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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Aug 09, 1927
Page
4
An unreadable OCR fragment lists sports items and event hints with scattered names, locations, and times. It mentions teams and coaches in a jumbled schedule with dates and venues, but many names and details are unclear.
The Canberra Times announces prepaid subscription rates and lists distribution areas around Canberra including Manuka Woden Belconnen Civic areas and neighboring towns. The notice notes orders will be sent out in the evening from Mae Tlie Building Ainslie Canberra and mentions various local suburbs and institutions.
A fragmented advert lists Sydney advertising agents and associated firms including a chamber of commerce building address and various company names. The text is partial and obscured with misspellings but references advertising services and local business contacts. It mentions Patternon Co Ltd and Whitton’s Advertising Agents as entities in the ad list.
The Canberra team line up includes McDonald as captain and several listed players such as L. Donnatan e View Captain, OQ Armstrong, 4 Adams, 1 Brown, FP Christie, T Kekman, A. 'immer, T Goodie, G Mest, Te Lindley, A Mugre, A Nolan, Mr. Grr, Mv Rlchate, Hy White, plus J. Kure and C. Moly among others cited for the major victory at the Bedaky Cricket Ground on Saturday.
Revenue data for Bungendore Station in July shows total income of £506 from tickets and fares. Customer counts and related receipts indicate earnings of £182 from certain services, with further sums totaling £241 from other sources, and a small prior-month adjustment of £244 noted in the records.
An obscure fragment outlines whaling methods with mentions of a vessel, harpoons, and the crew’s actions. It notes portions of whale remains and a curious vertical painted panel described as a notable sight during the hunt. The text is fragmented and lacks coherent events or dates.
A Canberra farewell marks the departure of Rolland Holland from the Building Commission and the colonial works, with remarks by Murray and Maitland. Attendees include Mrs. Rolland Holland, fellow commissioners, architects, and church organizers. The service and gathering acknowledge his long service and role in the capital’s development.
Incomplete OCR text references Prine PNRM and Slum, with mentions of princes, morning events, a possible ceremony or meeting, and local figures such as Ohler communioner and Tutters. Text is garbled and lacks coherent narrative or clear names, dates, or places.
The Canberra Times reports a 40 growth in first year circulation, announcing a price reduction to 2d per copy from September 1 as the paper enters its second year. Annual subscriptions stay at 20 shillings with notes on future three times weekly issues and possible small increases for new schedules.
A lively farewell carnival at Gormn House featured a grand supper, and a valediction dance with elaborate costumes. The event highlighted numerous participants, including Mrs Le Latte, Miss V. Auivare, and Mr and Mrs Beriyevilio, with judges awarding prizes for original outfits and thematic tableaux.
Queanbeyan stationJuly revenue fell from last year with total receipts around £3045 compared with £2480 a year earlier Goods handled and inward parcels activity noted, though data is incomplete in fragments.
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