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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Sep 28, 1948

Page

3

Fragmentary Charge From Fragmented Text In Unknown Local Court

A garbled OCR passage mentions Finan Thomas Walter and a Sunken driving case with references to health, a first offender status, and penalties. It also cites Timer Biewell, a 49 year old labourer, fined and punished by hard labour for indecent behaviour alongside other incomplete names and details.

Finan Thomas Walter New Grit Eailly Charectar Seale Firat Odfendeer Ae Grunken Timer Biewell Jwraa Joan Douglas Warrest II & Publ

Untitled Sydney Meantoy record fragment

Fragmentary OCR notes from the Department of ABT referencing production and weekly events. Mentions dates in October and a focus on coverage prep and notation for a team average. No clear names or concrete actions emerge from the garbled text.

Sydney Meantoy Ord Tate

Rights to marry challenged in Lismore hearing

Prominent Mohammedan from Brievane and district center attended a hearing in Lismore today to determine if Mohammedan law allows a wedding ceremony. Details referenced past marriages in 1921 and 1947, noting prayers recited but no documents signed. The case hinges on whether polygamous practice is permitted and the outcome will be decided tomorrow.

Labmores Moding Brievane Lismore Gaur Fas Mohamamedan Tasal Abdul Musoud Briadane Pensionse Uphammedan Megally Asgvat Freea Liege Giulem Halder Dorothy Tane Rathcen Donwell Cnemid Deen Gund Timba Liamora Mohammedan Thas Dorothy Janst Helderince Jane Shingabat Majed India

Pails Beat Segura In Unclear Bout

A murky report notes Pails defeating Segura with confidence shown in improvements amid a crowd. Specific names, dates, and context are garbled, but the outcome indicates Pails won and momentum appeared to rise in the match.

Infant Dauester Baptised by Apostolic Delegate

Marva, infant daughter of Mr and Mrs Banton, was baptised in Canberra by the Apostolic Delegate. The ceremony was performed by Rev John Peblico, DD, who travelled from Goulburn for the occasion. The family expressed pride in the honour conferred and spoke of future plans.

Marva Aaugnier Dy M. Banton Apostolic Casberrs Wuptis Betune

Inferior Food Sent to Britain Complaint Reported

In Sydney a complaint from the Brest for Britain Fund was raised about inferior food being sent to Britain. The Advisory Committee in London cited hundreds of inexperienced packing operations buying cheap interior goods and packing shoddy items for export, with officials hinting that quality was beyond export standards due to ignorance.

Sydney Britain London Birogan Ste

Constable to pay £100 damages in district court

A taxi driver won £100 in damages against Constable Raymond Reginald Moon of Bondi after alleging an unprovoked assault in plain clothes following an argument over a vacant taxi sign. Moon denied the assault and claimed Wood attacked him in self defense.

Sydney District Court Aley Loula Wood Annendale Gansam Raymond Reginald Moon Bondi Wood Moon Elf

Canberra Rifle Club 1948 300 Yard Rifle Shoot Recap

On Saturday 25 riflemen shot at 300 yards for the trophy with steady form. Shooters faced 18 inch targets with four to six second exposure times, scoring several bulls and high hits. Names like Loyd Carty and Basia lead the ledger as 17 expected attendees were noted. next shoot moved to October 12 due to scheduling.

Sonate Boores J Loyd Bullaceyes Canam Fourre Tee Ridley Millergan Sanoot Whetaber

Firewood Giveaway At Kingston Sparks Public Response

A Kingston program offers free firewood amid rising prices with directions to bring transport. Officials say the wood can be cut for temporary building needs and urges recipients to collect from the mill area. The effort, amid budget constraints, draws public interest as wood costs climb.

Tony Kingsan Wales

Federal Golf Club Match Sees High Turnout at Red Hill

Sunday play at Red Hill drew 32 players from Tully Park and One Federal clubs for a four-ball competition dubbed the Powell Untield. Tully Park claimed victory with 1 975 series and wins for Brew and W. Lenny, while Brinkenias and Woods fared 22 up for the Federal side.

Tes Noure Red Ted Aineshole Gouree Falda Waa Uins Tully Park Powell Unield

To Be Regular Try Dr Morse Indian Root Pills

Ad copy style notice promotes Morse Indian Root Pills as a remedy for dull feelings and vague ailments. Claims simple, vegetable ingredients act as a general corrective to daily health concerns. Period voice imitates newspaper ad language.

Morse Nationa

State Liberal Party appoints Sydney executive officers

The Liberal Party announces its state executive for the Sydney region including President MW and treasurer BM Heckett. It lists B F Dargan Gordon, P J Ghortland Burwood, and delegates from various country and metropolitan branches, noting one former royal service member and convention attendees.

Sydney Monger Omceuearere Liberal Party Trt Petia Omeer Ath Ste Caf Rel Spentaidurita Kar Canady Valicluee Atlanwa Albury FO Bae South Coast F Dargan Gordon Ara P. J. Ghortland Burwood Tressurer Hurevilla Méndames ML Murky Michard Hagen Woodlanra Cr J G Gamer North Byney Mae Jemy Nevis

Women’s Golf in Melbourne Championship Opens

Australian women’s golf in Melbourne sees Mine Pat Borthwick win her first round at the Commonwealth venue over Kernot, 8 and 4, with several other match results reported including Brookes beats Broward and Fisher defeats Nagel as the tournament progresses.

Mra R Cleteens Nsw E. Broward Vic B. Kermot M. Biemne Ales Bishop Cwa Sima, Bredonan J.D. Fishee Mra L. Nagel

Home construction activity in Canberra noted on September 15

On September 15 in Canberra there were 4236 dwelling units committed for construction by any one. Items include a cream TARMA refrigerator, two ROTAPRIG refrigerators, one ROTAFRIC refrigerator, one Malvernan cream refrigerator, and two TASMA waste pine machines.

Canberra Malverneran

Scott's Kingston Public Notices Terms Arranged

Public notices appear with scrambled text and urban advertising phrases claiming terms arranged by Scott's Kingston. The fragmentary lines mention contact numbers and firms, but lack coherent details or dates.

Rasy Terms Scott's Kingston

Marshall Battery Mfg Catalog Promises Savings on Batteries

An early 20th century style classified ad urges readers to buy batteries direct from the factory. It touts the Marshall Battery Mfg catalog as packed with reliable information for car, radio, and home batteries and claims significant savings by purchasing through direct factories.

Marshall Acta Byaney

Classifieds and notices span jobs pets and events in 1940s paper

The page lists help Wanted ads for general office work and dofferent trades, a probate notice from the Supreme Court of the Australian Capital Territory, and omissions for lost pets with rewards. There are also accommodation requests, a reunion dinner notice, and a factory or association meeting reminder, all in a dense, fragmented OCR format.

Supreme Court Territory William Stanley Bennett Lute Woodside Cottage Weet Wildhead Murrey Nitch Nice Arid Beane Phieppard Ralteiter Cunberra

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