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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Dec 24, 1929
Page
2
The Queanbeyan fire brigade held its annual dinner at the Fire Station with a large turnout. Officials J. G. Harel and W. E. Richardson represented the Municipal Council and praised the brigade for its past twelve months duties amid civic reflections and holiday traffic context.
The Nimmitabel district reports a Thursday evening auction drawing many local friends. Mr Frazer hosted a varied program with readings and a song, while a crowd heard about municipal affairs and a district dance. Proceeds supported a local cause as wool prices fluctuated and shoppers noted calm markets.
Unclear OCR text reports charges of indecent language tied to a Kingston street incident dated December 21. Mentions suspects Pats Hlok Cassady and Deremiant with convictions and sentences. references to drink, public disturbance, and local avenues. Names and places appear fragmented and inconsistent.
Samuel Bray pleads not guilty to a disorderly conduct charge at Eyre Street Kingston before Mr J W Horrest. Constable Stanley says Bray was unsteady on his feet at arrest and slept nine hours afterward. Bray denies a charge to Constable Bailey and says he accompanied Sergeant Shepherd to obtain information about a motor registration.
Joseph Bennett faced a theft charge in Queanbeyan Court. The case recounts a postal worker finding a pay envelope on a journey from a camp, with the accused admitting discovery of funds and naming the owner. Dennett was found guilty and fined, with restitution ordered for the money.
A London publishing note outlines a book by Mr. Murray on banking history. It traces a bank’s origins in the early century near a city thoroughfare, highlighting famous partners and archival materials, including ledgers and correspondence.
The fragment notes wool skims, pelts, and hides trading details. It cites wool grades, fleece weight, and price ranges, with references to merchants and local buyers, including mentions of hides and rabbit skins, and fluctuating demand and prices.
A 20 year old, J Rushtom, appeared before FW Kortents 1M at the Luwanteyany tribunal. He faced insult-related accusations after a Saturday incident in the hotel bar. Found guilty and fined £3 with additional costs.
Patrick Ketia aged 60 faced a charge of using insulting words to Constable Greig on Memory Street in Qumanbeyan. He was found guilty and sentenced to four days hard labor.
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