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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Dec 22, 1928
Page
4
Fragmentary OCR shows a weather report and medical notices from Ruthledge Street area with references to a private hospital and various addresses. The text includes barometer readings, temperatures, and wind, plus scattered names and phrases about clinics and admissions.
The report highlights higher temperatures for the month with northerly winds. It warns of thunderstorms later as the pattern shifts and cooler air moves in, indicating a tendency toward unsettled weather in the latter part of the period.
The page lists rainfall totals by month and year for Teewing and CUEANBEYAN, noting a December total and referring to maximum and minimum temperatures. It references DAFA figures for the same period, with incomplete OCR gaps affecting month names and numbers.
Fragmented weather report notes clouds and warm to hot spells in the interior with light to moderate rain and thunderstorms along the north coast. Mentions unsettled conditions across central lands, with gusty winds and cooler outbreaks in southern areas.
Canberra announces general and lighting rates unchanged while water and sewerage charges are added, lifting total rates to one shilling in the pound. Comparisons with Orange Tamworth Wagga Wagga and Goulburn show higher unimproved capital values, though Canberra benefits from large parkland. Water meter option offered at 1 shilling per thousand gallons to prevent unfair charges. lighting rate questions about partial-year service remain unresolved.
Church listings show Holy Communion and morning services at St Peter's Ankeead, St Christopher's Vorrest, Maple Public School, and Alwalie Chapels. denominations include Church of England, Roman Catholic, and Presbyterian with varied times around 9 to 11 am across multiple parishes.
A distorted news fragment references London and New York events with unclear names and dates. It mentions a council, movement, and a New Year, but key details are illegible, leaving the main actions and authorities indiscernible.
An unreadable OCR fragment refers to a local matter involving persons and a capital city official, with unclear names and dates. The text hints at a legal or civic action but specifics are missing.
A garbled London fragment mentions a government loan, admission, and canal reform. It references a figure MyBelNOHET AL Catylly and a faction seeking payment, with a last name misspelled and unclear dates.
Fragmentary OCR text mentions a church event or service at 1 am, with names such as Rev B Thema Kington and Wendel, plus references to Water and a possible donation or stake. Text is garbled and partially illegible.
A fragmented report describes a German National Party proposal amid rising tensions. It mentions war guilt, Meiehstag concerns, and civil rights tone. Key figures and precise details are unclear, but the item signals legislative action affecting Germany’s postwar stance and living conditions.
Fragmented OCR text hints at a Rome church meeting about a cardinal appointment. Mentions Archbishop and Catholic observances, with unclear dates and places.
The Treasury recounts routine departmental movements with Mr HK McDonald leading the Tree sory and Mr McDonald and others mentioned in recent notes. Attorney-General 6 WG Kian appears in the department's records with references to Methournn and a death noted in the fruthier context.
fragmentary report notes a death by self harm at a state hospital in which a body was found with a cord around the neck. wording is garbled but indicates a suicide investigation and a verdict of some kind. unclear names and dates due to damaged text.
Melbourne report states Patterson agrees to no Davis Cup team next year. The article notes unrelated confusion about injuries and sanctions involving Australian and Iraqi interests, with a focus on future participation in upcoming cup matches.
Mina Lawley Merrrimwey and companion Mr Mittime of Sei reportedly evaded Woltor Rone at Five Doky srdony yesterday while pursuing a long saved peal coven treasure.
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