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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Aug 21, 1931
Page
3
Kingston tennis clashes featured strong performances and notable players. Ongoing doubles competition highlighted rising talent as veterans and newcomers faced tough opponents, with several matches ending in decisive scores and others delivering close finishes.
The article discusses stabilisers for ocean liners, noting limited evidence of effectiveness and the potential to counter ship motion. It cites advances in gyroscope and gimbal devices, mentions magnet or mechanical stabilisers, and highlights the challenge of achieving true stability in rough seas while pointing to experiments and manufacturer claims.
Fragmented report recounts a young child allegedly attacked by a rat, receiving multiple bites in a bedroom scene. The account references a car, a bedroom, and a frightened infant, but the text is garbled and uncertain about locations and outcomes.
Ambiguous OCR text touts Union White Flash as a superior motor fuel promising lower cost and greater driving miles. The copy uses promotional appeals about economy and pleasure, claiming the product has no equals and a crystal clear color.
A government note proposes trimming the travel allowance by ten percent to reduce future subsidies. A railway commissioner is tasked with enforcing the new rule and ensuring supervision, with emphasis on official travel and related expenses.
In a partial and garbled report, Mes Jack Crayfora, once Marjorie Cos, and her mixed doubles partner were eliminated by Mrs Crawford and her partner in a fencing or badminton style event. The rough text references scores and an early exit.
Tax commissioner explains new provision under the Tax Endowment Act allowing wholesale and retail merchants to pay an added tax on stock on hand. The note clarifies stock values, eligibility, and the levy scope, detailing how goods in transit or held by merchants on August 11 fall under assessment and how deductions or exemptions apply to wholesale versus retail sale items.
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