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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Jan 06, 1931
Page
3
West Indies test finish tainted by narrow loss in Sydney
Sparse crowd at the Sydney Cricket Ground watched Australia secure a four wicket victory over the West Indies after slim resistance from the visitors. Australia, led by Woodfull, relied on W Barrett and R Gr being steady as the innings wore on with Grimmett not bowling.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sydney
Indies
Australia
Bariie
Meatl
Woodfull
Tanman Grant
Moe
Parrow
Motane
Hrancin
Gidfield
Gidfield, m Ironmonger
Hentt
Woodtil
Ironmonger
Lang Will Not Alter RYDNEY Munday to Ereminr
Lang says no intention to alter the act and tax on estate remains 40 percent. Premier defends actions affecting bookmakers and public sentiment on wartime economy. Randwick racing scene cited with winnings of 41,000 pounds as New South Wales authorities push economic controls.
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Ereminr
Lang
Rusia
Wales
Laie
Ehele
Starting Price Problem
A fragmented note mentions AyDNiy and CHI Secretary with references to price betting and duties. It hints at actions by Showrowmy and Zonktuan to use their powers to sateuate revenue, with unclear context and names. The text is garbled OCR from a historical page, offering little verifiable detail.
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Aydniy
Lin
Unclear OCR List from Canberra School Records
Fragmented OCR text from Canberra area school records lists student names and marks across multiple subjects and grades. The readable items include names such as Richard Norman Chapman and Margaret Ellen Davin with various codes and scores, plus institution mentions like COOMA and INTERMEDIATE SCHOOLS, but many portions are garbled and unreadable.
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Tradpea
Rads
IGE School
Richard Norman Chapman
Margaret Ellen Davin
Frober
Durie
Violet Aorben
Alfred McChia
Arthur Meadow
Walls of Jericho Excavation Sparks New Theories
An archaeological expedition at Jericho near the ancient city site reports findings that challenge past ideas of the fall. Evidence suggests fire destruction and preserved inner walls, with bricks charred and stones cracked, while outer fortifications show extensive ruin.
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Hritinle Archaeotogira
Boijoven
Jeriche
Autotenh
Balheve
Joanu
Jericho
Une Eanl
Almunk
Enulire
Temptation
Luminous paints and luminous powders in wartime use
A fragment suggests luminous paints rely on radio active materials mixed with chemicals to create glow for military use. It mentions phosphor compounds and traces of elements like iron and manganese, noting secrecy and potential misuse in weapons or signaling devices.
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Braina
Walsh Allan
Alghte and Company
Ition Mint
Advantages of Storms in Ancient Weather Lore
In a fragmented text, explorers discuss how storms influence weather beliefs and natural processes. The piece mentions cathode rays and sapphires in relation to atmospheric phenomena, noting perceived scientific and mystical connections and the impact on everyday life and materials.
Sheffield Shield match report from Melbourne
Melbourne Monday reports a weather disrupted Sheffield Shield innings between Victoria and South Australia. Victoria stranded on 24% while South Australia posted 188 in their first innings, with Becket Richardson and Alexander among the bowlers prominent. Lonergan added a 100 plus stand, Hendry and Tolburn opened Victoria’s second innings as play continued into the final hours.
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Melbourne
Vetoria
South Australi
Australia
Richardson
Victoria
UG Machiates
Lonergan
Hendry
Tolburn
P'Baron
Burnett
Maurry
Minciele
Ryder
O Garton
Cricket Revival Plans After Holiday Break
The FA and cricket authorities announce a restart plan after a long interval. A committee will oversee practice resumption for all clubs. Northbourne Cricket Club members are advised to return to Northbourne Oval this term for sessions starting Wednesday.
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Cinba
Northpourne Cricket Club
Prac
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Tornmson
Indian Root Pills in Robbery Tale Recreation
Fragmentary OCR recalls a courtroom scene referencing Dr Mocsa Indian Root Pills and a bank robbery caper. Names and places are garbled but imply a sensational tale of alleged medicine driven misdeeds and crimes. The piece reads like a Victorian sensational brief with unclear specifics.
Fewer Licenses Renewed for Warwick Farm Bookmakers
Sixty nine bookmakers registered at Warwick Farm up to December 31 last have not renewed their licenses and remain waiting at Warwick Farm. Fifty bookmakers are still meeting at Someville today.
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Ayhney
Warwick Farm
Someville
Orange Club Suffers Dramatic Gate Decline
Fragmented OCR summary notes a sharp drop in attendance or revenue at an Orange Club event, referencing tax issues and a New Year meeting. Details are garbled but indicate a significant downturn compared with prior figures and mentions various misread numbers and dates.
Cowra Race Meet Abandoned Amid Tax Crisis
The Cowra racing club canceled the February cow course event due to financial strain linked to the Western tax and HOL schemes. A Christmas meet yielded modest bets of £40 and £70, reflecting tight funds and operational challenges.
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Cowra
Bayereen
Wottine
PLA
HE. Ree
Scratching list of services delayed for ATU meet
The following safeguarding services were delayed for the ATU meet including Challange Kiaken Grevalinr Cans waruk Gindich Pavilion Munlle Meet Aree Leemlat Aunivareary Maniica Sim Fash Wexnelan Paviliun and Spenemuy.
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Mae
He Atu
Radi — Challange
Kiaken
Grevalinr
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Gindich
Pavilion
Munlle
Aree
Leemlat
Sim Fash
Wexnelan
Paviliun
Spenemuy
Clovelly Raid Inquiry Drags Through Long Hearing
The inquiry scrutinizes alleged misconduct by Wilfred Mallally and others including Crawford and Ray in Clovelly. Witnesses testify about a five minute sighting, a ByDnit air raid, and a march toward the Community Atoptylok area. The panel examines connections to the defunct Worker Letinice Army and police movements on 10 air at the Andrews and Allen building.
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Noni
Wilfred
Crawford
Crown
Ray
Worker Letinice Army
Enthra Police Withoas
Andrews
Allen
Old Railway Relics and the Ban Rag Museum
The fragmentary report describes a York area railway relic collection forming a railway heritage gallery. It references locomotives, engine models, and displays tied to historic railway works and a proposed Ban Rag Museum site with notable engines and figures linked to the era.
Seafresh stamp controversy and counterfeit air stamps details
A fragmented report describes Seafresh Products Ltd and air stamps, noting warnings by officials and individuals including Alcock, Hrawh, and Pineda. It recounts overprinting by Newfoundland government and wrecked envelopes, with values around 25 to 1800, and mentions counterfeit and damaged stamps and related memorabilia.
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Atlamie Eers
Vos Alcock
Hrawh
Buwket
Boyd Ani de Pineda
Harmer
Cochin
Auwker
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Ian
Electric chair for flies described in crude trap invention
A fragment describes an early electric fly trap using a dextroying coil and a removable tray. The crude device channels Neerrla current through diagonally placed wires over an opening, claiming to kill insects without harming humans, though details are unclear.
Ants as Tire Fighters and Mysterious Observations
Fragmented text describes ants in an unusual defense behavior and hints at a study or opinion by an American parent or guardian. The readable parts reference ants moving, biting, and a chaotic scene near a plant or station, but details are unclear and fragmented.
Lonely and Lively Island Tale of Inland Trapper
A fragmented account describes a fur trapper on Lonely and Lively Island in the Aleutians and nearby inland inhabitants facing sudden land subsidence as the shoreline sinks. The scene captions a dramatic natural event with a local survivor witnessing the coast collapse and water encroaching.
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Gareli
Andrean
Uke
Lasland
Room En 35000 Pieces Exhibited in British Empire Week
A fragment reports 35000 pieces arranged in a large room for exhibition during the British Empire Week. Visitors from London and Hunn Ayres are noted along with plans for a substantial display, weight estimates, and the scale of packing and movement of items. The article mentions an 1008 place setup and a forthcoming building project.
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Hunn Ayres
Marawen
British Empire
Wehbitton
Byenaw
Strike at South Maitland as workers walk out
Report from South Maitland notes workers striking for the first time during German holidays with reports of management considering calling workers back and the train service disrupted as whistles signal a halt to work.
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Muitland
Amyshaneomon
Ammloyera
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Rokite Garden Graumones
Garden City Service
Denien
Colin
London Meat Tank Incident Quoted in Meats Ministry Report
Fragmentary OCR describes a daily meat measurement tank at a London ministry, referencing a paper test beneath a movie scene and an incident involving a man. It also notes a jail sentence for an unconnected past crime and a quoted remark by Marshal Joffre about dire conditions.
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