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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Aug 29, 1929
Page
6
A social afternoon for croquet club members featured new formats and mint treats. Howe and Sire led a lightweight slate of events while players reflected on a somber note amid a quiet, reflective mood.
Fragmentary OCR text mentions old world materials and designs, including a quirkily described neckline and bands of fabric. Details are unclear and many terms are garbled, leaving the exact garment type, origin, and context uncertain.
A garbled OCR fragment lists numerous names, places, and phrases lacking clear context. It mentions Stra Fel, Vinten Fae, Hine oan, Hale, and Casement Veewing, with scattered references to people such as Mer Hort, Katie Crenevats, and Micky, amid disjointed sentences and unclear events.
Frank Green hosted a bridge afternoon for nine members of the social circle at his Forrest home on Matay afternoon. Four tables competed with five winners named as Moss, Micka, Mire, Mole, and the rest listed among attendees.
An afternoon event at Hotel Canberra featured a private room gathering with bright decorations and a lively contest won by Dr. Meatrice Mharwood. Guests included Lady Hutters, Lady Vineran, J.i, Metaren, C. HM, Munawa, and others, with names and titles listed among attendees.
A garbled list describes making cold canapes and seafood toppings. Steps mention anchovies, gherkins, and white horseradish style preparations, with salted water dipping and draining. The text shows scattered ingredients like bread, olives, and parsley without coherent sequencing or measurements.
A garbled report from a school event describes hockey play with unclear teams and venues. It mentions Candela Ghammann and a central figure, noting an attack and a publicized date of September 43, with references to a venue and a community response.
A report from the YWCA notes a Saturday evening debate at the YWCA Civic Centre. Attendees included members from the Kineton Cheerier Club and Canbeere Grammar School. It covers themes on ramity wife interton and related community issues, with plans for Perth conference and next January arrangements.
The bulletin lists church and community events led by Reverend Wheaton with addresses in Elphinatone. It covers weekly meetings on Tuesday and Wednesday, English classes, voluntary workers, and new instructors including Maxwell. Details note dates, locations, and that the monthly society gathering will feature Kiptings at The WWE ALrama CH on Monday night.
A garbled OCR fragment discusses beauty and growth themes with unclear references. It mentions facial youth, cosmetics hints, and hypothetical routines, but many names and phrases are distorted, making precise facts uncertain. The piece reads like a sensational style fragment lacking concrete events or clear entities.
A fragmented diary style tale follows Joy and Teddy Peyton entwined in a dangerous pursuit across Italy. Clues point to kidnapping plots, a Rome–Genoa network, and discussions with the Questore as Joy seeks safety, answers, and collaboration with police to locate her missing companion.
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