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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Dec 18, 1931
Page
2
An OCR fragment from The Canberra Times shows a prepaid subscription text and local agent listings for Canberra and surrounding areas. Names of agents include Harris and Co, J. Dunne, McFarlane, and Quesn Bepon, with references to Queanbeyan and nearby towns. The snippet requests readers to contact circulation offices for morning delivery details.
Confused notes recount a rectorium dispute in Kent over a curate, with references to Rev. and local figures resisting publicity. Names and roles are unclear as text fragment discusses objections to publicity and a council or committee debate without coherent details.
Fragmented will text describes Tandy Slade widow Aduettal Bird Warren Blade and Tonbridge resident Mr Gandhi's influence. Provisions appear redirected to Mrs Vernon amid vague requests and old family tensions. The handwriting shows incoherence and possible codicils or inattentive drafting.
Fragmented OCR weather notes list temperatures rainfall and monthly totals for Queanbeyan and nearby areas. Includes daily highs and lows, rainfall figures, and month identifiers with unclear dates and units.
The noon yesterday general forecast describes cloudy skies in New South Wales and mixed conditions in other regions. It notes warmer trends in Canberra and warm to hot in parts of South Australia with northeasterly winds, plus unsettled seas off certain coasts and scattered snow chances in southern areas.
Rainfall figures listed for South Wales and multiple Australian states show varying totals. Entries include Delawite 7, Thea 29, Rallickaure 14, Nimenitaber 28, Newcastie 4b, Konetusie 14, Cook 8, Cate 14, Higelnda 4, Cardwell 6, Tanmania 4, Donnymaok 7, Crass raph 10, Nyubing 1, Wadblog 3, Henmark 16, Nurembra 1, Kojonup 16, Kondinin 2, Raventhbare 8, Ongeruy 24, Salman Quma 10.
The Rev De Walker departs for Ryde and Canberra duties shift as Myra Hicks plans to move to Melbourne for customs work. The staff present a gold mounted pencil a mark of steam to Mr Abbott and Thelma Southwell advances in music studies while Miss Southwell of Fernhill, Canberra, prepares for new opportunities in London.
The Canberra Times reports Eden Monaro voters face a two fold choice between Labour and the Opposition with a primary split between United Australia Party and United Country Party. It analyzes the Brice Page and Seullin governments, the Premiers plan and economic policy, and profiles Mr Perkins and Mr Christian as key candidates in a contentious electoral contest.
Mr Bavin pledges a message to New South Wales urging a path to new prosperity. He warns that repudiation polices threaten democracy and health of the people and calls for principled leadership. He asserts a future where wealth and employment rise under Commonwealth leadership and a secure nation.
Fragmentary text shows a Labour Party appeal urging voters to support Labour candidates. The message mentions arbitration, banking interests, and calls for action at the polls on Saturday. Names and clear dates are unclear due to damaged OCR.
A muddled report from Sydney describes an inquiry into flour bakerrejected evidence and alleged payments. Officials and witnesses name Master Loker Richmond and other parties as the inquiry moves toward adjournment. The scene mentions Mune Makers and associated petitions with no clear conclusion.
A garbled report notes Pola Negri involved in a serious emergency operation in Santa Monica. Details are unclear due to damaged text but indicate an initiated obstruction response and medical or security actions taking place. No precise dates, locations, or outcomes are readable.
Sydney report on Mr Stevens warning of inflation and currency devaluation amid political tension. He urged policies to restore purchasing power, criticized government stance, and warned of risks to national economy and industry if currents persist.
A garbled report discusses Mr Lang's charge and the impact of private finance on government policy. It mentions Labor’s stance, opposition to monopolies, and alleged government actions affecting public work and the economy.
Five men retired from the jury as Walter Gouree Metha Wall, 28, faced charges in Sydney court over a cheque theft valued at 11,299 pounds 48 shillings 6 pence. The Crown alleged a fraudulent act against the Nova Nova Navigation Company, with the jury sent back for further deliberation under Judge White's direction.
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