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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Dec 11, 1930
Page
4
Dated notice details a death with scattered names and relations from a Mexican family, noting a long illness and provider couple. The fragmentary text references Mr Cantera Pewter Yvonne Wearly and several surnames, with a formal professional notice label at the end. The legibility is incomplete, but the core event is a death notice with indicated survivors and affiliations.
The clipped weather item lists rainfall totals for Canberra and Queanbeyan for the current year to date. It names months like August December January February and September with placeholders for totals and dates, reflecting a routine monthly rainfall record.
Rainfall observations across New South Wales and surrounding areas list totals and locations such as Carcoar Byron Bay Clarence River Newcastle Jervis Bay and Western Australia including towns like Forth Nulbeshie Mabie and DawerinaR. The data captures multiple stations with varying millimeter amounts and a general pattern of scattered showers across the region.
Last week the Commonwealth Cash and Conversion Loan closes Monday December 15. Citizens urged to act quickly to support the nation and faith in Australia. Bonds may be applied for through banks, post offices, or share brokers with terms 2, 10, or 20 years at stated rates. Lyons acting treasurer calls for immediate bond purchases.
Forecast for Canberra calls for mostly fine conditions with some morning fog. Warmer daytime temperatures expected, with south east to west winds across the region.
Australians show weariness of party strife as the Common saith Government rejects the Opposition leader's offer of a non party council in the current crisis. The acting Prime Minister's Parliament statement sours the public view with excuses. Labour doubts sincerity while the Government risks lost opportunity and future reconsideration remains possible.
A messy OCR fragment cites Italian migrants policy and ministerial actions in a murky debate about bans and restrictions. It mentions a minister, a visit, and unclear figures, including a $628 amount and references to legal or bureaucratic steps, with little verifiable context.
Fragmentary text reports snow disrupting roads in England and affecting movements in several areas. Authorities advise caution as travel conditions worsen and drivers face delays. The garbled passages mention varied place names and times but lack complete details.
In a terse session the Main Roads Board discussed upcoming projects and budget priorities. The meeting touched on road maintenance, safety improvements, and scheduling for local and state routes amid staffing challenges. Officials outlined plans for faster repairs and updated traffic management along key corridors.
Reported incident describes a man attacked by a lioness during a nocturnal encounter in a populated area. Eyewitnesses say the assailant was seized and dragged, with onlookers alarmed as authorities respond to the unusual wildlife event.
The article outlines a confusing view of the federal budget, noting no alarming rise in the deficit while detailing a jumble of figures, entities, and terms. It references Treasury items, overdrafts, advances, and various financial terms with scattered mentions of brokers and payments.
A damaged OCR notice lists the mother of applicant Peery and a convoluted sequence of places and names. It mentions events Tuesday and locations across many towns with scattered details. The text includes terms like Permanent Praste Himpiniy and Melbourne Acagin, plus various place names and references to times and tasks, but lacks clear coherent facts.
A garbled OCR item references a promotional offer of a free gift worth £100 and mentions draws, eligibility, and deadlines. The text is poorly legible with many name fragments and mis-spellings, making specifics uncertain but indicating a marketing ploy tied to a local event or raffle.
A readable fragment from a public service union notice mentions a subscription and related administrative actions. It references organizations and individuals in unclear OCR form but notes a procedural step and possible dates. The readable portion emphasizes union membership matters and required actions for members.
A garbled Senate page story shows unclear references to leaders and votes, mentioning Truss and Poste amidst scattered names and phrases. The fragment suggests a political session with routine motions but lacks coherent details, leaving the main outcome and participants ambiguous.
Fragmentary OCR text references Queensland wheat growers and a rental or payment note. Names, dates, and clear facts are unreadable, leaving an unclear item about agricultural dealings without verifiable details.
Fragmentary OCR text references near million behind WA and heat in Wes Veith area with unclear names and locations. Core facts are illegible but indicate weather heat and regional context.
A garbled OCR page shows a flood of names, places, and phrases lacking clear narrative. The fragmentary text yields hints of people and events but no coherent story or verifiable details to anchor a full report.
Fragmented OCR text discusses wage policy and economic conditions. Mentions wage aspects, employment, and potential empire finance concepts. Contains garbled names and unclear references but signals debate over wage levels and economic strategy.
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