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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Aug 08, 1928
Page
5
The fragmentary line hints at a phrase about time and water, with unclear context and missing details from the OCR. This brief item records a garbled quotation, preserving readable elements without inventing surrounding facts.
A fragmented record details officers and committee selections for cricket club operations. It lists executive members, captains, and vice captains across A B C grades, mentions treasurer and secretary roles, and notes proposed fees and ratings for players and teams.
Fragmentary excerpt appears to reference season events and individuals with unclear names. The text mentions a potential winner, a mathemetical or athletic focus, and a wake or event context but readable facts are limited.
A wartime era notice reports a newly formed committee within the Bilib-beanch of the FAS and BLL. Officers appointed include Pí Mist Gillant vior-promis Bi Retain resory and G. Maundershon with C. Laverty named as treasurer or similar role, establishing a permanent body as of 19 conjunction with the mitre.
Fragmented report details a murder case at Perth involving a mule and a suspect named Cliferd. The article notes confusion in the jury room and hints at delayed verdicts, with unclear timelines and outcomes. Names and specifics are partly garbled.
A motor car in the funeral procession of the late D Murray struck a sitter. The driver and several others were uninjured. Witnesses said the car dashed into the procession. no one was hurt beyond shock.
Fragmentary OCR tale notes threats of violence at a country show on Tuesday. Names and places are garbled but reference a show committee, an attempt to open the annual event, and a tent dispute. One tent reportedly allowed with vehicle presence. officials deny other concessions.
A disordered report describes a Cooma rugby league gathering with mentions of a weekly meeting, officials, and payments. It references a game, players, and an outcome but the text is heavily garbled and many names and details are unreadable.
Federal tenders accompanied by the department will be received until noon on Monday May 2 for the construction of one muck residence at Forrest Vans. Proposals and conditions are on tender forms obtainable from the ninth office of the entity. All tenders must be forwarded in an envelope marked Tender for Residence and addressed to the commission. Tender forms will be accepted if complete.
The Australian Capital Commission invites tenders on April 13 for stage one of a Kowen lattice repair project spanning about 634 feet. Enquiries are directed to the Camp Hien offices with deposits forwarded for tender submissions.
A meeting Monday evening selected a candidate to represent the Retro Fraternity in the upcoming competition. The nomination aims to assist Queanbeyan Hospital with the golf event and to support hospital-related aims through the contest.
Queanbeyan Hospital Entertainers stage a high class variety program at the Trhnopl Theatre in August. The act features costumed sketches and old time melodrama with humorous skits and a second part planned as a camp show with vaudeville and farce. A drone and preheating effects display will be tested alongside musical accompaniment. tickets are available at Coupers Music Shop.
A bribery case against Green moves forward as prosecutors seek three more witnesses to testify. The defense argues lack of evidence and requests delays while the court schedules further hearings and motions.
A frayed OCR note records an adjourned meeting in Tunlayon where Mr. Manhed and others faced difficulty locating Yeung Maing to discuss the labor matter. Names and figures are garbled, but a figure around 17,000 appears amid uncertain claims and mentions of Miss Gorton.
Nine people were killed and twelve injured when a passenger train derailed near Chicago on Monday. Authorities reported the crash disrupted service and prompted emergency responses, with investigators examining the cause at the site.
The Times offers free three insertions for unemployed people in Canberra, West Queanbeyan, and surrounding areas to post employment adverts at minimal cost. Submissions must be placed between specific hours in The Canberra Times advertisement column.
The Cantina city meeting announces a forthcoming session at the Alert Hall Cantica at 7 19 weeks from now. Edward J Heweieh serves as chairman, with industrial and civic groups invited to present representations and plans.
An ongoing court action in Sydney alleges injury from a fall in a gun pit. The plaintiff seeks 5000 pounds in damages alleging negligence at the Pettawood or Dunme area with medical and loss claims noted.
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