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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Aug 22, 1928
Page
2
A garbled report mentions a missing £120 on the French steamer AVENEY and refers to detectives and a system, with unclear names and details. The fragment suggests a theft or loss during transport with authorities investigating, but the text is damaged and hard to interpret.
A late and garbled report mentions a six hour air crossing across the country with a new motorized event and references New York. It notes a winner at an unspecified race or flight trial and mentions previous officials or contestants. The text is fragmented and unclear about exact details.
A fragmented listing of produce prices and consignments including tomatoes, pineapples, cabbages, onions, and strawberries. Entries show varied weights and units with ranges for item costs and special offers, reflecting a bustling market snapshot with multiple vendors.
In a Melbourne incident a slaughterman was scalded by boiling fat at a meat facility. The worker, reported to have fallen into the vat, sustained injuries while attempting to assist a colleague. Medical teams attended the scene and investigated the accident.
Fragmented OCR indicates European wheat prices traded mixed in Sydney with quotations for December and September futures. The text lists various figures and terms but is garbled, showing no clear transaction details or parties beyond generic market shorthand.
Commissioner of Folice called for a report after a wrestling bout. The incident at Vie Stadium involved a male participant and prompted police attention and an official statement.
The report describes a Sydney wool sale event with buyers in attendance. Mentions competition and demand shifts, noting a generally active market and price signals. Specific figures are unclear but reference to a heavy turnout and notable bidding activity.
Market in poultry remains well supplied with whites and other stock. Quotations show various weights and grades for white leghorn toms and cockerels, Muscovy ducks, turkeys, guinea fowls, and related items with specific pricing notes and dates.
Yesterday's Sydney Stock Exchange session presents a fragmented list of investments and loan products, with varied figures and broker notes. The readable items reference Commonwealth loans, bank names, and miscellaneous securities amid a dense, partially legible transcript.
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