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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Aug 10, 1929
Page
5
A chaotic report outlines a motion urging a ban on exporting certain merino products and details across nations. It notes votes split along regional lines with various figures and institutions debating in a Commonwealth context.
Sydney reports say representatives from the farming colony near Murrumbidgee discussed citrus crop issues with officials. The inquiry aimed to determine if government aid or a broader precedent could help avert ruin of fruit trees and stabilize local farming livelihoods.
Fragmentary OCR describes a chaotic scene with mentions of writs involving union officials or alleged figures. Names and places appear garbled but indicate legal actions and charges, with references to jailers, veterans, and a related strike. The exact details are unclear due to text damage.
A fragmentary notice describes a gathering related to the Iberra City Band. It mentions a meeting of players, a possible rehearsal or planning session, and references to various individuals and roles. The text is garbled with several unclear names and places, but centers on band activities and group coordination.
A lengthy cricket report covers the Kingston club activities, matches, and awards. It notes performance by players including a leading batsman, a silver cup winner, and the Kingston team captain. It mentions election of officers, patrons, and committee members. The piece records scores, notable performances, and end-of-season honors.
A £5500 grant is announced for road works on the main route from Goulburn to Queanbeyan. The funding covers resealing and reconstruction tasks with the Roads Board directing repairs and oversight to ensure completion within set timelines and cost plans.
A fragmented historical notice reports plans for a new bridge over the Molonglo River. The readable text hints at construction milestones and regional infrastructure urgency involving local authorities and engineers. The source contains garbled segments but preserves the central action of advancing a bridge project.
A clipped notice references Hines within the Motormack family and mentions a postponement of a forthcoming item. The readable text implies a delayed appearance or release tied to the Motormack household and a named individual.
Candera water supply advisory urges residents to report water shortages and leaks. The notice provides hours and contact points for reporting emergencies and observations, outlining responsibilities of caretakers to monitor supply and sewer lines within the city limits.
Residents of the Federal Capital Territory must lodge returns with the Taxation Office Canberra. Returns show income from all sources for the year ended June 30 1929 and are obtainable from the Taxation Office. Due dates listed include July 19 1929 for Business and July 31 1929 for all other matters.
In Sydney local sports notes a team labeled 2FC seeks a midseason interlude amid a busy schedule. Organizers push on with footwork, training, and plans for upcoming games. Highlights include team plans, venue notes, and potential partnerships.
Fragmentary OCR text mentions names and places but lacks coherent events or facts to summarize into a proper news item. No identifiable person, organization, or location forming a concrete story present.
Sunday events include a Petersham Bapt... Central Methodist Athalon with Howie Fate, an Admiral Evange Anaddin item, and Wesley Church activities. The page lists children’s play and various local notices with scattered names and numbers, reflecting a crowded parish and community program.
Fragmentary OCR text mentions a person or event with several garbled terms and names. The readable elements reference a Duke and a place, with no clear actions or outcomes to summarize into a coherent news item.
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