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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Aug 26, 1927
Page
2
A fragment notes Sir John Monash responding to accusations that Australian troops are undisciplined. He asserts the Army’s steadiness and contrasts Allied regiments, stressing discipline amid alleged incendiary acts and looting blamed on other forces.
Announcement that evening classes resume Monday offering shorthand two hours weekly at 22/6 per term, typewriting 407- per term, business principles and bookkeeping 4/ per term, arithmetic 4/ per term, and other technical subjects. Sessions planned for Mondays and Thursdays. details uncertain due to garbled text.
In the Hay district six men reportedly shear over 13 000 sheep daily. At Mungedal Claude Mott and Bob Muler produced standout results while four others averaged around 200 each, contributing to a very active shearing period.
Goulburn Des Coonan defeats Captain Macdougal to claim the Goulburn Golf title. A separate accident on Auburn Street saw a motorcycle burst into flames but was contained by a quick extinguisher. A coroner's inquest noted a fatal bike crash near Choularem with the rider’s death attributed to the collision.
A short 19th century advertisement touts Heenzo cough mixture offering “one £' worth of cough mixture for two shillings.” It claims the product, mixed with water, provides same strength as costly bottles, covers coughs from colds to whooping cough, and is safe for adults and infants. It emphasizes purity and chest soothing qualities.
A cryptic remark attributed to Sir Leu len Donald hints that the mute in Kinemox may hinder wartime communications and logistics, suggesting possible delays or misdirection in strategic plans. The source provides only fragmented phrasing without clear context or date.
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