision on May 28 involving the carrier bound for Germany. The vessel sank in the Baltic area, with casualties and missing crew members, while another ship altered its course. A rescue operation is underway as authorities investigate the incident.
A noisy catalog of horse racing entries and results shows Maiden Welter and many horses such as DIONNE and THE RIK OF TEoyal in a busy lineup. Several horses like METALLIC and BULGA BOY appear with multiple weights and handicaps, while names like KENTUCKY and VICTOR BRUCE mark notable entrants.
A disjointed report from Melbourne details doping allegations tied to a Moonee Valley trial. Names such as Lynton and Murwe appear among a long list of participants and results, with claims of tenths and a close spread across events noted. The piece also mentions the Victoria Host Club and various individuals, suggesting a broader racing or athletic context and injuries reported at the Melbourne meet.
A garbled report notes trainer W Baas winning with a horse named Lyntin at a local fair race. It mentions Varina Tiisi Mune and a Bhowne event, but details are unclear due to OCR errors. Entities include W Baas and Lyntin.
A public servant testifies at Canberra Court regarding an alleged assault linked to Archdeacon Robertson and a disputed marriage. The case centers on statements about threats, a punch, and the involvement of the Department of Interior official. The magistrate adjourns to October 8 for further proceedings.
The RSL Volunteer Defence unit reports steady attendance at the Cenver College gathering with strong turnout for enlistment and medical exam applications open Sunday 9:30 to 11:30. London dispatch notes German long range guns in action near Cape Zea as two gun salvoes target Winston.
A garbled OCR passage references Archdescon Roburtson and Archdescon Roberktoh, mentioning suicide and personal conflict. Missing dates, places, and coherent actions. no verifiable event or outcome present.
In Canberra court, M J Ry, Harvid Wil Cauneway and Gavan Robert Emworth faced fines for unlicensed driving, lack of permits, and related violations. The record notes multiple mentions of unlicensed cars, driving without permits, and penalties of seven shillings or more, with broader references to Australian Wool and an associated agreement. Authorities also reference Soleitar'e Office and Blakeley in relation to the case, and a mention of a driving incident involving a permit.
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