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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Dec 18, 1931
Page
3
Reports of civil disobedience in Calcutta and surrounding districts lead to bloodshed as villagers confront security forces. A raid by a government unit triggers fires and arrests, with attacks noted on homes and a hotel. Towns near the border face searches and raid aftermath as tensions rise.
Incomplete OCR fragment discusses women and societal roles with references to Ged ieee grave and a vo man pact. It mentions archbishop and possible grafting terms, but most specifics are obscured by damage. The readable portion hints at debates over women’s public functions and status.
A garbled OCR passage describes a drunken event, remarks on a broken collarbone, and references to witnesses and reactions. The text is incomplete with many nonsensical phrases, making specific facts, names, dates, or locations impossible to determine.
Fragmentary OCR notes describe a hotel setting with names and facilities. Mentions billiards laundry and a gate, with vague references to a location Wollongong and a golf link. No coherent event or date. details are garbled.
In Washington on Tuesday Republican reps Mr. Moktan and Mr. Lively attacked President Hoover over urging aid to Germany. Mills, Treasury Secretary, warned Congress that failing to rally the repayment would damage the government severely. The moratorium issue drew sharp partisan lines as Democrats pressed points of policy and responsibility.
Ottawa reports Premier Ban convened leading bankers to discuss stabilizing the Canadian dollar as the country plans a money market independent of New York. Measures cited include intergovernmental suspensions, foreign contributions, and a moratorium inquiry led by Finance officials and the Senate Finance Committee. The session featured officials from the Nation Ahiey Hank and Morgen Company, focusing on debt relief and domestic credit strategies.
Modern gold rush described as a rush of large quantities carried to America by air from Brussels and Antwerp. An insurance company offered a reduced rate to cover air transfers of gold while officials discuss the final disposition of the metal after the bank closing hours.
A fragmentary historical monologue traces Australian colonial figures and events, mentioning Harvey Lutherlaid and the Laycock era. The narrative laments lost records, describes a maple ceremony beneath a rising Australian sun, and reflects on efforts by the Royal Australian Historical Society to fund research while noting the fate of a community tied to a train tragedy in the Went of Gon’s acres.
A rough report notes a claim from Honora Forex of Guayaquil that she bears 27 children, with 18 alive. The story describes her as 47 years old, good looking, and in a modest home, as authorities examine how a large brood could be supported while facing economic concerns.
Fragmentary稿 text describes a woman nicknamed the lamp, linked to a Danish figure and a large motor-related event. The garbled OCR makes specific names and places unclear, but the piece centers on a titular woman and a noted Danish connection.
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