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Newspaper

Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Aug 29, 1928

Page

5

Premier outlines tax reform and reforms for elections

The state Premier Lavin announced a forthcoming session agenda including amendments to the Income Tax Act and Electoral Act. He noted plans for a four-seat increase in country representation, possible compulsory voting changes, and broader items such as Workers' Compensation, Fair Rents, and Transport measures while delaying action on some reforms. He also touched on liquor policy and the Carmud native council reporting.

Sydney Lavin Andesendent Commission Feldernd Bate Pohulos Neve Hum Fair Kents Dawa Wil Ravin Couda MT Loys Apelin

Menangle Park Race Card Summary

Race notes from Menangle Park detailing results across events including a 1.204 time winner in the light welter, a 1.16 finish in the Quince Six, and a 1.18 time for a hardicap winner. Wagers listed include tote prices and margins such as won by a neck and by a length, with entries named Wade, Martine, and Pastmanter among others.

Ren Hun Ste Zeete Ae Tal Flting Welter Totet Menangle Vatre Hundred Mawatic

Farming Train Southern Tour by Agriculture Minister Visit

The Southern Farming Train tour organized by the Minister for Agriculture visits numerous towns in September and October. Delegates will inspect stock, crops, and farming practices, with exhibitions on dairy, poultry, fruit growing, and plant diseases.

Department of Agriculture Piers Preewes Lenkharets Grakbinds Iranning Urawia Thea Wualliw Walla Ubu Tureuthis Sea Thames

Sydney hockey visitors set for weekend match

A Sydney team travels to meet the Kenkiblarrrins in a Saturday morning contest while Hopetown plans a Monday night meeting led by Liles and Inkpen. The visit includes a half time break and preparations for a later game in Dunedstieen amid local arrangements.

APG Liles Tovty Hopetown Miss Inkpen Caen Rowley Sydney Eton Cam- Toenes Hinlf-Paistebewen Urkeen Baer Idan Tumnell Bote Atstie Kogkalerrie

Miss Hawkins D M Hawkins and Canberra Hotel Event

Miss Hawkins attended a luncheon at Hotel Canberra with guests and officials in attendance. The gathering featured discussions on health and science education, with names of attendees including Leahy Chore, Mrs Nott, Miss AL Gheei, and Henderson among others.

Houwkins Canberra Pricht Jones Kent Leahy Nott ML AL Gheei Henderson Mise Ctl Tinshgee Deanbe Eel Abies Mediated

Unclear Notice From Strange OCR Fragment

Fragmentary notice mentions a keeper near Reefer, an owner or party, and an accommodation entry in Staunton with names Hussell Hill and Reid. Details are garbled. likely a personal or property matter with description and payment. Further readable text needed for precise card.

Sutherland Cleared in Acton Versus Fuscell Rugby Protest

The judiciary committee of the Canherris Diketotot Pasty Laesue ruled after last night’s match that Sutherland, formerly with Ainsliehil, did not affect the game. Delegates approved the session as the Hall Chul and Ps of Acton faced penalties and incoming referee Mr. le Lett was elected for the Acton versus Fuscell Mimoten fixture at Manuka.

Poassel Hill Fetom Acton Mr. le Lett Manuka Ratureday

Wool Sales Report Shows Mixed Demand and Premiums

Market for fleece wools remained steady with some superiority seen in fine types while inferior lots showed weakness. Brokers note withdrawal of lots, some trimming of prices, and irregular wool quality affecting overall market tone.

Sydney Tishenber Avool Ieee Deseriat Hom Chrissy Uae Mino Evaneheeka Vossbirecke Dhetts

Fish Market Prices and Demand at Municipal Market

The report notes demand failing to meet supply at the Municipal Market. Quotations list various fish items and prices, including schnapper, kingfish, blackfish, and lobster prices per box or per item, with per-day rates and regional terms.

Ydney Tulker

Queanbeyan Soccer Match Promises Exciting Local Clash

Report from the Bic Ashitthil ton meeting reveals Queanbeyan and Rest of Territory squads for the weekend game at the Local Service Hall. selections include McGiven Mundell Half-backs Lynes Dentin Canwoon Bernarda Dayideom and others. Canberra-bound Oats United team to travel September 1 for Canberra Association competition.

Federal Agaoolithon Bic Ashitthilton Queanbeyan Las Bail Ak Femme Tavis J. Ui Honeysett Avernley Ans Wal Newsway McGiven Mundell Lynes Dentin Canwoon Bernarda Dayideom Donen Wihson Trelkie Ardenen Temlitory Itack Hall Becks Batley Talbot Daniels Poster Ceaplain Uarell Fornsr Kina Ath. Kertgon Martin J. Worster Oats United Gowlurn Canberra

Poultry Prices Reported Amid Market Listings

A noisy and garbled poultry market listing shows prices for various birds and fowl, including leghorn hens, white Jeshorn and Guinea fowls, and duck-like stock. Names, regions, and specific prices are tangled in the OCR, but indicate a sale of poultry by the vendor with multiple breeds and price ranges.

Bydney Tursiday Usui Alueeowa Pty

Heenzo Introduces A Wonderful Tonic Claims Health Benefit

A chemist promotes HEENAQ as a superior cough remedy and tonic nerve nourish for tired anxious workers. The ad claims Motey cannot beat HEAN S TONIC NERVE NUTR for enriching the bowels, nourishing nerves, and restoring energy. The product costs 3 shillings per bottle and urges readers to start the road to good health.

Motey Hean

Unclear metal market notes from Adenia Mines page

Fragmentary OCR text lists metal names and firms with odd spellings. Contents mention Adenia Mines and Metrix and Capper, plus items like standard opal and Bb Laynt per Sa. Lacks coherent events or outcomes to confirm a factual report.

Mines and Metrix Ansoundion Una Taare Geen

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