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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Jan 01, 1929
Page
2
A fragmented publishing notice from The Canberra Times outlines prepaid subscription options and delivery regions across Canberra and surrounding areas. It mentions early daily delivery, private hospital details, and local services including transport and tours, reflecting a government and community newspaper focus.
An obscure historical note describes a magnet based operation and its dramatic effects on a scene. It mentions Xaraya and Contre na bigshed aw Kemet revved ob Wat iy howling and power. The text sketches a surreal sequence of elements and winds with a focus on magnetism and control.
The report lists thermometer readings and rainfall totals for the current year across regions including Queenbe yan and surrounding areas. It notes warm conditions in the north and forecasts varying rainfall with monthly totals for several months and dates, but the OCR text is fragmentary.
Fragmented OCR item lists erratic prices and bids for lumber and related commodities with numerous typos. It references names such as Mtoney Mordy Tinyers and Corwen KIA Combet, plus quoted rates like 13/1 and 47 with unclear units. The piece reads as an unreliable market bulletin lacking coherent details.
Fragmentary OCR text shows billiards related notes in England with references to Mortiant, Lemar, and a score or amount 6,901. The readable parts are unclear, but imply a summary of matches or standings with names and figures.
A fragment from an old advertisement piece urges readers to measure progress by daily goods and the ads in the Canberra Times. It highlights talcum, tooth brushes, and durable items as lasting worth and suggests ads guide choosing better products while saving money for future purchases.
The fragmentary Canberra Times text portrays a broad discussion of governance and policy, with references to government actions and civic concerns. It mentions observers and possible policy outcomes in a dense, newsprint style characteristic of an early 20th century Canberra report.
A year of intense political activity features major sessions, voiced concerns from multiple groups, and nationwide attention. Notable figures, parties, and policy discussions surface amid a charged atmosphere, signaling potential shifts in leadership and public policy.
In a garbled report many names and actions surface with scattered terms like rally, meet, Bobbie and Stows. The fragmentary text hints at an annual event or gathering with participants including Joe Tue and Kevin, but specifics, dates, and outcomes are unclear due to unreadable OCR.
Unclear OCR fragment describes a girl nearly drowned in a river. Details are partial with garbled names and dates. The readable elements imply a perilous incident with an attempted rescue or close call. No definitive identities or locations are clearly extractable from the damaged text.
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