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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Dec 30, 1932
Page
3
The article lists the year's top companies by capital and compares totals with the previous year. It notes Groves year’s capital, £271.00, and a capital figure of £99,800 for certain firms, highlighting major entrants and the prominence of specific enterprises like Theatres Corp Of Aue Ltd. within the sector.
Fragmented article describes a disturbance and railway plans near Newcastle. It notes a proposed shift to the water tension corridor, mentions tube ration work, and references local industries including wool and mining. unfamiliar terms obscure full meaning but indicate community impact and infrastructure changes.
Fragmentary OCR notes describe an engineer group from Baotele and Manutac opposing actions amid unclear context. Mentions endurance for End motare and a defense against damage claims, with references to theft of oil and jewelry and a town without rain. Names and precise details are garbled.
Queanbeyan correspondent reports a new system of food relief issuing at the Queanbeyan Police Hut. Attendance for the rerun of goods shows marked reductions in the number served with orders. Travellers and local residents were affected as changes shifted from waiting cloths to travel permits, with the new policy introduced Thursday.
The article describes mobile warehouses replacing fixed depots as traders adopt wagon-based storage. It notes firms converting vans and carriages into carrying units, placing them along roadways for easy Freight access and flexible material handling. The piece highlights Kerham as a manufacturer offering lent units for regional use.
An OCR filled, fragmentary report describes a radical rail travel plan in Britain. It notes streamlined trains, cheaper fares, and new locomotive models tested at a research facility near London, with emphasis on efficiency and modern carriages. The piece mentions collaboration among railway companies, projected cost savings, and a social shift toward leisure travel by youth.
The appointment of Charlo Mareld Fitch as rector of Stiffkey follows charges against a former cleric. Fitch, a Norfolk church figure, is noted as an author on local dialects and history, with a long lineage of church involvement. The report also mentions high costs tied to the day’s ecclesiastical affairs and ongoing financial considerations.
A memorial service at Westminster Abbey remembered Perence Milla and other Black soldiers of the Civil War era. The Improved Tecklevolent and Protective Order of Hake of the World planned wreaths, with Horence Mitte Memorial Society and wreaths at the tomb and cenotaph. A speaker, Hictan Hamilton, urged recognition of Black soldiers, and a special journey from Heatland preceded the evening rites in Oxford.
A fragmented remembrance note reflects on continuing dedication to loved ones and the creation of memorials. It praises tasteful Australian stone monuments and invites inspection of designs offered by the firm, noting contrasts with older prices.
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