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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Dec 02, 1927

Page

9

Glazed Inscriptions Stir Debate On Glozel Artifacts

Prominent scientists in Parla dispute whether the Glozel site near Viehy yields authentic prehistory or modern forgeries. Rene Dissaud and Solomon Teinach challenge claims of ancient scripts, while Reinach and others urge caution pending further analysis and dating.

Parla Architecton Ly BM Rene Dissaud Inemburof Camera ‘and Co M. Dussmud Aires Jenrnid Pal Academy of Clagstey Inscriptions Weadenissuon Solomon Teinach Ant Camila Julilen CoNige France Romin Périci Salomon Teinadh Academy of Classical Inscriptions and Literature Reinach Dulkin Itolént Iby Phoy Mfinufacturer Duseiyd

Grass Fires Threaten Canberra Grazing Property

The Canberra Fire Brigade answered three calls to grass fires across the district. A fire at the Commonwealth Bank premises in Civic Centre prompted a morning summons. Two tons of wood at Bastlake Barracks were damaged. No major damage or injuries reported as crews contained the outbreak before dawn.

Canberra Commonwealth ‘Bank Civic Centre Bastlake Srnss Norty Fr. Co. Ediington Canbermn

Sheep and cattle sale at Queanbeyan yard profits mix in brisk market

Wool, cattle and fat sheep yarded at Queanbeyan sale drew strong competition with 3000 sheep yarded and prices fluctuating. Fat wethers and lambs sold well, cattle yarding included two year old steers and bullocks with mixed returns, overall market judged steady with good clearance as consignments aimed for December entries.

Calttorpin Eeport Chedy Ayedal Quah Heyin Hammar -Al-Very Queanbesan

Sheep Sale Report Shows Broad Auction Demand and Price Uptick

Wheatley reports a national sheep sale with over 30 000 head, most sold at auction. Buyers showed strong demand as wethers and ewes fetched varied prices across ages and shorn states, with notable lots from Inverlochy, Raeburn, Cirranno, and others.

Wheatley Report Wera Yardel Tserida Wethers Raeburn Wellers T-Toah Cirranno Nova Yar

Auction Sales Of Building Materials And Properties

An auction offers a mix of construction items and real estate including a two story wooden building and brickworks. Items listed cover concrete mixer motors brickpressers pipe making machines and wood plus about 60000 bricks. properties include a new bridge and multiple blocks on Stormi Way Crawford Street and Mason subdivisions. The sale is scheduled for Wednesday December 1st at 2 30 pm at Moulyre Constructions Ltd premises.

Inpur Mok Woodgers & Clubthorne, Ltd Moulyre Constructions, Ltd Blandferdin Canberra Wyel Servonini uwsNo sMonard Stuyet Qirenriboyun Unatructons Bridk PoRhiforce Ofyien Stormiway Road Amil Hriek Kelling Hriek Inc

Relic Deception in France Sparks Fraud Inquiry

The paper reports a dealer in spurious documents claims ties to a hoax at Glozel France. He alleges an Englishman aided by a farmer produced fake prehistoric articles and forged relics to fool experts.

Glozel France America Ukem Rogers Hugan Ropers

Science of the Day on wing size and flight dynamics

The article discusses why small birds have milder wings relative to body weight than large birds. It cites Dr. H. Chis of the Smithsonian in Washington and Dr. Clare on wing area, momentum, and lift. Large birds need less effort to keep moving but have greater drag and stopping challenges.

Aerovieutics H. Chis Smithsonian Washington Dr. Clarks Jay Uber Tie Cround Atv Clare

The Mysterious Itsba and Its Hidden Power

An enigmatic account describes Itsba, a creature or force tied to spring and energy. The piece notes its incorporeal nature, unmatched descriptive power, and the alleged ability to harness a single ounce of pure midsh to move Maurejania around the world twice or thrice.

Ordi Huneorn Ehidowlig

Prehistoric Bones Found by Dredging Crew

Workmen dredging near Nancy France unearthed bones believed to be from a large extinct reptile. Dr Basel, a specialist in prehistoric remains, examined the finds and concludes they may be part of the skeleton of Brontosaurus.

Nancy Basel

Handley Page airs a new plane design advances flight

In a period article the Handley Page company is praised for innovative wing curves and automatic outboard wing projections aimed at improving aircraft stability and pilot control. It notes evolving safety equipment and suggests upcoming designs will render early contraptions obsolete as faster, safer planes emerge.

Annaliy- Parr Thotel Ale Hans Mildati Handley-Page Dha Wright Brothers Wphis Hove Handley Jonge Scien Life Re- Bourche Awithin Wright

Mutton Export Prospects Highlight Australia Trade

A historic note outlines Australia’s mutton export growth from the past seven years with figures of 6,734,000 quarters shaved, 15,499,000 sheep, and over 2,000,000 in valued exports. It warns population rise may strain supply within a decade unless live export of sheep and lambs is increased and irrigation improves yields.

Australia

Golf Associates Season Opens With Notable Winners

The 1927 golf season for Golf Associates began yesterday with many players attending competitions. Winners include Miss Wrnser and Lady Butters in driving and approaching events, Mrs. Dickenson in A Grade, Mrs. Rowse in MN Grade, and Mrs. Bruen donating trophies. The Canberra professional donation supported a second prize, with Aras Mannte securing the day's top score.

Associates Wis Uelpater Mes Dickenson Mra Rowse SM. Bruen Crowhiv Win

City Band Appeal and Biannual Meeting in Canberra

Canberra citizens forward donations as the city band faces management questions. Applications for exition of Bandmaster care are to be dealt with at the biannual meeting on December 1. The band has a busy schedule including Civic Concerts, a show at the powerhouse, a Governor General’s party, and the Aquatic Carnival on December 10.

Canberra Haldarsa Sundsiy Basthile

Worlds Highest Stagecoach Runs Over Alpine Passes

The article describes the expansion of mountain motor service across high Alpine passes. It notes the shift from army coaches to motorized wheels, with 184 heavy vehicles now used. The winter extension is anticipated to boost year round trade and attract global attention.

Swhas Tany Hegon

Unclear ancient text passes to contract era authorities

Fragmentary OCR fragment references a charter, leaders, and a purchase with mentions of Connell, Queen Evenheth, and Leicester, hinting at medieval rights transfer and religious or monastic elements. The garbled source preserves no clear event or date.

Voliss Ay ‘Connell Evenheth Ay Bart Af Leicester Wenlsigh

Cantidr selects squads for Queanbeyan and Canberra cricket teams

The report lists Cantidr and Queanbeyan players selected to represent the Qua hbiyan side with Muessrac Davison Movahy Moora and Ware among the names. It also notes a separate lineup to face Westlaley and a Canberra versus North Canberra fixture with multiple players named.

Mutch Qudambéyan YeWihite Loarnonraw Au'ternoon Alt Queanboyan Park Qucahbiyan Muessrac E.davison Movahy al JE

Bungendore Notes on Local Events and Proceedings

Readers learn of a December twenty boxing day race show and a charity minting event in Bungendore with social raffles. The report lists personalities such as MP Kiteher and W A Prebody and notes fund totals and a school exam organization among several community notices.

Coupe Ex Peck Meade Rank Kiteher Notte Shamoudi W. A

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