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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Aug 16, 1928

Page

5

Dramatic last minute reversal in dreaded murder case

A chaotic newspaper report recounts alleged murders and a dramatic last minute decision in a London court. Trials name King, Percival Taylor, Jane Wer, and Georen HonVaN as defendants in the Tanith murder case. Sir JoynroN Hicks delays execution, urging clemency as the condemned await reprieve. Witnesses describe the grim scene, a long walk to the gallows, and the governor's sudden reversal saving the accused from immediate punishment.

London Murduerre Gambore Tee Hens Bercury Thayary Percival Taylor Jane Wer Georen Honvan Tanith dryRatnt Friston Brith Rome Ywu Joynron de Dion Winnona Oller Vista Cinaie Perey Walt

Prisoner Escape Sparks Police Theory in Sydney

A prisoner named Parker escaped from a cell last Friday with three men involved, according to police reports. Investigators name Shonipwon and Sladonod as believed accomplices, with Parker aided by a third man as they fled the scene. Norman Willlinen confirms one of the men aided the escape, while authorities pursue leads on a second suspect.

Sydney Parker Thompact Tkwaa Norman Willlinen Mid Aeook Fam Tin Hue Jol Davey Rial Malvern Dewie Joie Tivey Roma

Fancy Dress Mall Contest and School Events

A garbled notice describes a school fancy dress event and a wife of hall competition linked to a municipal fancy dress display. It mentions children preparing themes, local participants, and an afternoon program with performances and a Friday concert. The text is fragmented and partially unreadable.

Interret Hyeh Ik Jenny Clekeus Mrs May Finety Fur Caanbutro Joe Siatrina Mastin Alice Ate Lara Nighe Pete

Former escapee police precautions reported in court

An escapee named Frederick Harpicon, aged six, faced charges after a disturbance at a store in Hexalonn Wald. Police took extraordinary precautions to guard him as the investigation linked him to a broader escape case. He appeared in court and had a ruling adjourned, with the police planning to transport him back to Long Buy before dusk.

Bydney Frederick Harpicon Lie Darlinghur Hexalonn Nataly Aml Tauritik Haprivon Hacape Vandeldige Sulin Hye Westar Austiella Lieve Tvougl Nts

Alleged Stolen Dresses Case In Central Police Court

A downtown theft case in Sydney involves missing dresses traced to a Livergial shop and Cobble No. 1 location. Witnesses identified the suspect, with the docket noting the owner’s restitution claim and remand to Central Police Court.

Euler Borns Mire W.T Theori Sergean Witla O'Nursrage Soma Heck Chub Tiverwal Carta All Thy Renee le Aveneux Centeal Sydney Aves Reskin

Telopea Park Market Day to Support Local School

A local club plans a market day at Telopea Park starting 11 o clock to raise funds for the town school. Residents are invited to attend and support the event, with the library featuring a book sale and a speech by Mr. S G CroLUrY. Proceeds aim to aid library and school improvements.

Wil Hwehlbiren Sgcrolury Leven

Gambling School 69 Men Fined in Sydney Trial

A fragmented report notes 69 men fined for gambling in Sydney, with scattered references to court actions, fines of pounds and names unclear. The garbled text mentions the police, a judge or magistrate, and various locations but lacks coherent details.

Rifle Shots Successes In Canada Opt awal Trials

Unclear text reports a Canadian shooting event with names like Ray and Hinley and mentions results such as first place by a shooter from Auntradian Hinley train. Mentions of Cone HERE ThunweR and Walker matel imply contest standings and participants. Overall the fragment hints at a gun competition with multiple contestants and placements amid messy OCR.

Optawal Trewluy A.M Ray Hinley Train McDoneall Cone Here Thunwer ACUI Whaotitar Bud Varde Herat Armstrong Ted Hie Hawkers Walker Matel Wade Harrison Cauntewilay Turnity Niediile Nyaa

Boxing match set for August 18 in New York

A boxing bout is arranged for August 18 in New York featuring the Australian fighter Grimy Gromo. The card lists an undercard and potential co features as promoters finalize arrangements.

New York Ursulay

Fragmented tax office note links to IRS help at Drive Connectivity

A garbled OCR fragment hints at a service or organizational contact with the IRS at a connectivity or drive related location. The legible parts suggest a government tax office context and an attempt to reach IRS assistance, but specifics are unclear.

Capitol Theatre Presentation Advertises Classic Keaton Revival

The Capitol Theatre promotes a revival program featuring a Keith in Recognessed edition of a celebrated act. It highlights performances by Danwht Crisp and a cast including Whit the Haver Jilin Faye Sally Hand Sain de HeiAKe Max. Haw y Mion Pliessient are tuki runes during thee allevage age of Rrameror Nuyeloony.

Morrom Tani Danwht Crisp Cnat Jilin Faye Sally Hand Sain de Heiake Max

Diamonds From Ancient Times Sale Ignites Curiosity

Fragmented OCR reports a sale of jewels described as centuries old alongside mentions of silver and enamel pieces. The obscured text references Venice, a funding drive, and a foundation event, but many names and details are unreadable.

Stolen Bedding From Printers Quarters and Custody Incident

A report describes theft of bedding from printers quarters, detailing stolen mattress and pillow items. The offender was identified, questioned, and the bedding is linked to a federal district commission case with Cubicle locks noted. Witnesses from Urinals doctors and a Kiruatle labourer provided statements. a verdict and sentencing referenced, including a mention of New South Wales.

Police dismissal inquiry labeled by chief secretary in Sydney

An inquiry was ordered into a police official over alleged deviance and misappropriation involving 16ol8 and a motor vehicle stake. The appeals board upheld the official amid diverse tones, while the secretary asserted the case should proceed.

Sydney Ian

Incomplete OCR Notes on Modern Sever Boots Exhibit

Fragmentary text describes accelerated ONMOALY Walking boots with a Cox wheel display. Mentions a recent show, unclear names, and a line about drink being an evil. Details are garbled and sparse, yielding a sketchy, noncoherent item.

Ehlely Ami Anton

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