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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Jan 06, 1928
Page
12
A chaotic OCR mash recounts wartime era topics with references to the Capitol, Marines, media, and a scattered panorama of personalities. Names like Mary Astor and others drift through a sprawling, disjointed narrative about politics, war reports, and cultural figures.
Officials report sustained demand for wool across markets, with Australian and German trade influencing prices. German imports and Japanese mill activity shape the season, while British manufacturers adjust strategies as inquiries persist. Strong consumption and limited supplies fuel ongoing price strength.
Fragmented text shows a dispute between local government bodies in Queanbeyan over aid requests. Names and specifics are obscured, but the torn copy hints at a municipal power struggle affecting funding or support for city projects. The piece mentions streets, council actions, and departmental involvement without clear outcomes.
Federal Capital Commission invites purchase and removal of old buildings at the Outwall Sewer House and Westridge Sewer Mess. Details available at the Controller of Offices Canberra. Envelopes endorsed and returned by noon Monday January 19s. Highest or any offer not accepted if not received.
A 1927 notice informs motorists that licensed private vehicles from outside New South Wales with two official number plates may pass freely into New South Wales. Commercial vehicles must still comply with local traffic rules. The advisory, issued in December 1927, comes from the Ministerial Commission secretary.
Health officials clash over 6 inspections on fuels in Alunacipelity. Westel to appoint a qualified health inspector. Council seeks clarity from the Director of Public Health and discusses recalls, led by Mayor T. Patldady and Town Clerk T. J. Murray, amid concerns over public safety duties.
Applications for lease of Bobie Farm at Canberra addressed to the Secretary Federal Capital Commission. Closing Monday the 28th January 1928. Competent lessees to establish under the authority. The successful lessee to have the right to disposal of refuse from the medical capital contenteston. Details on application.
Every convenience, near Jue Ay Mies BL Hewes, Manuka, opposite Dieture Theatre. Reading OCR fragment states available lodging with amenities in Manuka area near a theatre, listing likely proprietor Hewes.
Tender notices issued for stained panels at Vibe Centre with references and date 22 January. General Manager J Fuseleem provided the details.
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