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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Aug 03, 1929
Page
1
Reports say White forces in Manetoria and Siberia grow in strength with 24000 troops commanded by former Imperial Army units converging on the Annir river. Peasant support rises in eastern Turistia as Soviet resistance narrows due to guerrilla activity. Chinese reaction remains limited.
Fragmented OCR text suggests speculation on early elections in New South Wales due to financial difficulties. It references Premier and government promises, with uncertainty over whether the premier will resign or call an election.
In Tom's Crescent Ainslie a beet type of immi is noted with 14 houses in the land and nine babies born. The text mentions history and local belief, with a reference to boys among newborns.
Fragmentary text references a person named Mr Buttenstain and a discussion of expenses totaling £15,000,000. Mentions Commonwealth, New Wales, and pruning costs, but the meaning is obscured by errors and missing context.
The Discovery sails from England amid a rough voyage with a snapped tow rope and splintered timber. Crew rushes to manage anchors and current, while a young Australian sailor is cheered by waterside onlookers before the ship proceeds downstream in wake of a large vessel.
A Canberra commission probes oil fuel adoption replacing coal in hotels and other sectors. Early findings suggest oil offers economy and efficiency, with further investigations planned across departments. Jérim Butters notes no coal shortage caused by NSW mine disputes.
A damaged British communique notes discussions between British and American reps and mentions preparations for resuming wartime activities. It references invitations and statements about the British Government's desire to resume operations, with unspecified dates and details.
The city saw a tense day as authorities enforces strict security while workers and authorities limit public gatherings. Police guarded key sites and media faced censorship amid fears of outbreaks and unrest.
Preparations for the Artists' Ball are under way with high interest from patrons. Tickets are selling, and entrants are being selected to qualify for prizes for best ensemble from a drama or opera, and for individual characters. Mir Wahert and Joviv Cartan will adjudicate the event.
The defendant was charged with drink driving after a collision on the Canberra road on the 28th. Evidence showed he was under the influence at the time. The verdict ordered two months hard labor.
Reports from Washington indicate discussions at the Main conference include proposals to restore limitations on battleships and pursue complete elimination of certain warships. Observers note potential shifts in naval power dynamics if treaty timelines are adjusted and major powers agree on staged reductions.
Senator Borah chairman of the Foreign Relations Committee urges Britain to sink German ships as a measure amid war tensions. The statement cites America’s stance in the conflict and signals discussions on naval limits and policy.
A garbled early 20th century notice mentions Mr Thrennan general secretary and references to retail and labor actions. The fragmentary text names Alain Baecen and Me guibeber among unclear entities amid a disrupted London style report.
J B N Osborne president of the Canberra Polo Club predicted Canberra could become polo’s Southern Hemisphere center as plans move to complete a new ground and launch a Southern Polo Association. The Conbeare Polo Club Carnival closed amid large attendances despite unfavourable conditions.
A gold watch chain owned by Robert Titch is recovered in a pawnshop after a thorough Commonwealth Investigation Department search. The report notes the chain was likely stolen and connects to Beltline Werden and Paddington, with Hitchcock not naming any suspects.
Rowland Sanderson Talbot a hotel porter faced Queanbeyan Police Court on a charge of malicously administering a noxious substance with intent to aggrieve. Evidence included a diary, a drawer stash, and tablets of morphine hydrochloride, with Talbot claiming to be a dispenser and potential chemist's assistant.
The observation plant of the Tomi OF Corporation has operated continuously since Wednesday. Gas flow continues to rise and reached 1,000,000 cubic feet per 21 hours.
The Advance Hall Association reports over £70 in prizes for the annual show. Elected officers include President Dr. Po Wateren and Vice President J K Thorners. The committee plans medals and an expanded prize range, with exhibitions to be opened to the public at month’s end.
Severe frosts and dry weather hit Cooma District as feed dwindles. Ewes and lambs suffer while cows lose condition. many ewes lamb early and flock losses stressed. Heavy snow in western areas adds to hardship for livestock and farmers.
Kiandra sets a new record for the coldest night with temperatures plunging well below freezing. The extreme low beats the previous mark by several degrees, recorded in a remote region and reported by local observers.
The Evening Branchard reports Sir Drummond Fraser was discovered in bed with his throat cut. A verdict of death by own action while of unsound mind was returned.
Fragmentary OCR reads like a historical note on Baden Powell and a barony approval. The text mentions Mafeking, a teyn sernt assaeda and a series of garbled names. No clear event date or outcome is decipherable in the readable parts.
Scouting party in London camp greets dawn as Australian visitors charm the Hooneerangs. The camp wakes to cheer and the morning hum of activity. A lone Australian lad raises a mild note amid the lively scene.
Lord Forster arrives at a London nursing home for an operation. He hopes for complete restoration to health within ten days.
An OCR garble describes attempts to barter a boomerang for a kit during an Australian display on August . Powell saluted today and Cuneo led a march as officials from New York and an international organization presented badges for a purge display. The event aimed to fund outdoor activities and promote international friendship among youths.
The Weather Bureau reported no head or tail winds for Graf Zeppelin's Spain to Bermuda flight. A strong North Sea disturbance and a moderate system near 45 longitude 45 latitude affected conditions as the airship traveled southward. A German boy stowed away aboard was discovered.
Melbourne report states postal director Mr H Brown reports 29 083 telephones wired to the Commonwealth system in the just closed financial year. Australia reaches about eight phones per hundred people with density among the top five worldwide. The network covers about 2 200 000 miles with 1 000 000 miles added in five years.
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