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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Dec 28, 1933

Page

3

Hapection Visitor Totals Noted In Building Report

A fragmentary OCR note records a visitor total at a building site with unclear details and names. The readable portion mentions the count and general context of the inspection.

Local Fragments Reflect Community Organizations

Fragmentary OCR text hints at clubs and organizations in a community page. Names and details are incomplete, leaving a partial view of local groups and events without full context.

Fragmented OCR yields incomplete historical note

Incomplete text from a historical newspaper page fragment shows scattered phrases and garbled names. The readable bits suggest mentions of hospitality, institutions, and place names but lack coherent events, dates, or clear subjects.

Inquest Opens Into Fatal Level Crossing Crash

At Komungla level crossing in Aoulburn an inquest into the death of Leslie Raymond 74 after a train hit his lorry last Friday heard an alleged admission that the gates were left open. Lawrence Brodie 17 testified the gatekeeper mother was relieved by her ROT OTT on the day. The inquest was adjourned.

Aoulburn Komungla Lawrence Brodie Wos Leslie Raymond Drodie Slse Young Tirole Ja

Flogging of Boy Beating Father Charged in Sydney Court

In Redfern Court Sydney on Wednesday John Karahana a labourer aged 46 was charged with unlawfully assaulting his son Raymond Karahana aged 46. Constable Winchester testified the child bore crosses and strap marks and a strep the defendant wore. The man admitted the acts and told police to keep out of it. He was released on a three month good behaviour recognizance and fined 22 shillings for indecent language.

Sydney Redfern Court John Karahana Raymond Karahana Winchester

Possible clue to identity in Murrumbidgee river body

The son of George McGrath, a hairer and bush worker, told police that the clothing on the body found in the Murrumbidgee River near Waena matched his father’s, who was expected home at Christmas but had not arrived.

Albuay Wernerday George McGrath Murrumbidgee Waena

Wagga Murders Police Examine Decomposed Body

In Wagga detectives spent hours inspecting a decomposed body found in the Murrumbidgee River yesterday. Doctors confirmed fatal head injuries, making murder likely. fingerprints could not be taken due to degraded skin.

Wagga Murrumbidgee Rive Sheerpee Sydney

Strange Animal Sighted Near Kialmuny Hintion

Melbourne reports recount a Biranee animal seen by c Robertson and his two sons at a gravel pit near Kialmuny Hintion. They describe a large dog like animal striped like a lifer, unlike any seen before, which disappeared into a rock tunnel.

Melbourne Wellnesday Tirisgolong C. Robertson Lrighton Beach Kialmuny

Reward Likely for Children Found Money in Church Yard

Found money in the yard of the Methodist Church at Canterbury is believed to be given to the church to hand to its mother. Two children from a poor family located the money and are expected to receive a suitable reward.

Eydney Canterbnry Las

Tattersalls Races at Carrington Stakes Highlights

A dense list of horses and entries for Tattersalls Races at Carrington Stakes on December 30 1934 includes High Boy Closing Time Holdfast Tom Mach Legislator Whittingham Bronze Rawk Burracootboo Jacko Autumn Wind and many other competing names. The card features wide fields with running times and betting indicators mentioned alongside horse names.

Tom Mach Whittingham Wista Lella Vale Eimily Rtuse Pooponaise High Wisdam Roden Gate Roman Spear Australia Twinkle Paeyon

Canberra Publication Note by Federal Capital Press

Printed and published by C a Shakespeare for the Federal Capital Press of Australia Ltd at the company registered office in Ainslie Canberra.

C. A. Shakespeare Federal Capital Press of Australia, Ltd Ainslie Canberra

Legend of Forty Footsteps Remains in Bloomsbury

Fragmentary notes describe the Forty Footsteps legend in London’s Bloomsbury area, recounting two brothers vying for a woman and a patricidal tale. The northeast end of Upper Montague Street is said to mark the site, though many readers doubt its precise location.

London Bloomsbury Upper Montague Street Wiiher

Government to aid pig farmers with advances for pure bred boars

The Agriculture Minister announced a government fund of £6,000 to assist pig farmers in purchasing pure bred boars to improve stock quality. Advances up to £5 5s per boar may apply, with possible higher price boars under conditions, and a maximum of two boars per applicant. Repayments are quarterly over two years at 4 percent interest.

Bydney

Theft of Foundation Stone at Swinton Demolition

Alfred Bheward, a labourer, was fined 208. on a charge of stealing a foundation stone and coins during the demolition of the old Swinton industrial school. He and another man found the stone with a metal plate worth about £10. the other man took a few coins as souvenirs while Sheward kept the plate and stone. Swinton Council had asked for the plate to be preserved for sentimental reasons.

Alfred Bheward Manchester Swinton Sheward

State moves to exclude plant and machinery from valuations

The State Government will introduce amending legislation early next year to exclude removable plant and machinery fixtures from improved capital valuations for raising purposes. The Premier said the changes will affect the Valuation of Land Act the City Corporation Act and the Local Government Act.

Sydney

Drowning Fatality Report From Gravesend Pool

In Gravesend a man named Leonard Wells 1 percent drowned after being washed into a deep pool while bathing to aid his brother who was seized by cramp. The brother reached safety unaided.

Varialda Leonard Gravesend

Maintaining Good Health Through Each Season

The article stresses the constant need to stay healthy regardless of season or epidemics. It claims healthy people resist illness better and highlights Dr. Morse's Indian Root Fills as ideal for keeping bowels regular, liver function, and digestion balanced.

Morse

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