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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Jan 16, 1937
Page
2
Fragmentary OCR notes mention names likely tied to a local obituary or notice. The readable bits indicate individuals tied to Montag Awdleomma and places or affiliations, but essential details such as dates, locations, or events are not present.
The text surveys dietary ideals and national differences, contrasting European and Australian eating habits with exotic foods from India and the East. It critiques reliance on imported meats and notes a tension between progress and traditional nourishment, mentioning imports, trade, and evolving food culture across continents.
Sydney and conference delegates clash as walkouts erupt over a proposed shorter working week. Officials publish statements condemning the action while two factions spar over methods and authority amid ongoing discussions of industrial reform.
Melbourne reports a campaign by mill owners and leaders to rally imperial cooperation for the Australian wool industry. Leaders claim the sector could be worth tens of millions and urged government and research support to maintain and extend market position, with plans for a five year push and industry funding.
A brief note reports an incident at Uno Real Quepe Pied te Cowra where a person named Personal sank. The event description is fragmentary with limited readable details.
The report notes local players and officials preparing for a cricket visit, with nominations and arrangements noted among clubs. Key figures from Albury, Wedenga, and Shoalhaven are listed as part of the roster, while organizational leaders discuss early logistics for the visit.
A chaotic report of a shield match recounts players such as Bhishank, Pritty, Gregg, and Rushbrooke. It describes a low, uneven pitch and a tense partnership where Gregory and Une display solid batting while Rushbrooke bowls sharply and keeps the ball down. The piece references Canberra, dates, and other players with scattered fragments, portraying a challenging contest and a crowded field of figures.
Fragmented OCR notes describe a Hobart match with England players and several named figures. Names appear garbled but references to England, Australia, and various bowlers and scorers are present, noting a struggle for form and key moments in the game.
Hearing notes reveal the Australian Radio Manufacturers Association opposing a patent application by Netroynia Australia Pty. Ltd. The Deputy Commissioner reserved judgment and a final ruling is expected within about two months. The case centers on a proposed wave signalling system and related equipment.
Reported dispatches indicate consent or consideration by Germany and Italy for intervention in Spain. Rumors mention Goering and Count Ciano securing support while Rome debates terms of aid and the potential for a wider conflict.
Fragmented OCR mentions government decrees, volunteers, and naval events. References to Paris London and a German air raid are unclear. Details are incomplete, with garbled phrases about passage, execution, and a rendezvous, lacking coherent structure or dates.
A fragmented OCR item discusses pharmacies and reflections on their role. Names, dates, and precise facts are unreadable, but the piece hints at pharmacy practices or opinions within a local setting. Further readable details are not available from the provided text.
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