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Newspaper
Guyra Argus
Location
Guyra, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Apr 21, 1949
Page
3
Britain opens its horse racing season with Lincoln races led by the Lincolnshire Handicap centenary. Historic city records note 1597 charges for a horse race and King James I’s visit. The Derby at Epsom in June stands as a national festival drawing crowds and bets alike.
Mrs. Charlotte Maria Hack died in Bris bane last week at 88. Widow of H. J. Hack she spent most years in Armidale where her husband ran a stock and station agency. She died after months of illness at her daughter Mrs. R. H. Rattray in South Brisbane. Survived by son George and daughters Ella Strahle and Muriel Hack.
Mothers and surfers face eye irritation from sand dust and debris but untrained hands can cause lasting injury. Do not rub or poke the eye. Wash gently if possible and seek trained help or ambulance service. Wait for a doctor to remove the object to protect sight.
Australian officials rebut London statements on reintroducing meat rationing for Britain. Senator Courtice says rationing would not affect meat shipments to the United Kingdom. He notes Australia seeks a ten year Britain meat-supply contract to justify capital outlay. Prime Minister Chifley may discuss in London.
Fragmentary OCR garble mentions a London conference and Commonwealth meetings. no clear events, dates, or names available beyond broad reference to British figures and quarters. Summary notes uncertainty and incomplete details from the historical snippet.
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