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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Aug 21, 1928
Page
2
An OCR fragment provides a weather brief with names and numbers but is highly garbled. It references August, a thermometer reading, and various place names. The readable facts are unclear and do not form a coherent forecast or location.
Following are the monthly totals of rainfall during the current year to February March and May. Periods landed show temperatures and rainfall for the months January February April June August September October November December. Totals indicate rainfall amounts for the year to date and by month, with figures from May and earlier months.
A Canberra Times essay argues Australians have not yet forged a distinct national sound, urging support for Australian composers and songs. It criticizes reliance on foreign tunes, calls for more Australian content at concerts and dinners, and praises the Australian-Made Preference League while highlighting the national anthem's limited role in fostering sentiment.
An advertisement lists private hospital, medical and surgical services at Canberra and Queanbeyan, offering home visits and MRAs. It promotes The Canberra Times as the publisher and notes prepaid subscription rates and distribution to surrounding towns.
A murky excerpt shows Cabinet members debating reforms and the transfer of departments. Major figures referenced include an assistant minister and a prime ministerial aide as they clash over policy direction and procedural steps. The passage hints at broader government restructuring and interdepartmental friction.
Publishing notice references a liquor poll ordinance and related legal provisions. It mentions September 1, 1927, within territorial government structure and cites section 6 of the Liquor Poll Ordinances 1828. Names Arthur Thomas Bhakenwary and PawkieR But appear in the text. The notice is an antiquated legal proclamation detailing election or poll references.
Fragmented forecast text describes variable winds, rain and showers across regions, with references to northwestern and southern areas. Mentions winds from the west and east, and a mix of cloudy and windy conditions. Contains garbled place names and nonstandard spellings.
Weather details describe variable conditions across Wales and nearby regions with cloud and rain in the western and southern sectors. Winds shift from northwest to southwest, bringing showers to coastal and interior areas. Forecasts note cooler, unsettled air and periods of lighter rain toward the south and east.
A damaged OCR fragment reports a cruise or expedition related to sea cucumbers. It mentions ports, reentry, and a remit from a rubber or capital region in Australia. Names and places are garbled, but references to a voyage and a public or corporate publication appear.
Arts society presents four one act plays in Melcy, featuring performances by Can ney, Butler, and numerous local actors. Audience reactions ranged from lively to subdued as scenes explored humor, tragedy, and social themes.
Fragmentary OCR from a 1927 notice mentioning March 1, 1927, with scattered lines about soldier settlers and holdings valued. Readable parts reference a land or settlement program and a retainer or payment, but core details are garbled.
Fragmented text from a Russian newspaper page segment with garbled names and stray phrases. The readable parts reference locations, a potential wartime or wartime era context, and scattered numbers, but no coherent event or clear subjects emerge.
An incident in Avpney involving an electrician named Moetay Hovetwee taet Nrugetwain resulted in a fatal outcome. Investigators report electrical failure as the likely cause, with emergency responders securing the scene and beginning standard procedures.
Fragmentary OCR notes describe a £200 prize event linked to a national champion, with garbled names and irrelevant segments. The readable bits reference a competition, a winner, and a prize amount, but lack clear dates, places, or participant details.
Fragmentary OCR text mentions persons and places such as GWT Yandoll and Kellway, with garbled phrases resembling a personal or administrative notice. It lacks coherent events or dates, making precise reporting difficult.
A fragmented report notes heavy road wear and traffic impact with unclear figures. It mentions crowds and mentions names like Kelley and Merlvin in a vague context, alongside a figure around 21,000 and references to weekly counts. The readable text is sparse and lacks a coherent event or outcome.
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