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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Dec 02, 1930
Page
3
In a morning assembly labeled as a wage protest, local workers gathered to pressure authorities into addressing demands for higher pay. The event highlighted rising living costs and the need for sustained wage growth in the community.
The West Indians routed Victoria by an innings and 254 runs. The attack was led by Rainger who captured many wickets. Victoria’s batsmen failed against his pace and accuracy as the innings collapsed. A chaotic figures-filled report notes players and biases with limited clarity due to OCR.
An incident aboard the Hawkesbury Ferry led to a shooting as part of a disturbance. Passengers reported gunfire and a suspected injury, with medical staff attending at the scene. Details on suspects, motive, and the current status of the investigation were not immediately available.
Fragmentary OCR text covers a wide range of topics including petrol costs, American political references, energy debate, and economic notes with many garbled names and figures. The readable portions mention energy policy, costs, and international ties, but specifics are largely unreadable.
Five men appear in court facing charges as prosecutors outline the sequel in a local case. The defendants, named in court records, face multiple counts. The proceedings detail alleged actions and potential outcomes while a crowd gathers. The article documents the scene and identifies key figures and locations involved.
Fragments from a chaotic OCR page hint at a sensational murder story in Paris involving a jealous girl. Names, dates, and locales are garbled, but the lead conveys a planned act and strong emotional motive amid a chaotic narrative.
Messy OCR yields partial phrases about a bomb related incident in Sydney injuring multiple boys. Names, dates, and places are garbled. core idea references a dramatic event with injuries and a film or bottle motif, but specifics are unclear.
A local court refused bail in an armed robbery case involving multiple named suspects. The hearing noted the seriousness of the charges and the need to safeguard the public, with the court setting conditions for further proceedings.
Fragmentary speech explores shame about hands and rings as identity. The text references various names and places in a disjointed meditation on possession and appearance. It conveys a surreal, mythic vibe with elusive imagery of power and belonging.
In Sydney, a taxi driver faces remand amid a bank robbery investigation. Prosecutors say two accomplices, identified as Patrie Coushlast and Henry, were involved with the driver. Police continue questioning a third person at the central criminal court as the case unfolds.
Irregular report describes jockeys striking in protest after stewards impose actions on melee incident. Unclear details mention horseracing context and penalties, with fragmented references to locations and names. The piece notes restraint by authorities but lacks coherent event timeline or specific outcomes.
Fragmentary OCR report notes potential oil opportunities in Wellington and surrounding regions. Mentions Commonwealth government, West Australia, and New Zealand context, with limited readable details on dates, agencies, or outcomes.
Seafresh Products Ltd lists price per pound for bream flathead mullet blackfish and schnapper and 9d per pound for deep sea fish. Lobsters priced at 1/3 and 1/9. Oysters sold in shell at 1/3 per dozen and bottled at 1/6. Prime rabbits at 1/6 and 2 shillings each. Dressed poultry 1/6 per pound and new laid eggs 1/6 per dozen.
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