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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Aug 23, 1927
Page
5
Unclear readable text shows Canberra defeating Holenmen in a late stage battle. Describes multiple players, passing, and defensive plays guiding Canberra to a 28 point lead late in the contest. Mentions names such as Maloney and Hal and references a dramatic finish as Canberra pulls away and secures victory.
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Fragmented OCR recounts Goulburn meat concerns and council discussion on health standards and planned measures. Officials consider inspections, proposed bans, and public notice amid debate over meat markets and local enforcement.
A fragmentary tale follows a large ruby as a child’s toy. Tobey and Jehan undertake a perilous journey from landin to Awandlineate. They face a final rally of 14 events at a Peroni venue, with WM Carter presenting the prize.
West Queanbeyan beat Federal Rovers 3 0 to win the Tully Cup with Cowdrey scoring a second half penalty goal. Rovers failed to register a point as Wests dominated on defense and used weight and speed to keep control throughout the match.
An apparatus designed to prevent rail catastrophes is described as Italian imagination. Special signals are triggered by a passing train, coordinating braking as the train moves. The device automates braking and even includes a telephone line for remote control.
Treayen't Copeon and Bert Horne meet Jack Keogh in a Canberra event with a feature bout and a preliminary card. The Federal Capital Commission warns general players about licensed electrical work and penalties for unlicensed wiring.
Notice of unpaid rates and penalties due on lands and hereditaments within the territory. Distress may be levied on insubordinate goods and chattels onsite. Dated August 23, 1927, by S Daley, Secretary, Federal Capital Commission.
The report notes little inquiry for all sheepkin descriptions with varied prices for merinos and full cloths. Hides demand weak and sales volumes low, with prices for winters and other goods generally softer. some falls in value across fabrics and bundles with broken packages seen. Local market activity remains dull as buyers search for quality and sources.
The Canberra Times reduces price to 2d per copy as it enters its second year of publication. The owners plan further reductions toward a penny daily paper for Canberra, acknowledging strong reader growth and placing it among the larger regional circulations between Sydney and Melbourne.
The Canberra Times will stay at 20/- per year in advance for annual subscribers and will add a third weekly issue when increased to three times weekly. The rate will slightly rise at the date announced for the Spring three times weekly launch, but current subscribers won’t be affected during their current term.
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