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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Dec 09, 1929
Page
2
Weather data outlines scattered showers and rain delays across areas including Canhorye with variable winds and cooler nights. Forecasts show higher rainfall totals for the coming week, along with notable temperature swings and strong winds, plus a summary of previous monthly rainfall to date.
A garbled historical account details incubation in a hatchery, referencing heat, temperature around 40 to 80 degrees, and the handling of ducklings. It describes stages of growth, care by workers, feeding, removal from nests, and transfer under warmth. The passage mentions heat generation, lighting, and the role of keepers in maintaining life until maturity.
The article discusses Canberra representation in Parliament and the Federal Capital Commission. It notes proposals to create or retain government appointees, contrasts elected third commissioners with nominees, and praises a recent appointment by Dr Alcorn. It highlights Canberra residents seeking a voice and possible shifts toward a more inclusive governing body.
A distorted list shows Cooma and Canberra players selected to represent Cooma WE Banipater GF Anti Levy Morrin Wo HL Tannsett and others including Dykes Hf Wvils A Cam ron Mt te Sinden He 16 Quedtug Regn and Jeff rey in a regional team draft with many garbled surnames and affiliations.
The readable fragments reference a person named hGa Le TH Aeayen and a Captain 3 in a Victorian style setting. Mentions of Mawieton Matintun, Divine Mervin, and a transport misprint appear amid a garbled report about a public hospital treen and a travel office in Alueliy Camber.
A long garbled excerpt appears to sketch a haphazard sermon or hymn from a rural church setting. It mentions gardens and fruit, biblical imagery, and scattered names, with numerous garbled phrases suggesting OCR corruption. The piece reads like a wandering, heavily corrupted religious litany rather than a coherent narrative.
The notice describes a Christmas mass service expected to draw a heavy crowd. It mentions dates and locations in formal tone, with emphasis on attendance and religious event scheduling.
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