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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Sep 29, 1950
Page
3
Reuters Special Correspondent reports aboard the ship as English cricketers conduct shipboard drills under captain Brown. Despite heavy seas the crew toiled at fielding and batting practice while pacing pools on the deck. Hollies Bedver and others followed Brown’s example as they swam a mile around the decks in strong winds.
Ambiguous report from Canberra Legacy delegates outlines no clear names or events. Mentions include Genbertn Lag and Leakey Chips, with references to The Canberra and several positions but unreadable specifics. The fragmentary text implies planned attendance by officers such as the president and past president, but key details are unclear.
Fragmented OCR of a 1980 Sydney area lottery notice lists prizes and numbers including No. 70025 No. 5640 and No. 25640 with names and places such as Randwick Sydney Redfern Peters o Fourth prize while noting payment due tomorrow in a rough public notice style from Australia.
Sydney residents face record food prices as wholesale costs rise for meat, dairy and vegetables. Officials warn shoppers to expect higher prices at retail and urge saving measures while markets report supply disruptions and calls for price regulation.
In Sydney a tense meeting of traders and officials discussed rising beef prices. A deputation from Newcastle and other regions urged action as state officials reviewed market controls and potential measures to stabilize the supply chain.
Auction records from Queanbeyan feature fat stock at auction with prices around £40 10s per pen and cattle from Burra Rakow from Ouppacumbu area hitting £27 15s for cows and calves. D. M. Thompson and J. W. Cartwright & Sons contributed to the day with steers and sheep sale totals.
A fragmented account accuses Soviet medical practice of overdiagnosis and inadequate training. It cites doctors preferring costly tests, faulty equipment, and distribution issues amid systemic strain, with critics blaming governance and resource gaps for substandard patient care.
Sir Owen Dixon returns to report on a United Nations Kashmir dispute mediation. He notes firm intent to proceed with a settlement plan, amid international concern.
A damaged OCR passage notes the YWCA delegation to Melbourne is dispersed with plans to arrange arrangements for National Message conferences held in areas. The text references leaders and organizations including Wmnilgindon and EWG and mentions Canberra, Washington, and related meetings.
A chaotic newspaper fragment outlines Good Neighbour District legends and council plans for a Y.M.C.A carnival. It mentions two performers Arvids Pibigs and Aine Teega, a bond project, and various council roles including a chair and executives. The text references venues, religious groups, and a Canberra context with unclear event details and scattered names.
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