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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Sep 30, 1955
Page
6
Fragments show used car ads and assorted goods with names and places scattered. Various brands like Chevrolet Morris Ford and Vauxhall appear amid odd phrases and unclear items for sale.
Fragmented listing of farm products, gravel and loam suppliers, and various goods with contact notes. Includes references to Braddot street, Kingston KY, and several brands. Some garbled terms but mentions garden soil, concrete, Peaches, and Rowing Machine offer.
A fragmented summary of a literary fund lecturer surveying bush ballads and Australian folklore. It discusses the shift from traditional moral English songs to uniquely Australian themes, the role of the bushman archetype, and the evolution of national identity through writers like Patterson and Furphy.
A historical notice lists donations to the Scott Sharp Families Fund including many local names such as Mr and Mrs Rowley Mr and Mrs Cartwright and the Rotary Club of Quem. The total amount recorded is 12,900 pounds with a final figure of 30.
London by Thursday Britains advertiring Rankling Stum reports Canberra Racing Club prepares for a meeting on October 18. Prize money totals 900 pounds with the Spring Handicap over seven furlongs set as main event. Track improving after rain with a resown turf and upgraded jockey facilities including showers and a balcony. Betting views discussed as spectators plan to attend.
In a House of Representatives session Mr. Fraser urged lower water charges for Hall A, citing depleted household supplies and ongoing needs for a continuous water connection. He noted sympathy for Hall residents and indicated little hope for a favorable decision on current tariffs.
Mobil Quest stars will appear at Canberra with performances across venues in Austria and Italy, including an audition tour. The event supports Infieny and child welfare, donating prime and other proceeds to local homes and organizations.
A contested licensing case in Missouri involves the Acting Chief and Yakount Golf Channel against objections to a club liquor license. Arguments focus on whether the ordinance imposes mandatory seating and capacity rules and if the club meets the stated requirements before license approval. The discussion touches on mandatory standards and future building expansions as conditions for licensure.
A cryptic dispatch from Freetown cites a London smuggling ring tied to Rawal and Breentin with a July arrest plan. The Daily Express notes police action and ongoing probe into a red diamond racket centered on illicit shipments and enforcement gaps.
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