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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Aug 25, 1928
Page
4
A publishing notice lists various Australian locations and institutions including Canterse Be, Merimbula, Kosciuszko, and Tooml, mentioning printing and distribution aspects for Austvelian made products and services across multiple towns and venues. The jumbled text references colleges canteens, railway bookshops, and hotel motels, reflecting a broad, guised notice of distribution and accountability within a regional network.
Fragmented weather bulletin from Canterra notes a warm period with forecasted temperatures near 9 units and rain chances later. Mentions Wan day and month numbers with garbled place names and times, but indicates a wet spell and unsettled conditions for the area.
The document lists monthly rainfall totals for the current year to date including February March May and other months. It notes Queanbeyan area records and temperatures with daily or monthly summaries.
Central Porkcart Canberra reports cloudy conditions with showers and variable winds. New South Wales and Victoria show cloudy skies with numerous showers mainly in the south and north respectively, improving later. Tasmania and Western Australia also expect periods of rain or showers, with northerly to westerly winds and some sunshine elsewhere.
A publishing notice concerns a liquor poll ordinance and its provisions under government land reform. The notice references Territory for Real of Government land and a September 1, 1928 poll date. Signature lines show Arthur Thomas Bhakenpear of Fawkner Slevery Bradon.
The announcement outlines prospectus availability for vocational, professional and commercial burnace courses at Presbyterian Ladies' College Goulburn. It lists dates February 14 June 8 and September 16 for prospectus access, under Bursa True Vert or Exteanivy Magazine fitage, with references to area grounds and undenominational tea hin.
A brief item notes a request or directive involving Mister Superior at Bt. Gabriel's and the Fed Milt. context. The fragment indicates formal communication likely tied to an institutional or military setting, referencing oversight by an August/September authority and related procedural steps.
Cloudy to dull conditions in southern areas with scattered drizzle. Mostly fine elsewhere with variable winds from the northwest to southwest and light to moderate rain in central regions. Maximums around 7% points low. showers limited to isolated pockets in northern and western zones. overall unsettled with variable temperatures and wind shifts noted.
Fragmentary OCR notes describe a woman’s death and church services across Anglican and Catholic congregations. Items mention Holy Communion, morning and evening services, and devotional times with multiple locations and dates unclear.
Reported death of Mra Ethmieth Moffatt, resident of Sydney, noted amid a chaotic account involving inquest details. The Austrisian Olympic team member Mamborn, returning to Inblin, reacts to the tragedy as Kensington mourns.
A fragmented Canberra Times item references a day marked by angst, dated 95, with unclear broader context and minimal readable details. The irregular OCR suggests a local sentiment piece or column note without concrete events or names available.
goodwill exchanges between Australia’s Prime Minister Bruce and the Governor-General of the Dutch East Indies marked the entry into trade with two new liners. The piece notes Dutch Indies progress, political harmony, a 1927 budget surplus, and plans to boost native rubber production while addressing native and white Dutch interests in Java.
Sir Neville Hewne sails toward Wellington while other figures travel to Sydney and Canberra. The executive council view and minister meetings are noted as part of a busy week in government and diplomacy with dates and routes mentioned.
An engagement is announced between Major Annt Men Murr of Canberra and Man Price, only child of Mi Ane Mra Lot of Hod. The notice appears in a local society column with names and connections to the Bon vant Hille and BiB W circles.
A spirited school fundraiser dance at Telopea Park sought to raise money for a new school phonograph. The event featured costumed guests, campus musicians, and a lengthy program with committee leadership noted by Mrs A W Teton and Mrs J M Hones.
A fragmented report outlines a health crisis and political tension involving named figures and unnamed groups. The text references Merlin and Utena in a puzzling account with alleged objections and shifting loyalties amid a hazy timeline.
Fragmented report on a wartime housing commission hearing. Notes defect and disorder in proceedings. References to Morton, Johnd, and New South Wales, with unclear discussion of relocation, health, and medical topics amid evaluation of service home schemes.
The Federal Finance Cabinet reviews proposed expenditures for the coming year and outlines plans to balance revenue with anticipated outlays. Key figures include the anticipated deficit, potential tax measures, and the need to fund national programs while controlling spending. The session notes the budget timetable and references recent veto actions and fiscal oversight by lawmakers.
The estate of H E Pratten bequeathed £75 349 to beneficiaries. Grants included £1 000 for Grace Pratten and amounts to poor relief in Rupe Hil and Glauvesors County. The will names Ninister for Trak and Chistoine among related parties. Partial legacies listed to Wright family heirs and a widow beneficiary.
A stream of personnel notes from the Prime Minister's Department details transfers and duties. Officials including McKenna, Mayes, and Cameron plan postings and leaves in Canberra Melbourne and Sydney. Many staffers move between the correspondence, records, and attorney general branches, with several taking short leaves and others returning from trips abroad.
Fragmentary OCR item lists numerous individuals such as Mie Jou Nora McTonahl Mina Darher Mies Whiting Jen Heather slaw Mir nan Ben Alsurtin Mine Komety jon Millierd Mien Chapman Men Hiktyeway Mire Horan Mpasrs Vonstan Tant er Tasker Kandel duck tiow ten Cox and Kaye.
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