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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Jan 24, 1931
Page
3
A fragmented report notes SERA PARTY opposition to the government and Liberal links amid an election context. It references funding strains, proposed policy shifts, and parliamentary dynamics affecting Labour and Liberal parties.
Fragmentary local note reports the portmaster’s consent for a telephone extension project. It mentions December 14 as a key date and outlines distribution of original lines across Western Australia South Australia Victoria and additional plans for Queensland. The text implies service expansion was anticipated soon.
A fragmented report describes a disturbance at the Pant Office where Detective Dimacek was struck while handling parcels. It mentions a parcel tossed down a chute and references a suspect action with unclear details and a statement that police do not plan further action at the moment.
A person entered a New York polyclinic hospital for treatment of an infection in the left hand that began from a small cut. The hand swelled and the infection spread up the arm, delaying normal function and prompting medical attention.
A fragmentary 19th century report notes 183 boys at Meraba Wharf involved in a disturbance. Two boys were hospitalized for injuries while others were said to return home. Mothers protested and blamed the adults for the incident. no separate strikes were observed and another event was anticipated at a later date.
Fragmentary OCR from a 19th century naval report shows Admiral Nelson relaying a private command to Jane, with mention of a dinner aboard the Fleet at Port F Day and a scene near a dim cabin. The text references Relogn and a captain connected to Nelson, but overall content is garbled and uncertain.
Canberra Bowling Club outlines teams for Monday York carnival with McKinnitydonoa Chariton Pranoia in the Championship Rink and Weatherston in the Championship Pair. A second auction of championship singing begins with rounds listing players Britany Holter Bryxon Guny Raward Whyte v Gray MIL v Price Melonaol Bmallhorn Waterman x Inner Notarta vy Bomerville and more. Canberra Club plans to start play in its new green at Korre oy Auturilay with matches to follow.
A French rugby incident led to a trial for a player charged with causing death of Michael Prdie during a match. The judge ordered a fine and remorse payment, with potential prison if convicted, as details of the case emerge from the remnant report.
A London report quotes Frederick Herry alleging that certain ships are dangerous death traps. The debate centers on reliability of Australian and Austrian models and the need for safer trade routing. Expert opinions differ on the claims and the supposed truth behind them.
A garbled, fragmentary text appears to reference scrapping and ledgers, mentioning Reoaking at Dorth and ale, with disrupted phrases about fate, a person named Cynhewa, and a mix of unclear events. The piece reads like a damaged column or transcription fragment with numerous misspellings and invented terms.
The fragmented text presents unclear references to Australian cinema and Canadian works, mentioning names like Heit Pho nov Wan haa and Mhatowraniies Avnet. It appears to mix production names, partnerships, and distribution notes without coherent details or dates. Further context is needed to identify specific films, people, or events.
In Paris near Versailles a woman’s tomb is opened by a magistrate after her niece from Italy seeks answers. Jewelry once thought missing is recovered from the coffin, including four rings and three dragelets valued at about £1,000, with charge placed in magistrate’s hands.
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