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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Feb 08, 1929
Page
2
Fragmentary OCR text describes chaotic events and names, including packs of foxes burnt, a court sentence, and various scattered names and numbers. The passage is garbled, with inconsistent capitalization and missing context, making a coherent news item difficult to extract.
A fox from an engine fell with force onto the toe of Oxwall KeeKinon C17 during a Saturday morning at Joco. An apprentice was conveyed to Goulluen District Hospital but was not allowed to go home.
Veteran jockey Pratt Cockey and connections appealed a ruling from the last Orange races during Wirinia's run. After evidence was heard, the appeal was upheld at the Friday meeting of the W.D.R.A. Pratt defeated a well known veteran jockey from the West.
The annual general conference of the Country Women's Association will be held at David Jones' auditorium from April 12 inclusive. A reception for delegates will occur at the same venue on April 11 with an evening function on April 11. The annual meeting of the executive committee will be held at the Armboundarns on April 4.
During the Hiying Handicap at Connarble, jockey Dicky Williams riding Montonelle suffered a severe crash when his mount collided with another horse near the halfway mark. He was removed to the Connarmble Hospital with a badly fractured right leg and knee injuries, with possible amputation discussed.
Cowra council reports ongoing water supply trouble as the chlorinating plant failed and river levels drop due to winter. Members at the recent meeting warned of a reduced temporary supply and questioned the river bed conditions and safety of the water system.
A detailed report describes a record wheat load exceeding 22 tons carried in 27 bag lots, with a total wheat weight around 17 tons. The Springs BreakOut arouses landowners near Gilmore and Yellowin as authorities report fractured spring conditions and renewed railway route agitation affecting Yarrawonne to Havernake. The Railway Minister decision expected within weeks on the Ry river route deviation and clearance beyond the 12 mile peg.
A chaotic Monday afternoon meeting at the Govlaers Woollen Mill in Goulburn adjourned after a heated duel. Rharenoliers and Penenmey clashed on the company’s wind to sustain the report and adjournment. A committee was tasked to interpret the affairs of the company and present a report at the next adjourned meeting.
An inquiry into the death of an infant on Albert Street concluded nicotine poisoning from the child sucking on a cigarette. Coroner Ht Wilardoon Chick noted the cause as waxy residue and nicotine exposure. The ruling underscores dangers of cigarette remnants to children.
A fragmentary list from Wodonga records commodity prices and market movements. It cites cattle forward sales, dairy cattle forward bids, and various price points with references to vendors, vintages, and stock items, reflecting a local market digest with sporadic figures and names.
The report outlines government plans to reimpose a tax on indigo per week to fund endowments, with fears the endowment funds are nearly exhausted. It notes a possible postponement, the role of the State Government, and implications for the budget as parliamentary discussion looms. The piece also mentions related civic items, including a local charity picnic and community concerns about road and agricultural issues.
A garbled OCR note from Homebush stock sales in Sydney shows a chaotic market description with scattered figures and names like Benyy Pentmag and Gant har fay Ty. It references prices and quotations though many terms are unclear, leaving a fragmented snapshot of the sale and buyer activity.
A garbled item notes a council member retirement in Illinois with references to London, Weanutay, Waren Point and party ties. The text lists opposition, chair, and leadership changes, implying a political shift as the member departs, with unspecified dates and names due to transcription errors.
A Monday April 1 meeting and court session are announced with local officials and participants listed. The notice mentions Atuntee eiawaM, WH inerry, Mabe, Cad Heidi, Kinntor Bundy, Mareka4 and Kuster among those expected to attend.
Fragmented text references Albion Turk and agricultural tooling toward a repeal opaction. Mentions Wathe n or Qua with unclear context and a roll method. No clear event, date, or identifiable entities beyond generic terms.
A jumble of names and places from the Adelaide region notes a price dispute over tram fares and municipal budget pressures. The text references a mayor and other officials, signaling a contested rate proposal tied to urban transit costs and service in the central area.
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