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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Dec 23, 1933
Page
2
Fragmentary notes from Canberra compare monthly rainfall and temperature data across several months. The text lists dates and figures such as December and February values, with inconsistencies likely from OCR. It references wind, rainfall, and average temperatures without clear final totals.
The Canberra Times notes seasonal efforts toward peace across continents. Europe shows harmony with Germany’s terms to end conflict with France and Britain and Italy pursuing lasting understanding on the Rhine. Asia and the Pacific move toward peace as tensions ease, while South America seeks understandings and Australia faces provocative talk.
A damaged OCR fragment reports Shield Cricket Melbournes contesting amid unsettled weather with references to NAW Victory and Molbodirny Ceipket. The readable parts indicate a match start and ongoing play despite conditions. Details on teams, places, and outcomes are unclear but cricket contest context remains.
Nominating dogs and heavy interest mark the Queanbeyan and District Sourcing Club opening meeting at the Shawground. Races include Maiden Starer divisions over 480 yards, eight hurdle events, and two Consolation Stakes for unplaced dogs. Public booths, wireless gear, and a Municipal Band are on site for Boxing Day events and a special Canberra-bound bus will run from Ainslie.
The national mail surge floods Canberra at the G.P.O. as personal letters and packages arrive from cities, prompting the Postmaster General to accelerate dispatches. Officials report higher than usual parcel volumes and a week of peak activity, with Canberra offices to close for holidays after local operations resume.
Fragmented OCR passage recounts schemes around coin production and gambling themes. It mentions royal mints, foreign orders, and late 19th to early 20th century intrigue about lottery-like systems, with refs to Germany France Guatemala and Monte Carlo. Names and precise events are garbled.
The Objects include purchasing live mines and mineral properties and the carrying on of mining activities with nominal capital 69 006 divided into 240 000 shares of 6 each. Directors listed include Urla Harwert Dralon Kathleen Moraow Mina Holter Mary Dunn Morenen Isabel Abbott Merbert Graflan Peal ten with addresses in Sydney and Mydnmy and Jamieton Street.
Friday drawing results list several syndicates and winners with numbers. Entries include Give it Num Syndicate Mrs Ataly Gadrae Redfern Incand and Pry Ht Syndicate Victoria Mirest King’s Crom. Third prize 74 784 Christe Eye. Other prizes 15 170. Names and addresses shown for participants.
Readers weigh in on a proposed Canberra city plan focusing on design, development, and the role of national institutions. The letter writers critique the balance between growth, public amenities, and government oversight, urging careful consideration of planning choices and funding.
The notice lists Canberra based students from Cahora University and University of Meroe who completed Bachelor of Commerce and related degrees. Names include A A. Thomon. P Mdm. Tatin. Peters. Thomas. Melenna. Whur. Ay Treear. J J Mckyant. Supplementary results and information available from the secretary.
Fragmented OCR text discusses restricted franchise and municipal section statements. It notes potential action in another part of the state and references dates and officials in a vague, non-specific way.
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