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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Dec 22, 1927
Page
12
Government ministers meet amid confusion over rainfall and power shortages. Officials from multiple agencies discuss policy responses, sanitation, and relief measures as Citizen groups demand rapid action and clear timelines.
A garbled report notes the Empire Exhibition proceeding amid police comments on public safety and a government response. Neighbors discuss event timing and local impact while authorities review preparations.
A whimsical tale describes a birthday celebration for Old King Cole with children visiting the fairy tale realm. They attend a feast, were invited by a kindly old man, and later return home after a magical party scene and merry activities.
Fragmentary verse reflecting on time memory and vision. The text discusses old days and changing scenes as a warning that past hopes fade and present actions shape the future. Ambiguous references to a toll of time and a postponed journey appear throughout.
A garbled OCR page presents a string of Christmas riddles and wordplay questions. Phrases mention slow travel, weather, clouds, planes, and domestic architecture, with many errors and unreadable segments. The fragmentary text also includes stray lines about a cheerful joint for Christmas and a joke about employment.
A fragmented guide to tricks and illusions for fathers and readers, describing methods using everyday items like pennies, hairpins, and simple props. It details steps for several stage pranks and sleights, including coin tricks and a pocket illusion, with cautions on performance visuals.
A garbled OCR passage depicts teachers pupils and a preacher amid disjointed dialogue about parts of speech, labor, and religious instruction. Named figures include a teacher and a minister as the scene veers through fragmented quotes and inconsistent voices.
A draft overview discusses film education at Moton Picture University focusing on director training and production practices. It covers curriculum aims including architecture, fine arts, literature, and film criticism, with emphasis on practical placement in studios and broadcasting plants. The piece notes coordination with the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences and mentions figures like Doctor von Kelme and Guttherd in shaping the program.
A garbled report discusses arguments over repeal of federal measures and states rights in a legislative context. It references potential shifts in public policy, tax or social programs, and the balance of authority between national and state governments, with focus on constitutional questions and national funding.
Three trains collided in a busy stretch near Swanbourne Arends town. Stock carriages derailed from a freight train while another passenger train suffered damage. One railway employee is reported injured as crews work to clear wreckage and assess damages.
The Yarrowlureia Shire Council president Mr T J Kelly said he would interview the Nis West Main Howl Door in January regarding a monetary matter linked to a proposed road project on the Brindabella Tumut Road. The text indicates a deceased person and unclear details.
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