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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Aug 20, 1930
Page
4
A fragmentary historical column presents Dean Inge’s controversial stance on birth control, with scattered notes and references to public figures, religious themes, and social debates. The text blends philosophical critique with era-specific social concerns, hinting at tensions over morality and policy.
The article outlines a school sports gathering featuring teams and events across grades. It mentions senior participation, various athletic activities, and the aim to showcase student talent. Highlights include anticipated competition and a call for school support and attendance.
A garbled report describes a death by self harm and a court case in Sydney. It mentions names like Wer WAKE and Wanita and references about a trial date or proceedings. The text is heavily damaged and uncertain in many details.
A local musical society plans a concert next Monday at a city venue. The program features a mix of choral and instrumental numbers with guest performers and a brief intermission.
A fragmented broadcast summary mentions Melbourne news with references to Gippsland and Victorian regions, weather notes, and sports updates. Names and places hint at stations and anchors, with scattered scores and program prompts across the day.
News and weather update from Melbourne lists entertainments and wartime notes. It highlights five acts including violinist Mafrid Rigland and entertainer Michela Manit, with a 10.20 news slot and 10.30 weather segment continuing through a two year war captivity context.
The article reports the sentencing of Countarfeltar to gaol for involvement in tent thefts. Details are obscured by garbled OCR but indicate multiple offenders and a court context. The fragment mentions Tuceley Howes Mouubowes and age 28 among those charged.
A local notice appears in a distressed variant with unclear names and places. It references a Conti Pabhie public action and mentions Seti in connection with a community event or proceeding. Readable details are sparse but the item signals an official notice or meeting at a park location.
Canberra Grammar School plays a spring season match with a focus on rugby league. The fragmented text mentions seating, tries, half time and a coach or team names though specifics are unclear. The report preserves basic game references and local sporting tone.
Detectives pursue a case aboard a liner named Sydney after a raid in which a passenger sought a buyer for a stolen item. Officials report limited details as investigators work to identify suspects and recover missing property.
A fragment describes a method to fix clouded teeth using a tongue testing sensation of a slippery film. It notes old dentifrices fail to combat cloudiness and hints at a new process or product improving white appearance.
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