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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Aug 20, 1929
Page
3
In Melho tng, two men robbed Mer Gir Water shopkeeper, seizing medicine and cash. Police report a struggle ended with a stretchered suspect. the total value stolen from the chemist amounted to eighty two pounds.
Laborers at Hrogan & Trews faendira in Alexandria accepted a small return for work. They received only C2 i for their put after laboring, cracking and consuming meals during the job. A foundry, BICN Chey, reported drinking and petty intoxication amid the event.
A rent collector was robbed Monday just after midday in Paddington. The thief fled with the money over a fence into Oxford Street and vanished. Police gathered a description from witnesses and followed leads to a nearby chemist shop.
Two young girls Marcelinia 20 and Aelia Bullan 19 faced the Central Court in Sydney on a single charge of theft. The pair, alleged to have conspired with others to steal goods from a department store, were committed for trial after disputing shoplifter accusations and presenting dockets. The case centers on altered dates and similar articles purchased at the shop.
Fragmentary OCR item notes leather pieces and rivets in a foundation of a mask, mentioning women and children’s attire and a ceremonial context. It references the Okd Brigade Guard of the Yen and a king's birth, with names and titles appearing in distorted form.
Hyped betting and racing chatter cover turf events across New Zealand Australia and Sydney. Mentions earnings dividend figures for Northatl Hark and Cap Theelo along with riders Rowley Doctor and Merlin Jockey Club arrangements. Talks of notable horses and riders and forthcoming hurdle trials amid a broad mix of betting and horse racing developments.
Long lost cannon believed linked to Spanish treasure horde resurfaces near Cayo Coco off Culman Bay. Reports claim four bronze pieces from Faninhori era tied to famed pirate Latrobe may be recovered amid legend of hidden treasure. Headlines also note unrelated ads for clothing and Lace items.
Moderate supplies of sheep and amie were listed for sale at Nonnabush saleyards today with limited change from last Thursday. Lambe quality showed betterment, buyers active, late rates steady as cattle demand weakened in parts of the market.
Fragmented notes describe a sheepskin market with mixed lots and varied prices. Mentions buyers, sellers, and regional figures, with contrasts between high and low grades and references to yearlings and hides. The language indicates a chaotic market report amid uncertain demand and fluctuating values.
The Murmem & Grasiern Company reports Homeluah Sale yard penning 80 sheep with ewes and wethers weaker while 2680 cattle were guided. Buyers noted a shade lower on prices as lambs and interior stock showed mixed demand.
An inquiry held by the stewards into the handling of Hudierus by jockey Kyllaxter at Gosford on Saturday concluded the connections did not cause the horse to run poorly. Mudderan, the favourite, failed to win or place in the race.
At the annual Hoe VOT meeting in Melbourne, chairman Mr Mackin reports fatalities during flat races. The course condition is noted as impacting outcomes, with riders and apprentices affected and calls for tighter rules under the jockeys’ ruling body.
A brief horse racing note indicates Karuma is withdrawn from spring events. The report mentions upcoming races this season and references Sydney and local racing circuits, with uncertainty about specific dates or replacements for the scratched horse.
A garbled notice describes a church group and council event at a convent. Names like Seton and Mary suggest a religious community, with mentions of a Mother Home and an order returning to a mother house.
Reports from physiology professors at Audiences Hospital describe experiments using a wide range of records to assess music’s effects on human blood pressure. Preliminary notes indicate that gentle, rhythmically matched music may ease tension in many subjects, including students and staff, though some cases show varied responses and limited short term benefits.
Fragmented text describes a moon themed cinema event at Peinvotan Unniversity with audience reactions and scattered details about film titles and performers. Mentions a center screen showing a sun driven sequence and a rarity feature with shadows and crowd engagement fading in and out.
The damaged text describes a 19th century incident with unclear names and places, mentioning a protest, a man named Tore and a confrontation near Menton. References to a police presence, a medical or ethical claim, and a crowd reaction hint at a public disturbance with potential injury but details are obscured by OCR errors.
A garbled report discusses the association’s plans and a proposed project or event. It mentions a pathway or tramway like element between a kerk and a trament wing and references attention to a panegee of wmutlen y Aw. The text hints at a narrowing analytic or chart related to a public works topic with mentions of a training or education angle.
The text appears garbled with names and places unclear. Readable fragments mention a company and individuals Aimein and Cantera in a registered context. No clear event, date, or outcome is discernible from the legible material.
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