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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Jan 20, 1931
Page
3
Fragmented OCR notes describe January entries for a show or exhibition. Mentions of flowers, plants, and participants named with various tasks and dates appear amid garbled phrases. The text references a show at Acton and a public listing of entries, with some names and instructions unclear.
A distorted report notes parliamentary debate on labor policy. The discussion centers on employing all labor through a government examination system and implications for workers, with references to officials and party positions. The piece mentions changes proposed weeks earlier and aims to define government roles in labor employment.
In a Saturday session at the Central Court Cyra Kevinen age 16 and Jadomer faced charges for possessing a pistol and attempting to use it during a dispute at a Rowne. Witness Betanunt Wallace testified to the incident as the defendant was remanded for radical charges.
An evening in Canberra featured a Burns tribute with prominent guests including Captain McLend of Wellington. Prime Minister and others attended inviting Helen. attended by local figures Highton, Aedity, and Hurn Cid amidst the Canberra social scene.
The article lists mature golf players representing Gerrnbeyan and nearby clubs for a Crete Links match. Players include W. Moe, J. Moronen, Tarke, Hinckaman, Ralotambers, J. Byam, W. Orne, C. Hinekeman, and others. Selection hints at a forthcoming contest with Quean-MA.
Sunday dispatch reports Wes Banfield appealing to the British Labour Minister Mind Market Bondfield by telegram amid a strike impasse. Officials warn of nationwide impact if restraint fails while the Mae Hee company seeks a settlement and avoids broader damage.
The West Indies suffer another test defeat amid grim questions as Grimmett dominates with deadly bowling. Batting collapses, High weights of runs and injuries mark a chaotic match, with Australia’s Grimmett and team outplaying the hosts and taking a commanding lead.
The City Club will face Yass Te Moet City on Flenddem green to settle a local dispute. City representatives Wott Wallare TM Buakewpeare Pika Deu tindingee Spendelove Cos Aharwond Aubrey Muir and J Shakenponts Emotiency MoPonmtd are listed as team members.
A 1500 year old statue of a handsome young man with curly hair and a beard was unearthed during excavations in the Grotto of Sybil at Cumae near Naples. The statue, identified as a possible portrait of Claudius Marcellus, is a remarkable fifth century work likely depicting the Trojan hero Diomede.
A shopkeeper reports a patient with heart distress found relief using Moras's Indian Root Pills after trying Te remedies. The testimonial notes improved appetite and heart function after two bottles, with the patient returning promptly.
MELUOUANE Monday hearing records suggest a push for discontinuance amid the sugar embargo inquiry. The Renator Nie Hab Golhuteh advocated urgent action during the commtitution proceedings, outlining sections and arguments presented to the INQUIRY Commission and noting tensions over enforcement and pricing within the Western Namnee area. The record cites various stakeholders and viewpoints, highlighting economic impact concerns and calls for policy clarity.
A garbled OCR report outlines an automatic control system for trains described as foolproof. The fragment references safety measures, technical jargon, and mentions governments or agencies, with unclear events and dates. The piece hints at trials, public reaction, and questions over reliability and implementation.
A garbled OCR passage describes a family in terror in a park and menacing actions. The text mentions police or authorities, a tense confrontation, and references to tents, a Saturday scene, and a town setting with unclear names and events.
An OCR fragment describes a growing settlement near London with about 100000 inhabitants. It mentions local street names, parks, and civic developments including housing and market activity. The text references prosperity, public works, and a planned bank and builders activity in February.
New York dispatch describes a device by J. Rott tested at an unnamed laboratory. The contraption uses wave interference to dampen propeller noises, with a two pound weight and a 2 clay machine link. It promises to warn pilots of impending trouble by emitting a red light.
The Mayor of Calcutta was committed to amurel (Bengal) jail for disobeying orders and seeking to enter the Matdw ate district, with authorities prohibiting entry.
Rain spread from the slopes eastward over the central table and northern table lands. Heavy falls reported in Hastings and Hunter areas and along the river valleys from the coast to upland slopes. The week is forecast to bring light to moderate showers with isolated downpours.
Community members attended the service for the late Mr W B Woden former minister for Tamda Vreduy. The funeral was held at Bowl Junction Methodist Church with burial at Rookwood Cemetery.
A new seedling planting machine is described enabling rapid vegetation work. The device can plant thousands of seedlings per hour, moving along a furrow and depositing plants mechanically. The invention promises significant efficiency gains in vegetable culture and signals broader automation trends in farming.
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