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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Dec 11, 1936
Page
5
The text presents a garbled fragment mentioning a person’s actions and items like plaster and weed. It references an event or testimony but lacks coherent structure, names, dates, or places to identify a clear news item or outcome. Further readable context is needed to create a precise summary.
Fragmentary OCR yields a court recount of a brutal assault on a woman. Witnesses describe head injuries, possible weapon use, and debates over self inflicted harm versus external blow. Evidence references a bush, a doorway, and various locations in Auburn.
Officials report a brief but intense disturbance at a local facility. Police responded as emergency crews secured the scene and began a preliminary investigation into the cause and parties involved. No injuries reported at this time.
The Commonwealth Gazette reports the Civil Aviation Board plans to appoint a temporary commercial pilot with at least 1500 hours experience. The appointee will supervise aero club flying operations and transport services, with duties including examinations for licences and coordinating night and instrument flying. The package includes a weekly wage up to £18 0s 0d and a £195 commencement allowance.
Fragmentary text mentions Canberra and tomatoes in an ad style line. It references a cook and a place or brand but readability is limited. No clear date or full entities to describe a complete event or notice.
Sydney traders report uneven wool sales with some declines and erratic descriptions. Average prices across the week show weak activity, private sales contributing to the total while auction figures hint at cautious buyer interest and selective demand.
Reports indicate a new service station at Mamita near Manuka is set to commence early next year as part of broader development in the vicinity. The project involves a long frontage and planned structures with government coordination and potential road works on Canturry Avenue. Local residents and businesses await formal approvals and timelines.
A fragmented account describes Ashton Broe’s circus and zoo, noting a December event with a single show. It mentions a large, 44 ton creature and various acts, including daring feats and animal care, but the text is garbled and hard to follow.
Fragmented OCR text mentions a furniture business, a proprietor named Christo Bos, and a public notice style inquiry about terms and arrangements. The garbled content references wholesale items, a convening party, and potential local manufacturing or sales terms with unclear specifics.
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