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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Aug 03, 1931
Page
2
Ewe AND LOCAL AGENTE Alan by Times Early Daily Delivery The Canberra Times Melbourne agent list notes prepaid subscription terms and delivery areas for Canberra Queanbeyan Cooma and surrounding towns. The piece mentions circulation management and early morning delivery options with local agents and offices in Canberra and Queanbeyan.
Weather notes from Canberra show a Saturday report with a barometer near 38.44 inches and a sequence of temperatures including a 39.0 degree high and 29 degree low. Sunday data lists a 28.40 inch barometer at 9 am and a 27.8 degree minimum with light winds.
A fragmentary note references a monthly record for Queanbeyan. Details are unclear due to garbled OCR but imply routine entries for the local area and period. The readable items name Queanbeyan and a monthly cadence without specific dates or subjects.
The Wemntle race for the J. Allen Trophy ran on the 3 highway under poor weather with Meld taking art. C. Williams clocked 7 minutes, delivering a strong performance. EB. Ryan (4.80) and D. Roghe (7 minutes) chased, while BR. McCrovey and BR Tawrane led a field including R. Mfiator.
Canberra and New South Wales forecast show morning frosts and fogs, a mostly mild inland day in New South Wales with unsettled conditions and rain developing, while Canberra expects an isolated shower or two and a fine day with frosts and fogs lingering.
The article argues for a continuing forestry programme in the Federal Capital Territory amid economic depressions. It cites Australia, Europe, and New York State examples of afforestation and reforestation to provide employment and sustain the timber industry, noting potential jobs for 225,000 and future timber supply as forests mature.
An exhibition at Manuka featured prominent Sydney players facing local talents including Willard Brown Nish and J Ee Fer furan. The standout match saw F Willard and N Brown vs A Nish and J Ee Fer, drawing nearly 200 spectators and highlighting rising talent V McGrath. Local pairs also competed, but visitors prevailed in most sets.
A fragmented report outlines Crookwell-based organizers forming a sub-group within the Monaro movement. Names appear garbled, with mentions of Mr A Wobatyr and Mt LHe Shelley HUGAMER, and local leaders in SanFrenii and Kelulla. Several Koi men were added to the ashi wives.
Fragmented OCR text lists names and results with dollar amounts and matchups. It mentions Willard, McGruth, and Bephwn among others, plus scores like 6-4 and 0.2. The readable portion hints at a wrestling or boxing card and notes participants and outcomes in scattered form.
Fragmentary OCR text outlines a rural lease meeting with various names and topics. It mentions individuals such as Mr A Grosvenor, Mr Hf. Kelty, and others, discussing sustenance, calves, property, and legal considerations. The passage is garbled but suggests a formal gathering with attendance, observations, and procedural notes.
A distorted sermon on world affairs and religious obedience appears to accuse Australia’s leaders and the public of neglecting duty. The speaker urges following a divine path, warns of judgment, and questions government actions while urging faith and sacrifice. The piece reflects a fervent, chaotic broadcast-like address with numerous garbled names and phrases.
A Canberra branch meeting of the Clerical Association is recorded with dense, garbled OCR text. It references the Anau meeting, AIEBL, salaries, auditors, officers, and various discussions about union conduct and appointments. Names and exact details are unclear due to corrupted wording.
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