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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Aug 23, 1928
Page
4
An OCR fragment advertising The Canberra Times as a daily prepaid publication. Mentions subscription rates, delivery within the Commonwealth, and availability at bookstalls in Sydney, Monvale, Goulburn and Albury, with references to hotels and railway markets. Includes garbled names and pricing phrases typical of a period newspaper notice.
This item advises readers to contact the circulation manager for particulars of the Canberrs Price early morning delivery service. It provides no further details on routes times or prices.
A fragmented publishing notice dated September 1 1928 outlines ordinance references and petitions in the Territory for the Rant of Government. It mentions signatures and location details including a person named Arthur Thomas Shakespeare of Mawker Street Bradson and notes tolerance of absence.
A misread dispatch covers a London report on unemployment in Australia with claims about job scarcity and labor demand. It cites officials and a governor figure, mentioning push for work and potential changes, though details are garbled and unclear.
A damaged obituary item reports a death in unclear terms with mixed fragments. It mentions an age and possible familial or local detail but the text is largely unreadable and requires source clarification.
A damaged OCR fragment references a publication by C.J. Hhaker Teptare for The Federalst Calis corndustratia Ltd at a site in Alusile Calle om. The legible words suggest corporate branding and a printed notice, but key details and context are missing from the readable text.
A fragmented weather note mentions a forecast pattern labeled Mantriads with cryptic terms and nonstandard abbreviations. The readable pieces reference a date in August and a weather outlook but lack clear locations or concrete measurements.
The record lists monthly rainfall totals for the current year up to March and May in Queanbeyan. Data include maximum and minimum temperatures and rainfall figures, illustrating precipitation patterns so far this year.
A fragmented forecast describes variable winds and showers across southern and eastern regions. Northerly to westerly systems bring rain with cooler spells in western and southern coastal areas and unsettled conditions inland.
Fragmented forecast notes variable winds and light to moderate rain in many areas. Mentions clear to partly cloudy conditions, with pockets of overcast skies and possible showers in western and southeastern zones.
In Adelaide a major find reveals 200 executions in the labor prison. Investigators allege the explosives were arranged within vegetable crates near Canberra. Only four convictions stem from this incident.
Within days nations will sign a Paris treaty renouncing war as the means to settle disputes. Britain seeks naval armament reductions, aided by Franco-British cooperation, while the United States faces pressure to back League of Nations principles and Kellogg Pact efforts. The pact stresses good faith and abolishing causes of war to ensure sincerity in its implementation.
A new company, Wonturn lvenaetata Ltd, establishes headquarters in Canberra and Sydney with a £250,000 share capital. The prospect involves quarry ventures, devolved therm, and merchant interests. Directors include Aton rar General wren A. ehivlanie tmanaatng Uren, G. Manwrs, Wet, Mowatt, and a secretary, Anaquteien Wy.
The obituary notes the death of Mary A Tully of Lranait Row and lists surviving family members including husband Stew and children Meg Agnes Putty and others. It mentions services, interment at a local cemetery, and a funeral cortege with many relatives and friends attending. The piece reflects a traditional early 20th century obituary tone with references to naval ties and national service.
Public debate set in Kingston to discuss liquor poll questions. Campbell opens for Nostlegnae Jewiei, FLAteen and Klivaten voice positions. Cowan chairs the Public Central Lowe event. Str. Cambell then speaks, followed by five minutes of reply. other invitees decline.
Fragmented OCR reads like a wartime dispatch with scattered names and places. Mentions Honolulu, Dunedin, and Veal with garbled terms suggesting ships and routes. No clear events, dates, or outcomes emerge from the readable portion.
Mr Kellogg sails tomorrow with Varig on a trip described as London bound, with planned meetings and ceremonial presentations. The voyage is linked to peace efforts and includes schedules involving Detroit, England, and other destinations, as authorities outline a civic ceremony and travel itinerary.
A garbled report from Sydney describes bribery allegations involving hospital staff including a cook and others. The text lists names and possible connections to a hospital and officials, but the wording is fragmented and unclear.
Fragmented text describes a board of review in London evaluating shares allotment and regulatory approval. It references Ian Wilbots, Feenl UNUM, and committee names, noting opinions on company activities and the path to formal allotment under authorities.
Fragmented OCR notes outline an American project on the Sub Atlantic search and a linked topic of a lake Ontario swimming marathon. The text mentions continents, past connections, and references researchers like Harvard University, with scattered names and unclear events.
Local raid at a cafe led to eleven men being arrested. Police say the operation targeted illicit activity and warrants were executed by officers in Ayden and Rathod streets. Suspects face charges and are awaiting court today. Proprietor of a nearby hotel reportedly faced separate accusations linked to the same incident.
Imperial Airways announces its first dividend amid expanding routes and capital gains. Investors note rising air trade and the company’s improving financial position as it plans further expansion this year.
Fragmentary OCR notes indicate Joseph Ward departing for New Zealand with unclear details. The text mentions a voyage, a Menuet Win, and references to Wednesday and party representation but lacks coherent facts or dates. Further readable context is needed to confirm events or outcome.
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