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A distorted OCR line questions a potential plan tied to business matters and a mate, mentioning ramen and a vague concern about the future. Context is unclear, with missing names and details.
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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Aug 30, 1939
Page
2
A distorted OCR line questions a potential plan tied to business matters and a mate, mentioning ramen and a vague concern about the future. Context is unclear, with missing names and details.
Canberra hosts a social programme with guests from Sydney Melbourne and Adelaide. A touring train arrives, a Reid Park match at 845, and multiple balls at Albert Hall and Kingston Hall. Officials, officers, and families attend charity events, with dances, a comedy act, and a band providing music.
Migration data shows Austrasia’s population rising by a total of 11,693 with 11,068 residents counted as born locally. British arrivals numbered 4, Austrians 3, Poles 1,401 and Yugoslaves 434, among others, as of the two months ending July.
Capital cities now have night flying aids and emergency beacons installed at intermediate police posts. The Civil Aviation Department prepared plans to light Ballarat Coolangatta and Ceduna aerodromes but completion depends on available funds.
An English tour by the Australian women's hockey team was canceled in Adelaide. The term of Mr S M Bruce, the High Commissioner, was extended by three years as the Admiralty administration advised, while London officials recalled the host nation.
Canberra's housing strain worsens as over 400 people await homes and public service staff face lodging limits. Hotel Canberra raises tariffs to deter tourism and permanent boarders while ministers’ staff demand rooms. Proprieties impose terms amid rising dissatisfaction signaling possible parliamentary inquiry.
An OCR fragment advertises Heenzo as a cough remedy claiming quick relief for chest throat and throat ailments. It touts mixing two concentrated bottles with water and includes bold sales pitch phrases and promotional language without clear medical claims.
The Canberra Eldeddod committee meets tomorrow at Mala Chee to discuss the main items on the program. It aims to improve arrangements for the event and foster public interest, hoping it will become a principal festival in Australia.
Labour unity faction in Sydney shows unrest as members of the Lang AJL.P. prepare to meet at Trades Hall to resist the Unity Conference decision. Reports say a breakaway tour movement may form, with some members voicing defiance and urging new alignment.
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