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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Aug 06, 1928
Page
2
Weather note from Canberra lists several quirky readings including a 227 degree reference and a Narometer at 9am. The report mentions a thermometer and wind speeds with unclear units and several garbled phrases.
Monthly rainfall totals for the current year are listed, with a period-ended record summary. Data include maximum and minimum temperatures and rainfall figures, noting year-to-date totals and August values.
The Federal Capital Press of Australia Ltd and The Times publish a notice list of prepaid subscription rates and local office references. It mentions Canberra and surrounding districts with names like Dunne Kingston Browne and JLM Collegio Chateen Duntroon as part of a faded editorial ledger.
Delivery service in Canberra announces early warning system and plans to coordinate with the transport manager. The note emphasizes maintaining timely deliveries and addressing any logistical issues with coordination.
Public liquor poll notice appears, listing ordinance provisions, application details, and government authority. Names and locations are partially garbled but indicate regulatory action and deadlines for liquor licensing.
Canberra A defeated Tawarra 1 0 in a hockey match with standout play from Lily Welch and Atlee Avery plus solid defense by Canberra A. Canberra B also performed well with captain Rowley fueling their efforts and Inkpen delivering smooth wing work throughout.
A historical reflection on postwar frontier tensions between Lithuania and Poland over Vilna as the League of Nations faces pressure to uphold peace. The piece warns that nationalist border disputes risk widening into a major crisis, with Bolshevik Russia as a potential outside influence and urges unified Great Power action to avert a broader war.
Dhara and pitted by one were for pale Rabid Herons in earnest. Belie indicates a tense contest with notable stakes and a singular clash shaping the outcome for both sides.
A fragmentary report details Canberra and Bombala golf match links to Canberra Hospital. Mentions Fambert quote, Cantor Hike, and local figures amid unclear sports and civic context.
Fragmented OCR notes describe a local school block project and church involvement with names and places unreadable. It hints at planning stages, costs, and committee activity amid urban development.
Readable fragments describe AM tastings with Dover Fleet Wood and mentions WW Whyte AK, Shawn, LER, Falps Hoang 29, and Wed Walmer. Includes vague references to TKI, Ve SL Pox, Uh ME, and Chavy 1K 1 owt. no clear event or outcome established.
Fragmentary OCR text mentions a meeting involving a Chief and possible names Kos, Hie Cont, and Al Mirala. No clear event, date, or outcome evident. Summary notes unreadable originates from a local notice or brief.
The fragmentary item notes an event or notice referencing Melbourne and a year around 1805 with unclear names and actions. Entities are unreadable, leaving key details uncertain. The readable bits suggest a local notice or brief with minimal concrete facts.
The Federal Rovers defeated Waratairy to capture the 11th rdvon Richardson Cup on Saturday afternoon at Queantiyan Park. The match featured Ivy-like play from both sides with strong defense and standout forwards, including Lindsay and Hawley, as the Rovers pressed the Waratahs.
Acton edged Hull in a tense rugby league match with Mull 14, Curran and Gribble among the scorers. Key Hull players like Hall and Hutt offered resistance as the home side converted late chances to seal the win amid taunts from the crowd.
A garbled OCR passage lists multiple names and phrases tied to a Christ Church setting, including person names, places, and dates in an inconsistent mix. The readable content is limited to scattered references without a coherent event or clear narrative.
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