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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Dec 15, 1932
Page
4
Fragmentary OCR text describes a two day hearing with a jury of 12 and references to the Crown and Sovinann We 5. The content is garbled but suggests the case is ongoing with an expected decision after about a week. Names and places are unclear due to errors.
Fragmentary OCR notes report British political events with references to the Duke of York, the Prime Minister, and a forthcoming Commons debate. Unclear names and dates persist, but the tone suggests a cabinet crisis or cautious planning ahead of a parliamentary session.
In a congenial Canberra setting the Canberra Male Choir held its annual rehearsal night, with robust singing and solo numbers. President H. C. Green lauded the choir’s year of achievement and hinted at public concerts next year, noting limited previous opportunities due to sponsor constraints.
Sydney report says the hearing into the William Street hold-up of a local client continued at Quarter Hermona. Faui Grierson claims his alibi parking his car on Macquarie Street around 10 am the day of the incident. Constable Charlton notes Grierson’s car parked 10.18 am then booked after lunch, with defence corroboration and a witness statement from William Oates. The hearing adjourned.
A garbled YWCA notes page lists upcoming activities and social events. It mentions a birthday observance, a joint event with a cake, potential heated conditions for a heat, and social gatherings through February. Frequent misspellings obscure exact dates and names but indicate community activities and member attendance.
The Junior Legacy gymnasts under instructor Mr. P. Douglas performed with enthusiasm before senior members of the Canberra Legacy, receiving hearty applause. President Mr. H. Rebun praised the lineups of Martin, Stevens, and congratulated Allen Ate- Vowla and Will Feito for selection to Melbourne Christmas camp.
NSW Fire Brigade estimates set aside 492 pounds for Queanbeyan station maintenance. Main items include 25 pounds for supervision and instruction, 25 for volunteer payments, and 150 for property charges. Other districts show varied minor expenditures. totals include 1,724 pounds for Southern Tablelands and 216 pounds for County, with 168 for Brandwood.
The annual Lands Department report tabled in Parliament shows only 4 378 560 acres available for settlement in New South Wales. Most of this area is restricted to grazing, even when improved. During the year 331 426 acres became available for settlement. Payment overdue from settlers at June 30 totalled £2,687,408.
In Sydney on Wednesday the Supreme Court concluded a trial against Jute Kawatee operatic tauritonn. The jury returned a verdict valuing the claim at 174 to 33, with the exact nature of the contract dispute defined by the elmiar and 1M OVounnr details.
Fragmented text shows a person named Wharl Wengay and references Borland and architeet exams. The legibility is poor and essential details like dates actions or clear relationships are missing. The item reads like a private note rather than a public record.
An unclear public notice reports on an Elevate Licensing matter with references to amending rules and a sale being halted. The text mentions individuals and entities like Katy, Nem Chit, and NEEM Iyer, plus warning actions and a jammed sale under investigation, but precise details remain obscured.
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