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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Aug 15, 1929
Page
5
A reader letter from the Canberra community discusses a proposed Canberra University Association. It describes aims, eligibility, and calls for participation by those interested in university education and regional development. The piece mentions lectures, funding, and committees, inviting engagement from local readers.
A noisy letter from Pioneer criticizes Canberra policy on rationing and unemployment. It warns of hardship for workers and questions the government’s handling of the economy. The writer argues retrenchment harms both the poor and middle classes and calls for action to protect voters’ interests.
Report from Melbourne describes schoolboy rugby in heavy rain as Victoria dominates while Canberra and Melbourne squads show mixed form. Notable players include Moore, Howard, Ware, Pavia, and Canberra juniors. The meet includes ceremonies at the Federal Capital and plans for evening events at the Palace.
Rugby league report lists lineups and players from Canberra and Hawke’s Bay with partial team details and fixtures. It notes missing players and a secretary's request to await confirmation, plus Saturday fixtures including Northe vs Tall and Southa vs W.
In Newcastle Worthentuy district Wirdbrick Walker faces charges of shooting with intent to murder Annis Parkes and Katherine Patterson in April 1920. Walker reportedly made a statement when questioned at the Martianel court rear to the Penal center affair.
A Queanbeyan event featured a senior manual lanes event with cups awarded for foxtrot and pantomime style acts. Notable participants included J.S. Liangha, A. Laweh, and Myre Williams, with an interlude thanking hosts and volunteers. A request for external help and further visits to Sydney were noted.
An electric train derailed near Afreftlelitation after overhead wires and permanent way were torn up. No one is believed injured, but several carriages were damaged and passengers waited hours as repairs halted service. An overtired wire stanchion failed, sending a shock through the line and breaking down the power feed.
Fragmentary report describes a hold-up in Melbourne with vague details on the suspect and victims. The readable fragments mention a man and children, an arrest, and a wine item but lack concrete names, dates, places, or outcomes.
An extended account describes an elaborate artists ball in Canberra with performers including Uwe Couneil Wildais and numerous listed guests. The evening featured dramatic tableaux, geometric designs, and a weathered hall setting. Attendees included notable names such as Hubert Garran, Lady, Maynard Mor, and many others, creating a grand, period-style social event.
Reports describe mass picketing at Glebe timber yards with clashes and a police charge. Key figures include Mr Culbert representing the Timber Worker Union and Mr Garden secretary of the Friendship Labour Council, who addressed strikers demanding action and pressuring authorities.
Fragmentary notes reference an inquest with unclear names and places. The readable words hint at a formal inquiry linked to a community event or incident, but core facts and persons remain obscured by garbled OCR text.
An unreadable OCR fragment describes power, timing, and a domestic scene with scattered phrases about a wife, dates, and various unclear items. The text is garbled and lacks coherent events or identifiable people, places, or organizations. The readable portions offer no concrete reportable facts.
The YWCA outlines classes in crafts and modeling led by instructors, with new lessons and demonstrations. A debate challenge from CANBERRY AMMA REHOWT MEYE is accepted, and a public meeting with Rev. Wonaton’s address is planned. A Home Hygiene talk by Heatrice Fhiarwind and a provisional council event accompany forthcoming elections and a company notice from Avetrama Ltd.
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