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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Jan 15, 1931
Page
4
An archival Canberra Times publishing notice lists the proprietor and address details for The Federal Capital Territory newspaper. It references internal print and distribution information, with notes on early daily delivery and contact via the circulation manager. The fragment mentions multiple Canberra and region places and associated local businesses and staff.
Canberra weather bureau releases a monthly rainfall summary for the year. It lists totals for each month with comparisons to prior years and notes unusually high or low figures affecting water planning and agriculture.
Meteorological notes describe cloudy to partly cloudy skies across regions including Wales, Victoria, Tasmania, Western Australia and Queensland. Winds shift from west to north, with scattered showers and thunder in southern and southeastern areas, and generally cooler, unsettled conditions in the south with occasional rain.
A fragmented OCR style summary lists numerous place names and numbers including Byron Hey 20, Pine 28, Katarina 40, Diety Waters 8, Kapunde 4, Alicaton 9, Wallaroo f, Riverton A, Muckonain 11, Mittebaere, and Cairna 86 near Lake Sais. It reads like a local weather and score ledger with athletics and rainfall tallies across towns.
Murmurs indicate funeral services for a noted local figure from Hanbern at St. Dubs Church. The service will be followed by interment in the nearby cemetery.
Four Pamewent fy Wihtuty Az reports a maritime issue near Moan LVN TS and Worley, with Th ay Nile Tae noted as a key location in the damaged OCR fragment.
A fragmented record from Commonwealth Solar Observatory at Mount Stromlo lists mistyped terms and scrambled phrases. It appears to encode astronomical timings such as moonrise and sunset but yields no clear events, names, or dates.
Canberra forecast predicts cloudy start with scattered showers on the point, then clearing to fair conditions with moderate temperatures. Winds shift from south-west to south-east as the day progresses, yielding improving weather overall.
The article argues Scullin's return offers no magic cure for repression and urges realism. It quotes Lyons on difficult times, stresses need for prudent management, reduced government costs, and coordinated action. It notes high taxes, low product prices, widespread unemployment, and calls for courage and cooperation to rebuild Australia’s economy.
A fragmented report outlines an appreciation of a Canberra visit with references to ministers, figures, and meetings. It mentions figures such as Mr Binns and Chast, notes about Wellingtons, and vague civic events, reflecting a dated ceremonial tone and scattered names without coherent narrative.
London markets show varied exchange rates with attention on AMRATAMCR and related financial indicators. The report notes transfers, domestic prices, and the impact on local businesses amid fluctuating currency values and public announcements.
Fragmented notes from Melbourne crime coverage describe an inquest into a death with unclear names and vague circumstances. The text mentions a detained person, a party with two boys and six others, and unspecified sums and dates, all amid disjointed details and shifting locations.
There was no play today at the te tay omytes tonnis chenivel due to rain. The event from fe rarlowaly involved local figures and a postponed schedule for the day.
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