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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Dec 28, 1932
Page
2
A fragmented publishing notice appears with scattered text about pricing and contact details. The legible elements reference Canberra and Commonwealth related terms, suggesting a classified style notice with incomplete lines and stray words.
Canberra residents were asked to hold their names and addresses for delivery of the Canberra Times tomorrow. The notice mentions special delivery arrangements and access near Murray Mereet and Queanbeyan areas, urging residents to be prepared for early distribution prior to other papers.
A fragmented weather report from Tuesday shows temperatures and conditions with several unreadable entries. The readable parts mention a forecast hour and a brief, unclear temperature reading alongside measurements that are difficult to interpret.
Canberra forecast notes Meatly fine and warm to hot and sultry at times with scattered thunder showers. Fresh to strong northerly winds ease briefly by a temporary cool southerly change on Wednesday.
A Canberra Times review describes 1932 in Commonwealth politics as turbulent and pivotal. It highlights the Ottawa Imperial Conference's economic policy, tariff reforms, and fiscal moves alongside domestic parliamentary strife, debt obligations, and calls for constitutional reform and reduced government waste into 1933.
A discussion on government spending for civil aviation outlines 1980 41 statistics from Australia and New Guinea. It highlights hours flown mileage and freight weight, noting improvements in remote areas, mail and medical transport, and emergency replacements. The piece argues the air services deliver substantial public value beyond mere post and telegraph figures.
An elephant in a road scene was identified by a trainer as the animal belonging to a person claiming identity. The bystander master and the crowd watched as a card and license checks failed to match the stranger, who insisted the elephant was his master’s property. The animal stood calmly, and the crowd awaited the master’s inspection with tense curiosity.
Readable segments describe the Skating Round the World event racing toward Angeles California with a prize near £1400. Details mention a youthful field and ongoing trials though text is fragmented and some names are unclear.
The article discusses royal gift etiquette involving King George and Queen Mary, detailing gifts sent to princes and nobles, the etiquette of accepting presents, and the complexities of Kong George’s staff handling delicate exchanges. It notes the burden on royal servants and courtiers in managing valued gifts and proper conduct.
A London to Hull journey tale highlights princely generosity by Mr Gwyn Lewis Jn as told to Mr TW Kearny, a wealth owner. The story recounts Kearny sharing money, returning notes, and a string of recipients receiving unrelated gifts. A wallet and a hotel incident reveal lavish but puzzling largesse and mischief. The narrative suggests a humorous arc of fortune and misfortune in transit.
NSW defeats Victoria by 130 runs after a dramatic test of patience and grit. Key figures include Me Kraewe and Mak who anchored for NSW while Victoria faltered in chasing large target. notable fielding and bowling moments shaped the innings and the final margin.
A fragmented wartime diary recounts Mead waiter named Satan, journeys through Mesopotamia, Hatduck tea, and stops at Greatham and Grantham. It mentions Kearns distributing money to men, references to Avignon, Hatford, and a Victoria match with players Woodfull O'Reilly Howell and McCabe, ending with scores and innings notes.
Fragmentary verse laments parliamentary adjournment with lines recalling past leaders and voices. The speaker’s chair is cited as the central image while names of politicians emerge faintly amid cryptic imagery of flies and webs. May day imagery closes the fragment.
Fragmentary OCR notes describe a muddled royal scene involving Abyssinia, Queen Victoria, a London zoo, and a king named George. It hints at a papery record of presents and requests, with uncertain references to a Lily and a poem. The text is garbled and lacks coherent event details.
Fragmentary OCR style note references the Mandated Territories and cabinet meetings about the Middle East and western region. mentions inspection tollawing and a 204 fall, with unclear names and dates.
A cornet player faced a magistrate in New Turk amid a dinuaning charge after a man was shot at a window. The defendant admitted the playing had a strong influence on the other, though he denied intending harm.
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