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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Sep 22, 1947
Page
3
The article reports on a mixed event with Funders winning after a long season. It notes preparations for the Open Championship and potential scheduling shifts due to accommodation and venue issues. It mentions Ally Wien’s mother’s death, a Brey commemoration, and arrangements for morning court usage and pavilion play.
In a busy slate of interschool basketball results, Mt Patrick’s toppled Warstans by 24 points with standout performances from Puinney Thornton and Ware. Christopher’s also posted decisive wins over Bt carinophers and Grammar IV beat Grammar V to reach the A Grade Final, while other matches at Haydock Park featured racing notes.
Greta questions Patricia about a skin cream named Creme Charmeesa. The ad-like dialogue touts a famous fragrant cream that supposedly clears skin, reduces aging, and leaves it soft and white. It appeals to women with promises of easier beauty and youth.
Ad describes Creme Charmosan face powder in flechal shades Naturene and Peche with a sun tan finish. Mentions packaging and product appeal as adorably lovely under powder.
Race card fragment details multiple events at Rosehill and other venues. Notable contenders include King Lear, Arabian Prince, Mande war, and Gora Mar with varied placings and betting. Times and margins indicate tight finishes across diverse stakes and distances.
Beekeepers along the South Coast call for strict enforcement of the burning ban. They argue the practice would equal the honey yield from about 4,000 hives, stressing the economic impact on local apiculture.
Queanbeyan defeated Tumut 10 8 in a tense first half and held the Maher Cup holders to match the weary visitors with strong defense. Tumut suffered injuries and substitutions including Hant and Todd, while referee Merriman drew a mixed reception. Attendance appeared healthy though gate take was free. Queanbeyan to meet Thuroul next.
High earned a 2 1 victory over For- Fast in a women’s hockey game played Saturday. Despite early defensive pressure, High shifted to offense as D Kappler scored on a late breakaway. E Genge added the decisive goal as High seized control late, with standout teamwork throughout. Players listed for High include P. Pence, T. Buftinton, P. Daly, P. Hamilton, Forrest, Adamson, A. Cray, and K. Chaite.
Fragmented OCR listing items for sale and notices across seaside properties and services. Mentions Nick Choice cauliflower, General Scott's Crossing, cabins to let, picturesque surroundings, Jer sey mallk, vegetables and stores, and requests for further particulars via Ron King at Malua Bay Bal Bay.
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