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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Aug 06, 1929
Page
3
A garbled report notes some stock information in Sydney markets with mentions of quantities and names that are unclear. The fragment references possible trading activity and market conditions but lacks coherent details or identifiable entities.
Fragmentary report describes Sheepskin sales, winchcombe and other names, pricing ranges, weights and markets, with scattered figures for yearlings, cattle and regional activity. Tone resembles a mid-century market brief with multiple entities and markets mentioned in disjointed phrases.
An eclectic radio and stock market schedule lists orchestras, concerts, talks, and news items. Highlights include performances by the Orchestra with Walle, Hary Hoyem as host, and various dance numbers, interspersed with market updates and musical segments.
July figures indicate a fall in radio licenses with Victoria the sole state reporting a decrease while New South Wales shows an increase. Total licenses across the Commonwealth reach 307,192 as the year progresses.
A meeting at the Official Convent on Thursday discussed plans to erect a menial fence and enclosure at the cemetery. Trustees would work with authorities to remove a wall and secure access while preserving the cemetery’s condition and memorials.
In a local women’s hockey clash Yass beat Queanbeyan by three goals. The game featured tight defense and key plays from Barker and Keeffe, with Yass controlling the pace and scoring opportunities throughout the match.
A garbled OCR passage mentions trees and a pine, with scattered phrases about water, Tahoe, and various unreadable terms. Several proper names and locations are unclear, leaving only fragmented references to events or notes.
Report from Cowra District notes a possible oil exploration effort at a local farm and surrounding area. Witnesses describe drilling and testing activities while officials confirm initial surveys and await further results.
Fragmented text suggests a local notice or column fragment about land use or banana growing, with unclear dates and place names. The readable bits mention a chart, a hall, and a hope to erase a name, but the core facts remain obscured.
A Sutton family at Kutton endures harassment by Federal Capital authorities and local social service officers. Major Irarey, social service official of the Hera Capital Masiannbsetinh, reports state shelter shortages and calls for retrenchment measures. Government agencies and local offices in Kingston and Canberen Tyre House are involved in the case, with intervention sought for two children and the family’s clothing needs.
A garbled article fragment references a hospital project and municipal officials including Mr AL HL Collitt. It mentions Canberra and Queanbeyan in a disrupted style with unclear roles for health and planning authorities. The text is unreadable in parts but signals a public works controversy.
An OCR summary notes Graf Zeppelin completing a second Atlantic flight in terms of endurance and speed. The report mentions destinations and reactions, with interactions among observers and aviation figures, including Isab and other names, reflecting excitement over early transatlantic air travel.
A chaotic wrestling event at Rydney Stadium saw a competitor disqualified after a controversial call. Officials resumed the match as the crowd paused, with fans reacting to the ruling and the remaining bouts proceeding as scheduled.
Fragmentary text references names like Kingston and Cyana. numbers such as 1/6 4/11 278 and 88 appear, but context is unclear. The snippet hints at a list or values unrelated to a full event, making precise reporting difficult.
Fragmentary OCR describes an incident involving May Day celebrations in Melbourne with injuries and unclear details. Key names, dates, and places are corrupted, but the item notes an injury event linked to a May Day observance. Authorities or timelines are not clearly identified in the readable text.
A garbled OCR passage shows a stream of unrelated words and phrases about business efficiency, people, places, and various terms. The text contains no coherent events or clear entities to summarize into a typical news item.
An alleged intoxicated driver faces a manslaughter charge after a morning crash that killed a family member and injured others. Police identify the suspect as involved in a single vehicle incident on a rural road, with investigators citing alcohol influence and pending court actions.
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