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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Aug 23, 1929
Page
5
Casberm triumphed in a rugby league match against Crown Street Sydney. Key players included Maki who scored and Pole and Makin contributing goals. The event featured ceremonies and a wreath laying post match with local dignitaries in attendance, highlighting community support for the teams.
A damaged transit notice reports Laivaymen appealing against government retrenchment measures. It describes the deputation accusing the minister and railway officials of blocking services and using influence to hinder the proposed retrenchment plan. Officials defend actions citing obligations to customers and legal authority.
Fragmentary OCR shows a long dispute in London awaiting arbitration court action. The text references a meeting day and parties awaiting a decision, with unclear names and dates. The readable fragment hints at a legal proceeding and emotional responses.
The fourth day of hearings involved charges against named traders linked to the Amber mire case. Witnesses described threats and denials by defense and prosecutors, with discussions of violence and intimidation. Proceedings adjourned to the next day with testimony about police actions and anticipated statements.
The city coroner opened an inquiry into the death of Marion Dearson after her exhumation from Wave Cemetery. Witnesses described a history of nephritis and possible poisoning, with expert testimony on zinc and other substances. the case centers on whether toxins or medicines contributed to her death.
A collision on a Kingston road bridge sent workers fleeing and left one man with injuries. Witnesses say a motor vehicle struck a sulky drawn by a horse while the sulky rider, a laborer, attempted to reach the Canberra-bound camp from Queanbeyan. The horse bolted, the driver Henry Onburne of Cott Maton fled, and the injured rider was taken to hospital with a leg wound. Police investigations follow as the scene is cleared and the other occupants accounted for.
Australian footballers travel to New York and meet university leaders before visiting Coney Island and the city’s mayor. The delegation receives a warm welcome and expresses optimism about further engagements, with praise for arrangements and hospitality during the trip.
The Canora Society of Attaked Literature invites members to a Monday meeting at p.m. in the Allert Mail ante room to hear Professor Kirnwat Beot present a lecture on modern history at Malbourne. The talk references recent English discoveries and the voyage to Puerto and the Short History of AUHHVAt. Protempo Mcott is noted as an authority on Australian history. Visiting scholars are expected.
A leaked Times report details a classified Home Office inquiry into a weathered cabinet file. It notes prior drafts, highlights altered passages, and claims a redistribution of wealth under a scheme retaining portions for key officials.
The Independent Order of Rechabites held a Kingston gathering that delayed action due to an underrepresented section in Parliament. The secretary offered resignation but stayed. Micka was elected treasurer and minute secretary. Efforts aimed to enable members in Alone to attend and to explore meeting venues at Kingston and Alnattes.
The Woman’s and Civil Society Benefit Association announces a benefit for the widow and three young children of the late Thomas F. Reynolds who died of pneumonia last Friday. The event seeks donations to support the family and asks residents to attend a gathering on Saturday, August 2, to help ensure the fund’s success and provide lasting aid.
Rebuilding sale aims to cut costs during a major program in Canberra. Cash incentives offered for new Kapok mattresses and sewing machines, plus trade allowances for old spindles. A modern factory has been opened, and plans include rapid completion around November 1 with machinery to match.
Damaged OCR fragment mentions Hagan Lok Capitaine Cite Beatre Camkerr and veterans benefits. Reads as public notice on service offerings and compensation items. Names and places are unclear due to garbled text.
Federal Capital Commission invites tender offers until noon on Tuesday September 1929 for heating system additions and plant improvements at the Commission Officer Canberra. Plans, specifications available at Commission Offices Canberra and 46 Young Street Sydney. Envelopes marked Tender for Heating Commission Officer to the Secretary.
A fragmented plea textual item hints at inviting a Canberra faction to engage with New Cooda authorities. The brief mentions urging a kingly figure to move swiftly and push ahead on a proposed governance reform or civic initiative. The readable lines suggest ceremonial address and urging action.
A historical classified style pitch touts the system as the safest method of buying on credit. It promises strict confidentiality and an available option upon application. It urges readers to phone or write to Laverys to complete the transaction in their own home, with telephone number 764.
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