Plane shines in Mets airfield wind gap effort
A brief aerial event near the Mets field drew attention as the plane showed shine and effort amid gusty winds. No injuries were reported and officials noted no major damage.
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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Dec 19, 1928
Page
5
A brief aerial event near the Mets field drew attention as the plane showed shine and effort amid gusty winds. No injuries were reported and officials noted no major damage.
Canberra stores report full stocks and competitive prices for Christmas shoppers. Inspectors confirm readiness and service quality across principal shops. Residents are urged to complete purchases locally to support community businesses and maintain affordable prices next year.
A garbled OCR fragment mentions perfumes and sprays with scattered product names and brands. The text references fragrance items, cosmetics, and a daily box or powder, but many words are unclear or misread, leaving an incomplete catalog fragment with few identifiable facts.
A fragmented newspaper item describes holiday preparations at Hayes and Remsell's with references to misty windows, festive displays, and a Velvet delight for friends in veittown. It mentions seasonal items, gifts, and a retreat-like setting with windows and curtains, highlighting holiday cheer and genteel shopping.
A heavy Christmas shopping rush is expected on Friday evening at city shopping centers and retail districts. Observers note extended hours, with New Year Eve and New Year Day closures planned at some stores, while others anticipate sales and festive displays.
Fragmented OCR describes various toy models and themes likely from early 20th century imports. Mentions include Monkey, Huma, HV Makin, water pistols, canons, and a range of toy trains and tractor figures. Notes China market demand and evolving holiday displays.
Shoppers seek practical presents as many households list compact gadgets and home devices for Christmas. The page mixes product names, brands, and prices with scattered notes on popular items and gift ideas.
Tenders are invited for a range of works including reconstruction and strengthening in the hospital area, with specific attention to cordoning and site establishment. Interested parties must forward submissions by the specified deadline to the noted commission, with technical and financial proposals.
The readable fragment shows an ad for glassware at O K Sterts Clagorges Jewlwaye with references to a display and tarnished items. It mentions a time and location near a civil center and hints at a broad range of items including embroidered goods and silverware, with a distracted, garbled tone.
A damaged OCR fragment lists items for sale or purchase including kitchen units, walls, heaters, cupboards, laundry features and brickwork. Mentions prices, vendors, and delivery terms but is incomplete and unclear. Names such as Hartt and Weickmark appear amid garbled text.
Fragmentary text mentions Randwich Avenue and a morning event with unclear names. Likely a damaged notice or diary fragment referencing a person, a location, and unspecified actions. The legibility is too poor to extract concrete facts, dates, or outcomes.
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