17 Feb 1930
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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Feb 17, 1930
Page
1
Police investigate a death linked to vendetta rumors amid tangled notes and unclear leads. Advance reports cite witnesses and disputed motives as investigators seek workable details in a case shadowed by confusion and fragmented statements.
Fragmentary report from Cairo mentions NZ airmen Kay and Piper and a sinking mystery. The text references an unknown motive, a discovery, and vague details about a murder investigation with names and places obscured by garble.
Unclear OCR text references a price rise and a large 40,000,000 sum, mentioning Leverton and Barn Canto in disrupted phrasing. The fragment suggests a market or economic note with named entities but lacks clear events or outcomes. Proceeding with cautious abstraction of the visible nouns and figures.
London reports a bleak press mood over naval conference progress while sources cite hope from M. Tardieu for a March 10 treaty. The Sunday Times questions Kellogg Pact credibility and warns of lacking enforcement machinery.
Fragmented OCR text describes tennis barriers and a national tournament, mentioning Amateurs and professionals, a potential reduction in restrictions, and a 1910s style debate over amateur status and national organizing bodies. Names and places are obscured by garbled text, but the piece hints at a landmark shift in tennis governance and competition.
A chaotic report of a shark incident near Melruune with casualties and frantic rescue attempts. Officials and witnesses describe a dangerous encounter as waves and confusion hinder timely aid. Investigators seek exact timing, location, and responsible factors for the tragedy.
Sydney Sunday report states the ALP executive refused to promise federal government action on a disputed policy. The meeting followed talks between Treasurer E G Theodore and the ALP executive, with ongoing criticism of government dictation. Theodore urged action as parliamentary control and wage dispute tensions continue, while ministers reiterate limits on government power over coal mines and arbitration outcomes.
The fragment describes wireless phone service in a jumble of names and places including Mahan and New York. It mentions a person or company joining a project and hints at a technical or regulatory context. The unreadable text obscures concrete facts and outcomes.
Fragmented OCR text describes a railway theft disruption with unclear names and places. It mentions an incident on railway premises and a disrupted act, with surrounding garbled phrases indicating a failed theft and investigation context. The readable parts point to a crime event on a railway site and an unsuccessful attempt.
Fragmentary report notes a taxi driver confessing to kidnapping amid garbled statements. The source mentions a suspect named with unclear spelling and suggests a trial or police involvement, but details are distorted and uncertain.
Four persons were injured when a car went over a bank near Wat Head. Eyewitnesses reported the vehicle left the roadway and struck nearby obstacles. Rescue teams responded to the scene and treated the injured at the roadside.
Fragmented OCR text references a tariff defense involving American commentary. The garbled lines mention constitutional terms, a windy tone, and place names that are unclear, with no concrete dates or identifiable events.
A driver died in hospital after a collision near Melbocant and Mitcham. Police report a head injury from the crash on Whitehorn Hod. Witnesses indicate a vehicle struck a stationary object. emergency services attended but the victim did not survive.
Fragmentary remarks discuss immigration policy and national identity. The speaker argues for limited intrusion by other countries and emphasizes self reliance. The text references a “finalization” and contrasts domestic concerns with international pressures.
The Cooma Court granted a wine license after a dispute over eviction and defaults. The license was granted to Cassell Wier Lid, owner of a farm or inn, following a case involving another party defaulting and eviction.
The article reports Canada refusing to assist in U S prohibition enforcement efforts. It cites Canadian official P Buler as minister of national something and notes diplomatic friction over cross border enforcement and policy. The piece mentions tensions with United States authorities and possible cooperative limits.
A garbled report describes a police action in Tibet where Gyulpa was rearrested after a short detention by a party of Tibetan police. The text mentions an apology and refers to a twelve month tenure, with unclear names and places.
Fragmentary report describes an abrupt end to a tribal revolt in Afghanistan as forces recaptured key towns. Names and places are unclear but indicate a power shift and resumed control by government or allied units.
Report from Calcutta notes a rare period of calm among frontier tribes in the North-West frontier region amid muted tensions. The piece references intertribal rubia and a noted reduction in cattle, marking an unusual lull in hostilities.
Fragmented OCR passage references Henry Ford New York and wartime themes. It hints at personal recollections, economic concerns, and public sentiment amid conflict, with unclear details and several garbled phrases. The piece seems to discuss aviation, industry, and societal impacts in a period of upheaval.
Lindrum shows form as lead from McConachy with a dominant display in early matches. Key scores include Lindrum reaching 1,000 at BP and McConachy posting substantial figures. The pair impressed with 81 percent yields and strong play, topping competitors in the period.
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